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Firms To Watch: Corporate and M&A: local firms

OC Queen Street welcomed Linda Cai from QED Law Corporation in January 2023, who has experience in handling the acquisition and divestment of companies, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital investments.
One of the boutique firms in Singapore to look out for’, Bih Li & Lee LLP’s corporate and commercial team is led by Aaron Kok, who has experience in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings, in addition to private equity and venture capital transactions.

Corporate and M&A: local firms in Singapore

Allen & Gledhill LLP

Housing the ‘deepest bench of reliable, technical and professional M&A practitioners’, Allen & Gledhill LLP continues to showcase its stellar experience in big-ticket transactions in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region. Lim Mei maintains a track record in landmark domestic and cross-border M&A, and jointly leads the practice alongside Christian Chin, who counts investment and commercial banks, corporates, private equity and sovereign funds among his key roster of clients. Prawiro Widjaja acts for corporates and private equity funds on M&A, with a particular focus on Indonesia, while Christopher Ong handles private and public takeovers, and Christopher Koh is praised as ‘highly technical and experienced in domestic M&A’. Other key contacts in the group include Lee Kee Yeng, Andrew Lim and Michelle Fum, who is commended as ‘highly personable, energetic and clear in her advice’.

Practice head(s):

Lim Mei; Christian Chin


Other key lawyers:

Prawiro Widjaja; Andrew Lim; Christopher Koh; Lee Kee Yeng; Christopher Ong; Michelle Fum


Testimonials

‘Christian Chin stands out as a commercial lawyer with good acumen and an ability to understand client’s needs and to address them very effectively, and willingness to be flexible with fee arrangements.’

‘Jonathan Lee is an effective lawyer who knows the market well.’

‘The firm has it all, breadth and depth, and exposure.’

‘A collaborative team, who are willing to go extra mile for clients.’

‘Deepest bench of reliable, technical and professional M&A practitioners.’

‘Christopher Koh is highly technical and experienced in domestic M&A. Always approachable and crystal clear in his advice.’

‘Michelle Fum is a rising star in Singapore M&A; highly personable, energetic and clear in her advice.’

‘The A&G team brings not only a client-first mindset, but also strong commercial acumen, which when combined with their strong technical knowledge makes a formidable combination.’

Work highlights


  • Advised Black Spade Acquisition Co on its business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd.
  • Acted in the privatisation of Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd. via a mandatory cash offer for all the shares in the Company at a valuation of around S$600 million.
  • Advising Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on the acquisition of approximately 86 per cent. of the ordinary shares in Eu Yan Sang International Ltd, and the pre-conditional mandatory general offer to acquire all of the ordinary shares in the Company other than the Sale Shares.

WongPartnership LLP

The team at WongPartnership LLP goes ‘above and beyond’ for its roster of clients on big-ticket domestic and cross-border transactions across the Asia Pacific region, China and the Middle East, including M&A, joint ventures, disposals and private equity deals. Andrew Ang showcases stellar expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, privatisations and private equity investments, and jointly leads the team alongside Chan Sing Yee, who, alongside Quak Fi Ling, is praised as ‘service-oriented and solution-driven’. Mark Choy acts for acquirers and targets in cross-border M&A, while Audrey Chng handles both public and private transactions, and Anna Tan ‘always rises to the challenge’. Other key contacts in the group include chairman and managing Ng Wai King, Low Kah KeongKyle Lee and recently promoted partner Rachel Tan.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Ang; Chan Sing Yee


Other key lawyers:

Quak Fi Ling; Mark Choy; Audrey Chng; Anna Tan; Ng Wai King; Low Kah Keong; Kyle Lee; Rachel Tan


Testimonials

‘Their willingness to go above and beyond in providing their services helps facilitating a smooth transaction.’

‘The WongPartnership M&A team is extremely responsive, knows the market and the law inside out, is commercial and able to provide solutions to complex issues. The WongPartnership team will go the extra mile to facilitate your transaction with a view to ensuring your interests are well-protected.’

‘Quak Fi Ling is always responsive, knows her stuff and has a keen eye for detail. She is commercial, able to pick things up very quickly and is always willing to patiently assist a client to achieve its end.’

‘Chan Sing Yee and Quak Fi Ling are both service-oriented and solution-driven, and they always go the extra mile.’

‘Audrey Chng and Rachel Tan react promptly to our queries and they demonstrate great teamwork.’

