Madison Pacific is pleased to have been the feature of Debtwire’s recent publication (26 March 2025) as a pioneer of the independent trustee/agent roles, its positive impact to the debt markets particularly in default situations, and the industry recognition of Madison Pacific as reflected in its wins at the 2024 APLMA Awards. Excerpts of the article are included below. For the full article, please visit MADISON PACIFIC’S REVOLUTIONARY ROLE IN ASIA’s DEBT MARKETS – Madison Pacific Debtwire APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association) #dcm #trustee #agency Excerpt “Madison Pacific’s revolutionary role in Asia’s debt markets earns it APLMA awards You’d be a lucky credit investor or loan provider if, in all your career, you didn’t experience at least a few cases where a debtor had fallen into default. And if you are operating in idiosyncratic jurisdictions like China, Indonesia and India, you would know that the restructuring processes are often prolonged, complicated and contentious. It’s in these kinds of situations since at least the 1998 Asian financial crisis that bank lenders, bond investors and other types of credit investors have found that many, if not most, bond trustees and loan fiscal agencies don’t meet their needs. And with the rise of special situations lending and private credit in Asia Pacific, investors have found they have a need for independent agents who provide them with specialised fiscal and security services as well as help them address the risks they face in such transactions. Recognition of Madison Pacific’s revolutionary role in the Asian credit market has long been coming. “Up until only a few years ago, it (Madison Pacific) was the only fiscal or security agent that differentiated the way it did things,” said Mark Chadwick, a former head of FTI Consulting’s Southeast Asia insolvency-services practice in Singapore. “Until they came around, it would take six to 12 months simply to get an agent comfortable with the indemnity capable of being provided. Madison Pacific had a much better understanding of the risks that they faced, primarily as many of the key staff had previously worked at the coalface in legal practice or debt restructurings and understood the practical risks a lot better.” Madison Pacific was founded in 2010 — two years after the 2008 financial crises — in response to the market’s crying need for trustees and fiscal agents that could be relied on to be nimble, practical and commercial in stressed/distressed debt situations. And as special situation funds moved on from participating in bank-led primary loan deals during the 2003-2008 era to originating their own loan deals in the years that followed, they increasingly needed an agent that could not only provide them with administrative services but also help them address the inherent risks of the facilities they were underwriting…”
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Next week is approaching fast and look forward to meeting all our business partners during INSOL HK 2025.
INSOL Hong Kong Session - Geopolitics and industry disruption: what next for businesses and practitioners? A recent McKinsey survey of 900 global executives found that geopolitical instability, trade policy and political leadership tensions all led inflation as leading risks to economic growth. Similarly, more than 80 per cent of sovereign wealth funds and central banks cite geopolitics as the leading economic risk for both the short and long-term. At a time when the unpredictability of politics poses arguably the greatest risk to business since the Cold War, this panel will look to unpack what geopolitics and disruption means for industry practitioners. The panel will have a particular focus on: - US-China strategic competition, what this means for companies and economies caught in the middle; - Trump, Europe and the UK, will the “special relationship” survive the second Trump administration or will bilateral ties with European conservatives take priority; and - Future climate policy, has ESG and net zero run its course? Meet the panel Chair: Tim Wellington, Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia Sutat Chew, Teneo, Singapore Ricole Tan, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Singapore Dr. Merriden Varrall, KPMG, Australia The conference is now fully booked. You can find out more about the event here https://bit.ly/3DdYabG With thanks to our sponsors Main: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Kroll, Latham & Watkins, Mishcon de Reya LLP in association with Karas So LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Serica (a GLAS company) Reception Sponsors BDO, The Brattle Group App Sponsor AlixPartners Corporate Sponsors FTI Consulting, Madison Pacific Refreshment Break Sponsor Setia Law LLC, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Inclusive Places Archer & Greiner, P.C., Grant Thornton UK , KPMG, Mourant, South Square Breakfast Sponsors Brown Rudnick LLP, Perun Consultants Conference Supporters Baker McKenzie, Fulcrum Capital, Tanner De Witt Airline Partner Cathay Pacific Tourist Board Hong Kong Tourism Board #INSOLHongKong #Insolvency #Restructuring
