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Bird & Bird ATMD LLP Offices
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SGX CENTRE 1
SINGAPORE 068804
Singapore
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Singapore > Data protection and cyber security: Local firms Tier 1
The ‘robust and comprehensive’ practice at Bird & Bird ATMD LLP covers the full spectrum of data protection and cyber security mandates, from public policy mandates, assisting policymakers and regulators, to data breaches, cyber security incidents and high-profile disputes, among others. Key clients include leading technology corporations, Singapore blue-chip companies and financial institutions. Practice leader Jeremy Tan has ‘in-depth knowledge’, advising on regulatory and commercial issues arising in the data, cyber security, payments, metaverse, and IoT arenas, while Loren Leung handles multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance mandates. Counsel Shawn Ting, who assists global operators with regulatory issues relating to the establishment of local presence and infrastructure rollout, including the deployment of data centres, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Tan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The legal advice provided was thorough, thoughtful, practical, and applicable. We were provided robust and comprehensive advice.’
‘Loren Leung was wonderful to deal with. She was a quick responder who ensured the quality of the output was high and consistent.’
‘The Bird & Bird data protection and cybersecurity practice is able to provide a one-stop worldwide and regional service to advise on data privacy and cybersecurity-related laws. They are effective in putting together a team of global experts to ensure consistency in advice and support.’
‘Jeremy Tan has in-depth knowledge of the privacy practices and developments in the region. He seeks first to understand the client’s business before providing pragmatic and effective solutions to approach complex issues.’
Key clients
Tencent
Work highlights
- Advised Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate, on a wide range of privacy, commercial and public policy matters across the APAC region.
Singapore > Intellectual property: Local firms Tier 1
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP covers the full spectrum of IP services, advising on copyright and trade mark disputes, patent protection mandates, anti-counterfeiting cases, and brand management issues. The team represents an impressive range of clients across the hotel and tourism, technology, food and beverage, and media sectors, and remains at the forefront of IP developments in the region. The practice is led by Lorraine Tay, who demonstrable experience advising on non-contentious IP and advisory mandates, often involving brand management issues, while Anan Sivananthan is noted for his expertise in patent litigation and anti-counterfeiting cases. Oh Pin-Ping, who handles infringement litigation, patent revocation and trade mark oppositions, is another key contact in the group, as is of counsel Alban Kang.Practice head(s):
Lorraine Tay
Other key lawyers:
Anan Sivananthan; Oh Pin-Ping; Gene Kwek; Audrey Lim; Alban Kang
Testimonials
‘B&B is our go-to firm for all things IP. They are friendly and easy to work with, and are able to use knowledge of the company gained over the years to provide relevant advice.’
‘Lorraine Tay is a joy to work with. She is excellent at resourcing and as a source of trusted counsel.’
‘The entire team is excellent.’
Key clients
Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium
Consortium for Prosecco DOC Wines
Merck KGaA
Monster Energy Company
Coalition Against Piracy (CAP)
Hungry Panda SG
Fanco Fans Marketing Pte Ltd
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
Kao Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted the Copyright Licensing and Administration Society of Singapore in preparing and submitting a response to a public consultation launched by the Ministry of Law on draft regulations for collective management organisations.
- Assisting Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium to oppose a request for the qualification of rights in relation to the Registered Geographical Indication, “Parmigiano Reggiano”.
- Assisting the Consortium for Prosecco DOC Wines to resist an opposition to the registration of the client’s “Prosecco” designation as a Geographical Indication in Singapore.
Singapore > TMT: local firms Tier 1
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP provides ‘commercially sound and expeditious advice’ to its stellar roster of clients, ranging from multinational corporations and fast-growth technology companies to start-ups in the APAC region on the full spectrum of TMT mandates, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional work, as well as technology and communications-related disputes. Managing partner Jeremy Tan leads the team and stands out for his expertise in the digital arena, advising on cross-border matters concerning artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cyber security, among other mandates. Loren Leung advises on sourcing and outsourcing, software development, and licensing mandates, while Lijun Chui focuses on TMT-related disputes. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Gigi Cheah and senior associate Elaina Foo.Practice head(s):
Jeremy Tan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable in this area of practice. They provide practical advice, and consistently deliver work to an extremely high level of quality.’
‘Jeremy Tan and Loren Leung are great leaders in their field.’
‘Attention to detail and efficient.’