‘Anna Tan always provides sound advice, and good guidance. Responsive and always raising to the challenge.’

‘The team is distinguished by its deep expertise and unwavering commitment to client service. Their team is highly knowledgeable and always ready to engage in discussions, providing assistance beyond the immediate scope of work.’

‘Kyle Lee’s strategic vision and leadership are complemented by the unique strengths of his team members.’

Key clients

Keppel Corporation


UBS Group AG


Frasers Centrepoint Asset Management Ltd


Tower Capital


KKR & Co.


ESR Funds Management (S) Limited


Dymon Asia Private Equity


Olam Group Limited


Singapore Exchange Limited


Capitaland Ascendas REIT Management Ltd


Xora Innovation


Stonepeak Partners LLC


Eza Hill Properties Holdings Limited|JINGDONG Property, Inc.


65 Equity Partners


Eu Yan Sang International Ltd


Righteous Crane Holding Pte. Ltd.


Work highlights


  • Acted as the Singapore counsel to UBS Group AG with respect to its merger with Credit Suisse Group AG by way of a statutory merger under the Swiss Merger Act.
  • Acted as the Singapore counsel to CMA CGM in its proposed acquisition of 100% of Bolloré Logistics for an enterprise value of approximately €5 billion.
  • Acting for Great Eastern Holdings Limited (the “Offeree”) in relation to the voluntary unconditional general offer by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (the “Offeror”), for all the issued ordinary shares in the capital of the Offeree that are not owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror or its subsidiaries, for a total consideration of approximately S$1.4 billion.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow showcases demonstrable experience in handling big-ticket domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, in addition corporate reorganisations and restructurings. Shirin Tang, who joined from Morrison Foerster (Singapore) in September 2024, jointly leads the team alongside Boo Bee Chun acts for both buyers and sellers across the healthcare, energy, mining, industrial and technology sectors, while Min-Tze Lean advises on M&A and joint ventures, in addition to corporate advisory and compliance mandates. Praised as ‘knowledgeable and commercial’, Andrew Martin stands out for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional M&A and joint ventures, including acquisition integration and restructuring. Other key contacts in the group include Xiao Hui Ting, who acts for corporates and private equity houses across the healthcare, real estate, consumer and technology industries, Sharon Foo and Theodore Heng.

Practice head(s):

Shirin Tang; Bee Chun Boo


Other key lawyers:

Min-Tze Lean; Andrew Martin; Xiao Hui Ting; Sharon Foo; Theodore Heng; Mark Tan


Testimonials

‘Timely and responsive support.’

‘Min-Tze Lean and Mark Tan are both very responsive.’

‘Xiao Hui Ting and her team provide insightful and detailed advice. They take a very meticulous and comprehensive approach in deals, organising multiple complex issues and ensuring that all risk areas are well covered.

‘Andrew Martin is knowledgable and commercial.’

‘Great availability of experts for M&A.’

‘Andrew Martin and Theodore Heng are hands-on lawyers with strong communication skills. They are efficient in their work and good advocates for their clients.’

‘The Baker Mckenzie practice is highly proficient in corporate transactions. Their lawyers have strong technical expertise in structuring and managing complex transactions. They are also able to easily draw on its wide network of lawyers across different jurisdictions to provide seamless advice in cross-border transactions.’

‘Baker Mckenzie gives practical and insightful advice in structuring complex cross-border transactions.’

Key clients

Acciona Energia Global


Electricity Generating Public Company Limited


Evercore Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.


ExxonMobil Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Daiwa House Co., Ltd.


Dupont de Nemours Inc


Johnson & Johnson


Novartis Pharma AG


VMS Asset Management Limited


UOB Venture Management Private Limited


Wilbur-Ellis Holdings Inc.


Work highlights


  • Advised VMS Asset Management Limited (VMS) on the equity and debt restructuring of its integrated resort project in Vietnam.
  • Represented the Tessa Group in the winding down of its operations in Singapore and the US.
  • Represented Cornes Singapore Holdings in the sale of the Voyager Worldwide group to a strategic buyer NAVTOR AS.

