“ To me, Patrick was, above all, a friend with whom I shared a deep bond. Whenever we met, we seldom spoke of work— instead, we shared reflections on life, bonded over our eccentric hobbies as collectors of peculiar things, and talked about our duty to give back to society. During my last visit to Singapore, Patrick suggested we meet at a quiet café, tucked away in an alley, far from the city’ s bustling streets. He had just finished the last leg of his treatment and looked in good shape. Only when he began to speak did I understand why he had chosen such a secluded spot— he knew he wouldn’ t be able to contain his emotions as he spoke of his illness; he didn’ t want to be seen in that fragile moment. Yet, even then, not once did he pity himself. His thoughts were only for his wife Marina and his daughters. He longed to step back from work, to savor the rest of his life with them. His last words still echo in my heart: Brother, this illness has taught me just one thing— there is nothing in life more precious than time spent with family. In him, Singapore has lost a legal luminary, and I have lost a dear friend.”— Sumant Batra, India
“ Patrick’ s contributions to the law and practice of insolvency and restructuring in Singapore and worldwide over 30 years of his career are truly indelible and enduring. Not only was he one of the most skilled and respected practitioners in the area, he dedicated much of his time, expertise and efforts towards building the community and the strong network of organisations and relationships we see around us today. I am absolutely privileged to have served alongside him in Rajah & Tann and to have been a beneficiary of his generous sharing, guidance and friendship.”— Lee Eng Beng, SC( Senior Partner, Chair, Rajah & Tann Asia), Singapore
“ Patrick was one of the first lawyers I worked with at the beginning of my Restructuring & Insolvency journey during the Asian Financial Crisis, and he fortuitously became an integral part of my professional life. Whether serving as our legal advisor or representing the opposing side, Patrick ' s exceptional legal acumen and commerciality consistently led us to win-win solutions. His ability to foster consensus allowed all parties to find common ground.
He carried himself with professionalism and integrity, always wearing a ready smile. Despite being a stalwart in the legal profession, Patrick remained unassuming and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Amidst his extremely heavy workload, he still made time to support our events, from the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year to simple team gatherings. Just this past April, when approached to extend his directorship in another insolvency organization, he graciously agreed, recognizing the importance of his contribution while laying the groundwork for a smooth transition.
Beyond work, Patrick was also a friend. Our conversations over the years often turned to reminiscing about significant cases, life, family, friendships, and his numerous hobbies. His untimely departure has left a deep void in the Singapore R & I community, and I, along with many others, will sadly miss his friendship and wise counsel. May you rest in peace, Pat.”— Angela Ee( Partner, Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy, Ernst & Young), Singapore
" Patrick Ang was more than a valued colleague— he was a dear friend and one of the first persons I sought out in Singapore when I would travel there for business. I always enjoyed spending time with him both on a personal and a professional level. His wisdom, warmth, and unwavering dedication to the restructuring practice generally, and the International Insolvency Institute in particular, left an indelible mark on all of us. He will be deeply missed."
— Debra Grassgreen( Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones), USA
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