Weil partner Kathleen Aka has been named amongst The Growth Drivers in The A-List 2023-2024 by China Business Law Journal, which recognizes PRC and international lawyers in Greater China who are “stalwarts with rich practice experience and profound legal acumen” and “battle-tested and armed with acute insights.”

Based in Hong Kong, Kathleen leads Weil’s Asia Restructuring practice and has over 20 years of experience in restructuring and insolvency matters within the Asia-Pacific region. With diverse experience advising clients across the full gamut of distressed situations, Kathleen’s comprehensive skillset straddling both contentious and non-contentious work has been well recognized by clients. This honor is a testament to clients’ commendation of her ability to provide “absolutely top tier” and “sophisticated legal advice.”

The A-List is based on extensive research conducted by China Business Law Journal, and reflects the nominations received from thousands of in-house counsels and legal practitioners in China and globally, combined with the editorial team's extensive, collective experience in analyzing China’s legal market.