Rajah & Tann Asia

The team at Rajah & Tann Asia ‘exemplifies professionalism and consistently delivers a high-quality service’ to its roster of public and private companies, private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Noted for her expertise in public M&A and takeover deals, Sandy Foo jointly leads the practice alongside Terence Quek and Tracy-Anne Ang, who provides ‘high quality and practical advice’ to MNCs, start-ups, SMEs, private equity investors and venture capital funds. Evelyn Wee and Favian Tan are commended for ‘their exceptional skills in navigating complex transactions with precision and insight’, while Lim Wee Hann maintains a track record in private M&A. Praised as ‘calm and clear minded’, Loh Chun Kiat is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Sandy Foo; Tracy-Anne Ang; Terence Quek


Other key lawyers:

Evelyn Wee; Favian Tan; Lim Wee Hann; Loh Chun Kiat; Chia Kim Huat; Danny Lim


Testimonials

‘The best M&A team in Singapore.’

‘Tracy-Anne Ang provides high quality and practical advice.’

‘R&T’s corporate and M&A team holds deep and solid knowledge in corporate law and can combine their knowledge with in-depth industry experience to act for client. The team are of high quality, approachable and professional.’

‘Evelyn Wee is always able to offer constructive and helpful solutions. With her deep experience and commercial, solution-focused skill set, she offers clients peace of mind.’

‘Sandy Foo is able to decipher situations down into the key critical issues and recommend pathways/solutions which work for both sides in order to progress a transaction. Her deep involvement in transactions is always critical in getting tricky deals across the line.’

‘The team exemplifies professionalism and consistently delivers high-quality service. They offer not just legal expertise but also practical commercial solutions.’

‘Evelyn Wee and Favian Tan both deserve praise for their exceptional skills in navigating complex transactions with precision and insight. They consistently deliver strategic advice and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring successful outcomes for our projects.’

‘Low Chun Kiat is very calm and clear minded. When challenged by the other side’s lawyers, he stood his ground in an amicable way.’

Key clients

VinFast Auto Ltd.


Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited


Baluran Limited


Duchess Avenue Pte. Ltd.


Link Real Estate Investment Trust


The Coca-Cola Company


Kirin Holdings Company, Limited


Aermont Capital Group SCSp


17LIVE Inc.


DigiAsia Bios Pte. Ltd.


Midtown Properties Pte. Ltd.


Grand Apex Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Straits Apex Group Sdn. Bhd.


Gaw Capital Partners


EDB Investments Pte Ltd


Commonwealth Capital Pte. Ltd. and Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics Pte. Ltd.


ISQ GMF Asia Infrastructure Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Hsteel Pte. Ltd.


Sentinel One, Inc.


Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VIII LIM


Marubeni Growth Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.


Extra Space Singapore Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Sinochem International (Overseas) Pte. Ltd.


IMCD N.V.


SPH Media Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte. Ltd.


IQ-EQ


Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd.


Dhu Holding Pte. Ltd.


BRC Asia Limited


9R Limited


Ohmyhome Ltd.


HG Metal Manufacturing Limited


PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd and PSA Marine Americas (Pte) Ltd


Marubeni Growth Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.


The Edgeof, Pte. Ltd and Mistletoe Singapore Pte. Ltd.


HEXA Renewables Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.


Provident Growth & Monk’s Hill Ventures


Work highlights


  • Acted for VinFast Auto Ltd. in its US$23 billion business combination with Black Spade Acquisition Co.
  • Advised 17LIVE in respect of (a) its business combination with Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd, which valued 17LIVE and its subsidiaries at approximately S$922.9 million, and (b) the listing of the resulting issuer, 17LIVE Group Limited, on the SGXST, following completion of the business combination.
  • Acted for The Coca-Cola Company and its affiliates in its divestment of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. to a joint venture company of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc and Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. at a valuation of US$1.8 billion on a debt-free, cash-free basis.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP showcases demonstrable capability in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, takeovers and leveraged buyouts, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Counting multinational corporates, financial institutions, public and private companies, private equity houses and government-linked entities among its key roster of clients, the team’s expertise spans the energy, financial services, TMT, life sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer goods sectors. Practice leader Marcus Chow advises on M&A, private equity transactions, venture capital and equity capital mandates, while Sandra Seah handles M&A and joint ventures, with notable expertise in the energy industry. Jolie Giouw is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Marcus Chow


Other key lawyers:

Sandra Seah; Jolie Giouw


Dentons Rodyk

Dentons Rodyk showcases demonstrable experience in both domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, and acts for vendors, acquirers and financiers across the healthcare, technology, consumer goods, financial services and real estate sectors. Eng Leng Ng maintains a track record in public and private takeovers, M&A and joint ventures, while Marian Ho counts publicly listed and private entities, funds, societies and associations among her key roster of clients. Ng and Ho jointly lead the team alongside Evelyn Ang, who handles M&A, public takeovers and corporate restructurings, while S Sivanesan is noted for his expertise in cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital investments.