‘Jeremy Tan’s team is adept at navigating the region’s regulatory challenges while providing commercially sound and expeditious advice to clients.’
‘The TMT team impresses with its spread and depth of knowledge. They build upon the wealth of experience of their lawyers as well as their exposure to cutting-edge work from their diverse client base.’
‘We appreciate Jeremy Tan’s ability to navigate complex issues and discussions with a keen ear and sharp eye for details. He grasps complex information with ease and is able to help clients focus on key issues and hurdles to overcome, always with an affable and professional demeanour.’
Key clients
Tencent
Work highlights
- Advised Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate, on a wide range of commercial, privacy and public policy matters across the APAC region.
Singapore > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 2
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP has a strong emphasis on employment law, much like the firm’s other global offices, including in China, Hong Kong and Sydney. The Singapore office is noted for domestic and regional engagements, frequently working alongside other offices to handle multi-jurisdictional employment matters. The wide-ranging practice includes labour law specialisation, especially trade union negotiations. The firm continues to impress in technology sector engagements, including restructurings and retrenchment exercises. Seow Hui Goh heads the employment team, focusing on domestic and ASEAN employment issues, including contentious and non-contentious mandates. Promoted to counsel in May 2023, Natasha Cheng brings further senior employment expertise to the team and is building the firm’s standing in immigration law.Practice head(s):
Seow Hui Goh
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Dulwich College
Work highlights
- Represented Dulwich College, an international school located in Singapore, in a High Court claim brought by a former employee against the college for wrongful dismissal.
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Foreign firms Tier 2
Focusing on industries with both a technology and regulation nexus, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP represents a swathe of major corporate venture capital companies, private equity firms, start-ups and emerging companies. Some of these high-growth sectors include aviation, life sciences and healthcare, media and telecoms, with practice head Marcus Chow being a trusted adviser to major clients within these areas both throughout Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia market. Sandra Seah is also active within the market and brings particular expertise in the energy sector, while counsel Jolie Giouw also comes highly recommended.Practice head(s):
Marcus Chow
Other key lawyers:
Jolie Giouw; Jeremy Tan; Sandra Seah
Key clients
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp
Blockchain.com Group Holdings, Inc
United Overseas Bank Limited
EV Growth
Hyphen Group (Formerly known as CompareAsiaGroup)
ABC Impact
ACA Investments Pte Ltd
Cercano Management Asia Pte. Ltd
East Ventures
NOVI Health
MassMutual Ventures SEA Management Pte. Ltd
ST Engineering Ventures (STEV)
TreeDots Enterprise (Private Limited)
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore, French and Australian counsel for KludeIn I Acquisition Corp, in its merger with Near Intelligence Holdings which will generate US$268 million in gross proceeds and peg Near at a Pro-forma market capitalisation of nearly US$1 billion.
- Advised Blockchain.com on its cash and stock acquisition of Altonomy Pte Ltd, a digital assets investment, market making and OTC firm founded in 2018.
- Acted for UOB, a Singapore bank, on its Pre Series B investment in ADDX, a digital securities exchanges that uses blockchain and smart contract technology to tokenise and fractionalise private market opportunities.
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Local firms Tier 2
Supporting start-ups and emerging companies from inception to expansion, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is noted for its expertise in advising clients heavily reliant on intangible assets across a broad range of industries, encompassing fintech, reg-tech, robotics, healthcare, cybersecurity and life sciences. Corporate specialist Marcus Chow heads up the offering which intently focuses on industries where technology and regulation intersect, and is well-supported by counsel Jolie Giouw.Practice head(s):
Marcus Chow
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp
Blockchain.com Group Holdings, Inc
United Overseas Bank Limited
EV Growth
Hyphen Group (Formerly known as CompareAsiaGroup)
ABC Impact
ACA Investments Pte Ltd
Cercano Management Asia Pte. Ltd
East Ventures
NOVI Health
MassMutual Ventures SEA Management Pte. Ltd
ST Engineering Ventures (STEV)
TreeDots Enterprise (Private Limited)
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore, French and Australian counsel for KludeIn I Acquisition Corp, in its merger with Near Intelligence Holdings which will generate US$268 million in gross proceeds and peg Near at a Pro-forma market capitalisation of nearly US$1 billion.
