Mr Ng, who joins from magic circle firm Linklaters, is recognised as one of the leading practitioners in his field in Europe. He joins the firm’s financial restructuring department as partner.

Gregory Petrick, Managing Partner of the firm’s London office and Head of its European and Asian restructuring practice commented: ‘Yushan’s experience, his reputation for innovation and extraordinary technical expertise will contribute to the team’s continued success and expansion.’

Outstanding lawyer

Richard Nevins, senior partner in Cadwalader London's financial restructuring department added: ‘Our group is now poised to become one of the elite restructuring and insolvency practices in Europe. Bringing on board an outstanding lawyer like Yushan Ng brings us closer to that goal.’

‘Cadwalader was the pioneer in developing a fund oriented creditor side practice in London,’ said Mr Ng. ‘I am looking forward to joining their excellent team in the very focused practice where I specialize.’