Practice head(s):

Eng Leng Ng; Marian Ho; Evelyn Ang


Other key lawyers:

S Sivanesan; Valerie Ong; Li Chuan Hsu; Sunil Rai; Mark Wong; Rachel Tan


Testimonials

‘Rachel Tan is a gifted and hard-working lawyer, who quickly learns her client’s motivations and concerns, and tailors her advice based on their risk profile. Her advice and her work are both excellent.’

‘Strong local and industrial knowledge and experience.’

Key clients

Mobile TeleSystems Public Joint Stock Company


PerkinElmer, Inc.


Boustead Projects Limited


Thomson Medical Group (TMG)


Menzies Aviation (SG) Pte. Ltd.


Templewater Hong Kong Limited


Horangi Pte. Ltd.


The Ascott Limited (TAL)


The Brandtech Group LLC


ZeroNorth A/S


Alpina Holdings Limited


FinTech Platform Ventures Pte. Ltd., Diana Krumova and UBX Private Limited, Vegueros Limited


Asyad Holding LLC


Far East Drug (B.V.I.) Co. Ltd.


Work highlights


  • Acted for SGX listed Thomson Medical Group (TMG) in an acquisition in Southeast Asia, with the purchase of FV Hospital for S$517.1 million.
  • Acted for PerkinElmer, Inc. in a multi-jurisdictional divestment of its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services businesses to New Mountain Capital for total consideration of US$2.45 billion in cash, US$2.30 billion to be received at the closing and US$150 million of which to be payable contingent on the exit valuation New Mountain Capital receives on a sale or other capital events related to the business.
  • Acted for Menzies Aviation (SG) Pte. Ltd. in its purchase of 50% shares in Jardine Airport Services Limited from Jardine, Matheson & Co., Limited.

Drew & Napier LLC

Commended for its ‘strong technical knowledge, practical advice and responsiveness’, Drew & Napier LLC counts large corporates, venture capital and private equity funds, financial institutions, family offices and government-linked funds and conglomerates among its key roster of clients, and has been kept busy with cross-border M&A in the energy and real estate sectors. Steven Lo leads the team and stands out for his experience in public and private M&A, while Tan Teng Sen is an ‘experienced practitioner’ who is ‘brimming with energy’. Jon Nair is an ‘outstanding M&A lawyer’, who also advises on private equity deals, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, and Seraphina Ho is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Steven Lo


Other key lawyers:

Tan Teng Sen; Jon Nair; Seraphina Ho


Testimonials

‘The team provide clear and succinct guidance that enables us to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues under tight timeline.’

‘Strong technical knowledge, practical advice and responsiveness.’

‘Jon Nair is an outstanding M&A lawyer. He is able to understand the commercial realities of the deal and find solutions to move the deal along. He is also able to explain clearly each issue in an easily understood manner.’

‘Tan Teng Sen is brimming with energy and very eager to establish new business relationships, and taking a long term view.’

‘The M&A team is experienced in the deal process and understands the industry well. They have a good team to support the entire deal process, and understand the needs of the clients well. They provide practical solutions which balance the legal and commercial considerations and communicate well with the other teams and advisors in the deal process.’

‘Tan Teng Sen is an experienced practitioner in the corporate and M&A industry and understands the needs of clients well. He is also able to communicate legal issues to clients effectively.’

Key clients

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc


PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk


IBS Software Pte. Ltd.


MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd.


Yangzijiang Realty Pte. Ltd.


BPIN Investment Co., Ltd., part of the Banpu group


Bulten Holding AB


ATH Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Flame Gold International Limited


Yokogawa Electric Corporation


Metis Energy Limited


REA Asia Holding Co. Pty Ltd


Chuan Hup Holdings Limited


Dale Ventures Pte. Ltd.


THM Partners LLP


Lagardere Travel Retail


Endava plc


Work highlights


  • Acted as Singapore counsel to Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. in connection with the joint acquisition with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc of all the issued shares in the capital of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. at an enterprise value of US$1.8 billion.
  • Acted as Singapore counsel to Jakarta-listed PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk in its acquisition of all of the shares in the capital of PTT Mining Limited from a subsidiary of Stock Exchange of Thailand-listed PTT.
  • Acted for IBS Software Pte. Ltd. in a competitive auction process which led to the sale of a significant minority stake in IBS Software by Blackstone to funds managed by Apax Partners, for approximately US$450 million.

