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Yang Jason

Jason Yang

Partner at Virtus Law*

Jason is a maritime finance expert, guiding clients through complex vessel transactions and restructuring challenges.

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Awards and Recognition

"Jason is very on the ball."    

Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 - Up and Coming for Shipping

"Jason Yang is incredible."    

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 - Leading Partner in Shipping - Recommended Lawyer in Banking and Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency and Corporate and M&A

Biography

Language - English
Jurisdiction - Singapore

Jason Yang is a Partner at Virtus Law, renowned for his expertise in vessel finance, leasing, and corporate restructuring. He supports leading vessel finance banks, ship owners, and operators, providing strategic advice on complex financing and sale-leaseback transactions. His clients benefit from his deep understanding of Singapore law, particularly in asset recovery and enforcement strategies, ensuring they navigate financial challenges with confidence.

Jason’s practice extends to advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, and data protection, making him a versatile asset to his clients. His ability to offer clear, actionable guidance in restructuring and insolvency matters has made him a go-to advisor for major secured lenders, especially in high-profile cases like the Hin Leong Trading collapse.

Clients appreciate Jason’s ability to deliver results swiftly and efficiently, valuing his commercial acumen and pragmatic approach. His work with prominent names in the shipping and finance sectors underscores his reputation as a reliable guide in navigating the complexities of maritime finance and corporate law.

*Virtus Law LLP (T13LL0339K) and Stephenson Harwood LLP (T13LL0821C) are registered as a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore under the name Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance. Both firms are registered in Singapore under the Limited Liability Partnership Act (Chapter 163A) with limited liability. The term "partner" is used to refer to a member in one of the constituent law firms.

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