- Advised Blockchain.com on its cash and stock acquisition of Altonomy Pte Ltd, a digital assets investment, market making and OTC firm founded in 2018.
- Acted for UOB, a Singapore bank, on its Pre Series B investment in ADDX, a digital securities exchanges that uses blockchain and smart contract technology to tokenise and fractionalise private market opportunities.
Singapore > Asset finance: foreign firms Tier 3
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP excels in aircraft and engine financing, refinancing, and leasing, regularly acting for a range of lenders and lessees. The team is also well known for airline restructurings and portfolio management. The widely respected aviation expert Leo Fattorini leads ‘a fantastic team of hard-working, solution-orientated and well-respected professionals‘. Fattorini counts blue-chip companies, leasing institutions, and aircraft financiers as his key clients, and his recent caseloads include sales and leasebacks, debt financing, and purchase agreements. The recent addition of Niel Liebenberg who joined from an in-house role further strengthens its aviation transaction capability.Practice head(s):
Leo Fattorini
Other key lawyers:
Niel Liebenberg; Christopher Healy
Testimonials
‘Bird and Bird provides exceptional advice on our aircraft leasing matters. We rely on the firm heavily for advice on English law matters. Their advice is timely, practical, and extremely cost-effective. ’
‘Leo Fattorini and Christopher Healy understand our business and are extremely proactive in their approach. They are receptive to our needs and experts in matters relating to aviation law.’
‘Terrific team – industry experts, hard-working, solution orientated and great people to deal with.’
‘Leo Fattorini leads a fantastic team of hard-working, solution-orientated and well-respected professionals. A pleasure to work.’
‘Bird & Bird’s main strengths are in commercial aviation or leasing. They are unique in the Singapore market for having capability to advise on a wider range of aviation legal issues – maintenance, sale/purchase, wet lease/ACMI, OEM/supplier contracts, liability, insurance, indemnity protection. They have a depth of knowledge of the aviation industry and airlines including from a regulatory and operational perspective. Their legal rigour in negotiating is also impressive – focus on allocation risk, liability, and what is really important. ’
‘Leo Fattorini has an outstanding level of detail, care, and consideration. Technically he is superb, but he balances that with focusing on what is actually important and critical to protect your interests and provides great guidance given his extensive experience and knowledge. He’d be my absolute go-to for commercial aviation advice.’
Key clients
AerCap
ST Engineering Aerospace Resources Pte. Ltd
IndiGo
CCB Leasing
ICBC Leasing
AirAsia Berhad
Turkish Airlines
Akasa Air
Standard Chartered Bank
AerDragon
Work highlights
- Acted for CCB Leasing, a PRC-based leasing company, on its refinancing with CACIB of two A321neo aircraft on lease to Volaris.
- Acted for ST Engineering Aerospace Resources Pte. Ltd, a government linked aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, on the purchase of four used A321 aircraft from AerCap.
- Acted for IndiGo, an Indian low-cost airline, on the leasing of 15 new A320/A321neo aircraft with Avolon.
Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: local firms Tier 3
Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge and quality of services’, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is well-placed to advise on listings on the SGX and IPOs, in addition to secondary offerings, privitisations and exempted offerings of fixed income products. Noted for its experience in sectors where technology and regulation are driving change, the team is led by Marcus Chow, who assists domestic and international corporates in raising capital by way of IPOs, private placements, and rights and warrants issues, in addition to acting as Singapore counsel in outbound IPOs. Clients praise both Chow and counsel Jolie Giouw for the ‘exceptional services’ they provide.Practice head(s):
Marcus Chow
Other key lawyers:
Lawrence Wong; Jolie Giouw
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely responsive.’
‘Jolie Giouw has broad knowledge and deep expertise.’
‘Boutique style law firm with dynamic professionals.’
‘Highly responsive, solutions driven and collaborative.’
‘Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw, willing to listen and understand issues, and working towards solutions that address everyone’s needs.’
‘The team led by Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw warrant mention due to their excellent knowledge and quality of services.’
‘The services provided by both Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw are exceptional.’
Key clients
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp
Sensetime Group Inc
Hyphen Group
Starburst Holdings Limited
United Overseas Bank Limited
V2Y Corporation Ltd
Clearbridge Health Limited
ValueMax Group Limited
Datapulse Technology Limited
YKGI Limited
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd.