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC

The ‘experienced and solution-oriented’ team at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC showcases ‘excellent technical knowledge’ in purchases and divestitures by public and private companies, tender offers, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts, in addition to public-to-private transactions. Affiliated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, the team is well-placed to service a diverse range of clients globally, from sellers, buyers, and investors to investment and commercial banks, and private equity and venture capital funds. ‘Outstanding’ practice leader Bernard Lui maintains a track record in M&A and corporate finance mandates, while Wai Ming Yap advises on transactions in Singapore and Malaysia. Joo Khin Ng handles M&A and takeovers, and George Cyriac is noted for his expertise in private equity deals.

Practice head(s):

Bernard Lui


Other key lawyers:

Wai Ming Yap; Joo Khin Ng; George Cyriac; Vanessa Ng; Chrystle Kuek


Testimonials

‘Client centric, quick in responses and excellent technical knowledge.’

‘Experienced and solution-oriented, and able to handle complex matters.’

‘Bernard Lui is outstanding. He understands the commercial drivers in addition to legal considerations. Very competent, experienced and has creative solutions to issues.’

Key clients

Thakral Corporation Limited


LHN Limited


PSA International Pte. Ltd.


Acrometa Group Limited


Hiap Seng Engineering Limited


Challenger Technologies Limited


Amara Holdings Limited


D’Oasis Pte. Ltd.


Grand Venture Technology Limited


Arthazen Capital Pte. Ltd.


Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Counting multinational corporations and private equity investors among its key roster of clients, the ‘cohesive and responsive’ team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP handles a range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, privatisations, and trade and business sales and purchases, in addition to assisting investment banks in takeovers. David Chong leads the practice and provides ‘top notch advice’ to clients in the communications, media, technology, energy and natural resources sectors, while ‘seasoned practitionerHo Ying Mingis a strong negotiator’ in M&A, corporate restructuring and reorganisations, in addition to private equity investments

Practice head(s):

David Chong


Other key lawyers:

Ho Ying Ming; Teo Mae Shaan; Dayne Ho; Perry Yuen; Serene Yeo; Sally Lee; Wong Kit Fei


Testimonials

‘The team are cohesive and responsive. Turnaround time is fast, internal communication is strong, and there are no gaps when communicating with different members of the team.’

‘Ho Ying Ming is practical and level-headed in his approach, looking to achieve a good outcome for his clients while balancing the needs of all parties at the same time.’

‘The M&A team has extremely good contacts outside of Singapore and as such, working with them in cross-border M&A exercises and requiring them to recommend competent foreign lawyers in other jurisdictions has been a breeze. The team is also very well-versed in the M&A market in Singapore, thus is able to offer very practical advises.’

‘Perry Yuen and Serene Yeo offer practical advice and have the ability to break down complex legal issues. They are also very prompt with their responses and are readily available to address any pressing queries from clients.’

‘A dynamic team that is technically very sound; detail oriented but also commercial minded. Their deep expertise in M&A is apparent in their advice and documentation.’

‘Ho Ying Ming is a seasoned practitioner, who is a strong negotiator and great with communication.’

‘Sally Lee and Wong Kit Fei are both great partners, who are technically sound, have a firm pulse on the transactions and always on hand to problem-solve.’

‘David Chong provides top notch advice, and brings commercial and market perspective to every legal engagement.

Work highlights


  • Acted as lead counsel to Grindrod Shipping in respect of the acquisition of the residual minority shareholding by way of a selective capital reduction.
  • Acting for Dymon Asia Private Equity as lead counsel in the 100% exit of its stake in Asia Medical Enviro Services (AMES), a biohazardous waste disposal business based in Singapore to Indonesia-listed coal miner TBS Energi Utama.
  • Acting for the OMS Group as Singapore counsel in the US$400 million investment by KKR into the OMS Group.

TSMP Law Corporation

The ‘commercial and nimble’ team at TSMP Law Corporation stands out for its expertise in takeovers of public-listed companies in Singapore, with additional experience in handling M&A, joint ventures, privitisations and corporate restructurings, and has been kept particularly busy with deals in the healthcare sector. A noteworthy practitioner, Stefanie Yuen Thio leads the practice and advises on public takeovers, cross-border M&A and IPOs. June Ho is another key contact in the group, who focuses on M&A and corporate finance matters.