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Madison Pacific was thrilled to sweep two of the prestigious APLMA awards of "Facility & Documentation Agent of the Year" and the inaugural “Independent Agency of the Year” for 2024 at this year's APLMA Syndicated Loan Market Awards held February 26th, 2025 in Hong Kong concurrent with the 2025 Global Loan Summit. The APLMA is the region's premier loan market association with all awards voted by their members e.g. banks, law firms, and funds, in recognition of the excellence and accomplishments demonstrated by participants in the Asia Pacific loan market throughout the year. We thank the unwavering professionalism and dedication of the Madison Pacific teams in Hong Kong, Singapore and London, the support of our fantastic clients and business partners, the APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association) and its high calibre members. #madisonpacific #aplma #loans #awards
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Madison Pacific is pleased to be a finalist for the "Facility & Documentation Agent of the Year" Award at this year's APLMA Syndicated Loan Market Awards to be held February 26th, 2025 in Hong Kong with the final round of voting on the night. The awards are in recognition of the excellence and accomplishments that participants in the Asia Pacific loan market have demonstrated throughout the year and takes place alongside the Global Loan Market Summit. We look forward to the evening with APLMA members and guests. #madisonpacific #aplma
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GOLD SPONSOR & CORPORATE SPONSOR @INSOL25 HONG KONG Madison Pacific is a proud Sponsor of INSOL Hong Kong 2025 in conjunction with IWIRC@INSOL 25, to be held 17 – 19 March 2025. As a Gold Sponsor of the INSOL Offshore Meeting 17 March 2024 we are pleased to support the Offshore program with co-chairs Julie Engwirda and Cosimo Borrelli. Madison Pacific is also excited as a Corporate Sponsor of INSOL Hong Kong 2025 18 – 19 March 2025, to cheer on main conference co-chairs Jacqueline Walsh and Ian Mann steering an enlightening, lively and interesting agenda. We look forward in welcoming to Hong Kong our global and local partners, and all conference participants. Home (insol.org); Offshore Home (insol.org); www.madisonpac.com
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Madison Pacific is proud to have assisted the Company and the Adhoc Group in this successful restructuring. It is always a pleasure to work with such experienced advisors. We are looking forward to working with the parties as the new debt instruments are implemented. #restructuring
Congratulations to our ad hoc committee clients on the successful restructuring of the US$200 million 7.99% senior notes issued by Knight Castle Investments Limited and guaranteed by Shandong Sanxing Group Company Ltd. The cross-practice and cross-border team was led by Asia restructuring head Daniel Margulies with counsels Dirk Behnsen and Yang Zhao. https://lnkd.in/ee8N66wf
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Charity Quiz night for the MadPac table thanks to #IWIRC
A big thank you to Holly Hamilton and Blake Atherton for hosting last night at the long awaited return of the IWIRC quiz. Along with Paul Quinn, Melissa T. and Edward Boyle we came a very respectable second place - time to get studying for next year's event!
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Congratulations on a great event and thanks to IPAS! Cassandra Ho #IPAS #insolvency #distressed #debt https://lnkd.in/gbcBBSKN
It was a great opportunity joining the panel for the “Plenary Session: Special Situations and Distressed Debt: Identifying Opportunities” at the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore (IPAS) 2024 Singapore Insolvency Conference held October 9-10, alongside Jin Low (Kroll), Billy Anugerah (SC Lowy) and the very able moderator Chin Seng Chew (Clifford Chance). As a conversation from different perspectives - an insolvency practitioner, private equity, legal counsel, and corporate trustee – the panel provided real time holistic views on trends and challenges in the distressed debt and special situations space across several jurisdictions, whilst highlighting the changing parameters when evaluating opportunities. Particularly useful was the shared transactional experience of the panel which also illustrated the different rationales applied to new investment and restructuring criteria. Thanks to IPAS in hosting a relevant and informative program and event!
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We are pleased that Holly has contributed her thoughts and experiences towards the future leaders within the Insolvency space. We certainly enjoyed the interview with the Honourable Madam Justice Linda amongst all the other key themes explored during that evening. #insol #career #leaders
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting on the INSOL International Future Leaders Panel alongside Paul Quinn, Tiffany Wong and Frederick Hui where we discussed career choices and work life balance. Some of the key themes included working out what is important to you, setting boundaries, always leaving doors open, building your network by putting yourself "out there"; but also working hard and earning your stripes. Im lucky to have a supportive workplace that allows me to do the juggle! A highlight of the evening was listening to Aisling Dwyer interview the Honourable Madam Justice Linda Chan, Court of First Instance of the High Court of Hong Kong SAR. The INSOL International Future Leaders Programme is a fantastic opportunity for budding practitioners who want to develop their career and global network. Thank you also to Kirkland & Ellis for hosting us.
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