Univest Securities LLC
Taimei (Singapore) Medical Technology Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Acting as Singapore, French and Australian counsel for KludeIn I Acquisition Corp. in its merger with Near Intelligence Holdings which will generate US$268 million in gross proceeds and peg Near at a Pro-forma market capitalisation of nearly US$1 billion.
- Advised Sensetime Group Inc., an artificial intelligence company, on matters of Singapore laws in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that raised more than US$700 million.
- Acting as Singapore and SE Asia coordinating counsel for Hyphen’s proposed listing via an acquisition by special purpose acquisition vehicle Provident Acquisition Corp.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 3
Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge and quality of services’, Bird & Bird ATMD LLP acts for financial institutions, public and private companies, private equity houses and government-linked entities on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions. The team’s workload includes joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructurings, takeovers, leveraged buyouts, privatisations, private equity and venture capital investments. Marcus Chow leads the team and handles public and private M&A, in addition to private equity and venture capital transactions, while counsel Jolie Giouw advises on corporate finance matters. Sandra Seah is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Marcus Chow
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team led by Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw warrant mention due to their excellent knowledge and quality of services.’
‘The services provided by both Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw are exceptional.’
Key clients
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp
ABC Impact
East Ventures
ACA Investments Pte Ltd
PTW Asia Pte Ltd
MassMutual Ventures SEA Management Pte Ltd
Cercano Management Asia Pte. Ltd.
ST Engineering Ventures
ALP Venture Pte Ltd
Enero Group Limited
TreeDots Enterprise (Private Limited)
Blockchain.com Group Holdings, Inc
United Overseas Bank Limited
Rackspace US Inc
MedSupply International Holdings Pte. Ltd
PPRO Holding GmbH
Inex Innovate Pte. Ltd.
Toku Pte. Ltd.
Organica Water
Brunel Energy Holding B.V.
K2 Partnering Solutions Pte. Ltd.
R3 Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Aser Group Holding Pte Ltd
PXP Financial Group Limited
Waypoint Asset Co 12 Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore, French and Australian counsel for KludeIn I Acquisition Corp, in its merger with Near Intelligence Holdings which will generate US$268 million in gross proceeds and peg Near at a Pro-forma market capitalisation of nearly US$1 billion.
- Advised ABC Impact, a Singapore-headquartered Asia-focused private equity firm, on its US$36 million funding in Iceotope Technologies, a UK-based precision immersion cooling tech firm.
- Advised EV Growth, a growth fund under Indonesian venture capital firm East Ventures, on its series A+ funding round for Singapore designer toy collectibles start-up Mighty Jaxx.
Singapore > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP has a major emphasis on dispute resolution, from commercial litigation to TMT, construction, employment and intellectual property cases. With the firm’s tech sector focus, the Singapore office has successfully targeted the start-up sector, with numerous engagements relating to disputes over valuations, and is also at the forefront of crypto cases. The Singapore team has seen additional growth in cases connected to capital flows into Singapore from China. It is further noted for interlocutory relief and court applications related to arbitration proceedings. Jonathan Choo is Singapore and English qualified, and leads the Singapore arbitration practice with a particular focus on the TMT sector. Lijun Chui is also dual qualified in Singapore and England, and is especially active in the IT and pharmaceuticals sectors. The highly rated Shaun Lee was promoted to partner in 2022, adding to the firm’s senior bench. Akshay Kishore is a key figure for India-related disputes, while senior associate Mark Ng assists in cross-border matters.Other key lawyers:
Jonathan Choo; Lijun Chui; Shaun Lee; Akshay Kishore; Mark Ng
Testimonials
‘Robust team with multiple skills and specific knowledge. Timely response to our enquiry.’
‘Quick response and specific reply to the enquiry raised.’
‘We are very pleased with the commercial approach to resolving our disputes and astute ability to comprehend and tackle technical engineering issues. That’s why we continue to instruct them repeatedly! We are very happy with the litigation team lead by Akshay Kishore who have unwaveringly been available for us – whenever we demand. It is for this reason that we continue to come to them repeatedly.’
‘Akshay Kishore, you have been our go-to disputes lawyer in Singapore for more than three years now. We are very pleased with your commercial approach to resolving our disputes and your astute ability to comprehend and tackle technical engineering issues. That’s why we continue to instruct you repeatedly!’