Practice head(s):

Stefanie Yuen Thio


Other key lawyers:

June Ho; Jennifer Chia


Testimonials

‘A great firm who collaborate well, are commercial and nimble in their approach.’

Key clients

Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited


Axington Inc.


Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp


NTG Holdings Pte Ltd


utu Pte Ltd


TE Capital Partners Pte Ltd


Stellar Asia Holdings II Pte Ltd


LOGOS Property


International Finance Corporation


Work highlights


  • Acted as lead counsel for Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited (market capitalisation: S$636.8 million), the subject of a mandatory general offer by China Rubber Investment Group Company Limited.
  • Acting as counsel to the reconstituted Board of Axington Inc. in a reverse takeover (RTO) of Mainboard-listed Serial Systems Ltd’s computer peripherals business.
  • Acted as local counsel, advising on the Singapore elements such as the restructuring and amalgamation, to effect the de-SPAC of NASDAQ-listed Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp.

CNPLaw LLP

With demonstrable experience across the real estate, technology and telecoms, healthcare, energy and manufacturing sectors, CNPLaw LLP advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, and acts for private and public companies, public sector entities and financial institutions. Managing partner Lisa Theng, who advises on private equity and venture capital transactions, jointly leads the practice alongside ‘experienced and professionalKen Chia, who spearheads the firm's corporate advisory group and handles cross-border M&A. Min-Li Tan is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Theng; Ken Chia


Other key lawyers:

Min-Li Tan


Testimonials

‘Ken Chia and the team are experienced in M&A and always place clients’ interests first in negotiations. He and his team are timely in their responses and will go the extra mile to meet expectations.’

‘Ken Chia is experienced and professional.’

Key clients

CitizenPlane SAS


Global Palm Resources Holdings Limited


Datapulse Technology Limited


Raffles Education Limited


CSR Limited


OVOL Singapore Pte. Ltd


Energy Drilling Pte. Ltd.


Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC

Counting private equity and venture capital funds, multinational corporations, public listed companies, high-net-worth family offices and sovereign wealth-backed entities among its key roster of clients, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC showcases ‘commendable expertise’ in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and private equity transactions. Wei-Jin Lee, whose ‘expertise, approachability, commercial sense and responsiveness stands out’, jointly leads the practice alongside Liam Kheng Tay, who is ‘efficient and practical’ in handling takeovers and privatisations of public companies, and Khung Chye Yeo.

Practice head(s):

Tay Liam Kheng; Lee Wei-Jin; Yeo Khung Chye


Other key lawyers:

Keith Oh


Testimonials

‘The corporate team at Quahe Woo & Palmer have quietly developed into a strong corporate practice in Singapore and their stellar reputation is well-deserved. Many of the partners have cut their teeth at top notch law firms and they have brought the same work ethic, eye for detail and commercial sense with them into Quahe Woo & Palmer.’

‘Lee Wei-Jin’s expertise, approachability, commercial sense and responsiveness stands out as key factors as to why we continue to trust him with our legal work.’

‘Tay Liam Kheng has the ability to propose solutions to manage potential risks, while balancing the commercial considerations.’

‘The team have been diligent and meticulous throughout our engagements. They have proactively sought to ensure that any gaps were identified and addressed, and have been stellar at balancing commercial and legal considerations.’

‘QW&P’s M&A practice demonstrates commendable expertise and depth of knowledge in handling complex M&A. Their ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes and provide strategic advice on urgent transactions stand out.

‘Keith Oh gives very practical, direct to the point advice. I appreciate his efficient manner and patience when answering our questions.’

‘Lee Wei-Jin is quick, efficient and spot on when providing his advice. Wei-Jin manages client’s expectations well and helps guide clients through a transaction in a way that results in the best outcome for the client.’

‘Tay Liam Kheng is efficient and practical in resolving issues.’

Key clients

Fenix360


The Lo and Behold Group


AgileAlgo


Olympus Corporation


Zenith Engineering


Flash Coffee


Meta Health Limited


Rawabi Holding Company Limited


Matex International Limited


NV5 Global, Inc.