Key clients
Chainup Pte Ltd
James Ian Gillingham
Mr Lei Ke
Man Ting Fang (Guangzhou) Business Consultant Partnership
Admond Quek
Vulpes Testudo Fund (VTF)
Zhongshan Shengwang Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd.
Retrospect Investment (S) Pte Ltd, Permenpronic Technologies Pte Ltd, Mr Ng Kim Swee and Mr Andy Ng
Voltas Limited
Oracle Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd
ICOP Construction (SG) Pte Ltd (“ICOP SG”)
DXC Technology Services Singapore Pte. Ltd
Riot Games
softScheck Singapore Pte Ltd
Glassdoor Inc
Work highlights
- Represented Chainup in Singapore High Court proceedings and a SIAC arbitration.
- Advised and represented James Gillingham, co-founder of the cryptocurrency trading platform FINXFLO, in claims relating to Fearless Legends.
- Acted for Riot Games in Singapore High Court proceedings in complex cross-claims against a Web3 company arising out of a licensing deal for the Valorant Championship Tour.
Singapore > International arbitration Tier 3
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP’s international arbitration practice is ‘very on the ball, responsive, and gives practical advice’ for its clients that span a wide range of industry sectors, from financial services and insurance to energy and mining. The firm is particularly well-established in TMT and IP-related disputes, with Jonathan Choo highly active in these fields. Lijun Chui is key to the team, with experience in domestic and international arbitrations across energy, oil and gas, and maritime sectors, in addition to the practice’s mainstays of technology and IP. Akshay Kishore, who is qualified both in India and as an English solicitor, has ‘excellent contacts in India and exceptional experience on India-related disputes’, and is noted alongside ‘exceptional attorney’ Shaun Lee.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team led by Akshay Kishore and assisted by Mark Ng was able to give sound advise on the matter to the clients. Their advise was timely and practical. ’
‘Akshay Kishore was having great deep understanding of the contractual dispute matter we dealt with. He was able to navigate the complex legal issue of interpretation wisely. He has been approachable at all times to resolves the issues quickly. ’
‘Akshay Kishore has excellent contacts in India and exceptional experience on India-related disputes.’
‘Bird and Bird’s dispute resolution team have been excellent in their advice as well as been fantastic in helping us with the negotiation during the mediation session. The team is extremely well versed with the law and practical aspects of resolving disputes. ’
‘Shuan Lee is an excellent attorney. He has provided us with excellent advice and is always available to discuss and resolve any doubts or clarifications that we have asked of him. His command of the subject has been extremely helpful in helping us resolve the dispute.’
‘The degree of care the team took to determine our goals and circumstances and especially the frank and honest assessment of our case probabilities, which Is critical with high stakes.’
‘The team is very on the ball, responsive and generally gives practical advice.’
‘Jonathan Choo is clearly very experienced in arbitration matters and is able to give valuable insights into practical steps forward, and likely outcomes of different paths. He is able to weigh all the circumstances of the matter and present multiple ways forward, while still clearly communicating which of those will gather the best outcome. ’
Key clients
Chainup Pte Ltd
DXC
Voltas Limited
Denholm Yam Contracting Company LLC
Jinbhuvish Entities
SunBio Inc. (South Korea)
Borneo Benar Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Acting for DXC, a technology services company, in the commencement of an SIAC arbitration arising out of an agreement for the joint provision of IT services.
- Representing Denholm Yam Construction company in 3 ICC arbitrations, seated in Dubai and Singapore, involving disputes in excess of US$ 70 million over construction of 3 separate pipelines for ADNOC’s Fujairah Oil Refinery, with related court proceedings in UAE.
- Acting for Voltas Ltd. in four separate arbitrations, against sub-contractors and the employer, relating to design and construction of tunnel ventilation systems in relation to major roadway and rail tunnel projects in Singapore.
Singapore > Projects and energy: local firms Tier 3
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP’s projects and energy practice is noted for its experience in handling all aspects of renewable power projects and energy regulatory matters. The firm has considerable expertise in advising on ESG, construction contracts, competition law, and IP and licensing matters for clients within the energy and construction sectors. Sandra Seah, who has expertise in energy, corporate and commercial law, heads the team. Akshay Kishore focuses on international commercial arbitration work in the energy, mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors.Practice head(s):
Sandra Seah
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Bird & Bird has been providing excellent support to us. The team is versatile and provides the support we need. Their ability to give us focused and clear advice is outstanding.’