Work highlights


  • Advised the founders/shareholders of Zenith Engineering and its production arm IG Zenith in its acquisition by Terberg Environmental.
  • Advised Fenix360 as Singapore counsel in its acquisition by NASDAQ blank check company DUET Acquisition Corp.
  • Advised Meta Health in its US$3.9M disposal of wholly-owned subsidiaries in Malaysia and Thailand in the metal business as part of the client’s business diversification plans.

Resource Law LLC

In a Formal Law Alliance with Reed Smith LLP, Resource Law LLC is well-placed to advise on cross-border transactions involving Singapore law, and is noted for its expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly mandates concerning power, commodities and natural resources. Commended as ‘responsive and client oriented’, Michael Kwan leads the team and advises on M&A, reverse takeovers and joint ventures, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Other key contacts in the group include Darren Sie, who joined from Shook Lin & Bok in September 2023, and Chua Si Ting.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kwan


Other key lawyers:

Darren Sie; Chua Si Ting


Testimonials

‘Michael Kwan has a humble demeanor and knows how to treat others with respect. In M&A, it is always easy to have conflicting opinions on both sides, and he has great expertise in balancing the interests of both sides without insisting on a one-sided opinion and offering appropriate alternatives.’

‘The practice has strong experience in M&A and are able to provide advice on issues to expect and pitfalls to avoid before they happen.’

‘The firm always maintains high standards when providing services to their clients.’

Work highlights


Withers KhattarWong LLP

The team at Withers KhattarWong LLP advises on domestic and cross-border transactions, from acquisitions and divestments to joint ventures, takeovers and corporate governance mandates, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Practice leader Daniel Yong handles M&A and private equity deals, and counts private fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and corporates among his key roster of clients. Joel Shen, who advises on cross-border investments, acquisitions and joint ventures, is another key contact in the group.

Practice head(s):

Daniel Yong


Other key lawyers:

Joel Shen


Key clients

Shareholders of ComplianceAsia Holdings Pte. Ltd.


Altara Ventures Pte. Ltd.


Binance / Tokocrypto / BinaLoka


Ant Group (Alipay)


Allies Group


MyRobin


Telkomsel Mitra Inovasi


Reactivate Brands International


Green Rebel / Burgreens


Altara Ventures Pte Ltd


Greenwillow Capital Management


Allies of Skin


Hijra (previously ALAMI)


BAce Capital


Desty Karsa Wesya Pte. Ltd.


Tjufoo


Bluente Pte. Ltd.


Delegasi Pte. Ltd.


Work highlights


  • Acted for shareholders of ComplianceAsia Holdings Pte. Ltd. in the sale of their entire stake in ComplianceAsia Holdings Pte. Ltd., the Singapore incorporated holding company of the Compliance Asia group, to global services provider, IQEQ.
  • Represented Altara Ventures in fundraising rounds in a US$5 million series A round led by Altara Ventures in medical tech startup Klinik Pintar Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Eng and Co. LLC

Eng and Co. LLC is well-placed to advise on local and regional transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, corporate reorganisations, privatisations, mergers and joint ventures, in addition to venture capital and private equity investments. Rachel Eng, who handles M&A and corporate finance matters, jointly leads the team alongside Andrew Heng, who ‘approaches all matters thoughtfully and efficiently’, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and divestments.

Practice head(s):

Rachel Eng; Andrew Heng


Other key lawyers:

Colin Ong


Testimonials

‘Andrew Heng approaches all matters thoughtfully and efficiently, giving optionality where desirable or requested.’

‘The counsel provided was both strategic and tactical, and the team stands out for its commerciality and responsiveness.’

‘Rachael Eng and Colin Ng are both professional, commercially-sound and practical.’

Key clients

Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd


Boustead Singapore Limited


Work highlights


  • Acted as lead counsel to the issuer, VTAC, in the completion of its business combination with 17LIVE Inc, a leading live-streaming platform, with the resultant issuer valued at up to US$750.6 million at the point of the business combination.
  • Advised Boustead Singapore Limited, a Singapore-based and Singapore-listed engineering services group, on the unconditional exit offer to acquire all the remaining shares in its listed real estate subsidiary, Boustead Projects Limited, that BSL did not already own.
  • Advised Proxtera Pte. Ltd. on its series seed round of equity financing involving ANT Group, EDB Investments and CerraCap Ventures as investors.

JurisAsia LLC

Counting regional conglomerates, multinational corporations, private equity funds and family offices among its key roster of clients, the ‘quick, efficient and knowledgeable’ team at JurisAsia LLC advises on M&A and investments across the technology, digital infrastructure and energy sectors, and is well-placed to service its diverse client roster through its association with Gowling WLG. Tan Choon Leng leads the team and handles cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions in Southeast Asia.

Practice head(s):

Tan Choon Leng


Other key lawyers:

Vincent Tan; Prashaanth Rajandran


Testimonials

‘The team possesses diverse skillsets that allow them to serve corporates with various requirements.’

‘Prashaanth Rajandran has been very helpful and always takes the initiative. He offers advice from a commercial angle and it is very much appreciated.’

‘The team are quick, efficient and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

42XFund Management Limited


Nippon Paint Group


PCS Security Pte Ltd


Spartan Capital Securities LLC


Soul Parking Technologies Pte Ltd


Work highlights


  • Advised Nippon Paint Holdings on their acquisition of a controlling stake in the largest paints and coatings manufacturer in Kazakhstan.
  • Advised Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC, a Gladstone Investment Corporation portfolio company, on the Singapore law aspects of its proposed acquisition of CPMT Holdings Corp., a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners IV, L.P.
  • Advised Nippon Paint Group on the acquisition of D-ACT Co., Ltd as part of the group’s strategic investment in the Southeast Asian region.

RHTLaw Asia LLP

RHTLaw Asia LLP acts for a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, financial institutions, investment funds and high-net-worth individuals, on M&A and corporate restructurings, in addition to private equity and venture capital transactions. Noted for his expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors, Erwan Barre jointly leads the practice alongside Yang Eu Jin, who advises on corporate finance mandates, while, Amanda Chen handles cross-border M&A. Parikhit Sarma joined the team from Virtus Law LLP in February 2024.

Practice head(s):

Erwan Barre; Eu Jin Yang


Other key lawyers:

Amanda Chen


Key clients

Volare Group AG


Sysma Holdings Limited


Milkyway Intelligent Supply Chain Service Group Co., Ltd.


Rubicon Law LLC

A corporate boutique firm, Rubicon Law LLC counts venture capital and private equity houses among its key roster of clients, as well as start-ups, SMEs, public listed companies and multinational corporations, and is noted for its expertise in early-stage fundraising transactions and M&A. Commended as ‘experienced, practical and humble’, managing director Lam Shiao Ning leads the team and ‘has a wealth of experience’ in domestic and cross-border M&A and venture capital financing mandates.

Practice head(s):

Lam Shiao Ning


Testimonials

‘Rubicon is client centric, supporting us every step of the way. The team has great experience and weigh risk and reward carefully to deliver commercial success.’

‘Shiao Ning Lam is experienced, practical and humble. She is a great partner to work with. Her associates always support us efficiently and promptly with clearly written, accurate and precise reviews and documents.’

‘Extremely careful and diligent. They are great at executing tasks with the utmost care and perfection.’

Key clients

Eu Yan Sang International Ltd


CTmetrix Pte. Ltd. / Edward Morton


Tonik Financial Pte Ltd


Northstar Advisors Pte Ltd


Work highlights


  • Advised Ignite Thailand Holdings Ltd, in the acquisition of Lifepal Technologies Pte. Ltd.
  • Advised Digital Treasures Group Ltd. in its fundraising exercise of $16.5 million.
  • Advised Eu Yan Sang International Ltd in the acquisition of a stake in Chien Chi Tow Healthcare Pte Ltd from its 4 founding shareholders.

Virtus Law LLP

A gem of a firm’, Virtus Law LLP advises on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across the maritime, healthcare, technology and telecommunications sectors, with additional expertise in private equity transactions. Following the departure of Parikhit Sarma in February 2024, Sheetal Sandhu solely leads the team and ‘stands out for her advice, availability and commerciality’ when advising on cross-border M&A, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Practice head(s):

Sheetal Sandhu


Other key lawyers:

Jason Yang; Angeline Yap


Testimonials

‘The team is responsive and the turnaround time is always spot on.’

‘Sheetal Sandhu is a knowledgeable lawyer and understands the commercial nature of transactions.’

‘Virtus Law is a gem of a firm and my go-to for commercial advice regardless of jurisdiction.

‘Sheetal Sandhu stands out for her advice, availability and commerciality.’

Key clients

M&C Saatchi


Barentz International B.V.


Stille AB


Founders of Klareco Communications


Real Pet Food Group


FazWaz


Affinity Shipping


Kuehne+Nagel


Finnfund


Mizuho Financial Group