‘They go out of their way to help us. Sandra Seah is outstanding as a leader. In spite of their busy schedule, they go out of their way to help.’
‘Very professional team with many years of experience working together. Very high availability and flexibility. They make you feel very accompanied and supported in any legal discussion.’
‘Sandra Seah’s leadership is a true benchmark in the energy industry throughout the region. Her technical knowledge, way of communicating and her contacts in the industry allow to make easy the projects that appear to be difficult.’
‘The team at Bird & Bird are not only good at what they do, but they also take the effort to deepen their knowledge of the industry they are working on/with. So as clients, it will be easier when speaking in industry lingo.’
‘Working with Sandra was a breeze. She is super-efficient, and her commercial knowledge of the industry makes it easier to discuss the projects ongoing, and she is able to provide on point advice for us.’
Key clients
Energy Market Authority of Singapore
Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
Bluefield Renewable
Terrenus Energy
China Longyuan Power Group Corporation Limited
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Association of Singapore (HFCAS)
ICOP Group
Voltas Limited
China Energy Investment Corporation Limited
Denholm Yam Contracting Company LLC
Energetix Pte Ltd
GasHub Pte Ltd
K2 Strategic Pte. Ltd.
Organica Water Solutions Private Limited
Singapore Environment Council
Work highlights
- Advised the Energy Market Authority of Singapore on its microgrid programme at Pulau Ubin, involving an electricity supply within a microgrid infrastructure using intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
- Advised the Energy Market Authority of Singapore on a BESS Agreement with Sembcorp.
- Advised the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore on a consortium agreement between power importers from Singapore, concerning the import of power from Indonesia to Singapore.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 4
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is well-placed to leverage the firm’s international network to advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions, ranging from M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and takeovers to leveraged buyouts, privatisations and private equity investments. Key clients include multinational companies and financial institutions, as well as private equity firms and government-linked entities. Marcus Chow leads the team and advises on M&A in the private and public markets, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments and exits. Co-head of the firm’s energy sector practice, Sandra Seah is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Marcus Chow
Other key lawyers:
Sandra Seah; Jolie Giouw
Testimonials
‘Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw warrant mention due to their excellent knowledge and quality of services.’
‘The services provided by both Marcus Chow and Jolie Giouw are exceptional.’
Key clients
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp
ABC Impact
East Ventures
ACA Investments Pte Ltd
PTW Asia Pte Ltd
MassMutual Ventures SEA Management Pte Ltd
Cercano Management Asia Pte. Ltd.
ST Engineering Ventures
ALP Venture Pte Ltd
Enero Group Limited
TreeDots Enterprise (Private Limited)
Blockchain.com Group Holdings, Inc
United Overseas Bank Limited
Rackspace US Inc
MedSupply International Holdings Pte. Ltd
PPRO Holding GmbH
Inex Innovate Pte. Ltd.
Toku Pte. Ltd.
Organica Water
Brunel Energy Holding B.V.
K2 Partnering Solutions Pte. Ltd.
R3 Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Aser Group Holding Pte Ltd
PXP Financial Group Limited
Waypoint Asset Co 12 Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore, French and Australian counsel for KludeIn I Acquisition Corp, in its merger with Near Intelligence Holdings which will generate US$268 million in gross proceeds and peg Near at a Pro-forma market capitalisation of nearly US$1 billion.
- Advised ABC Impact, a Singapore-headquartered Asia-focused private equity firm, on its US$36 million funding in Iceotope Technologies, a UK-based precision immersion cooling tech firm.
- Advised EV Growth, a growth fund under Indonesian venture capital firm East Ventures, on its series A+ funding round for Singapore designer toy collectibles start-up Mighty Jaxx.
Singapore > Construction: Local firms
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP > Firm Profile
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is a leading Singapore law firm associated with Bird & Bird, an international legal practice. The firm advises on both domestic and international cross-border transactions, including projects with a regional or global focus.
The team of over 50 lawyers are recognised as leaders in their respective fields and for their high-quality advice and deep sector knowledge, providing clients with the full range of legal services including advice on commercial, corporate, intellectual property, dispute resolution and arbitration, employment law, competition law, finance, data protection and real estate matters.
The firm has developed a deep industry understanding of key sectors, and its focus on industries being transformed by intellectual property, technology and the knowledge economy, together with its understanding of the diverse local cultures, has given it deep insight into the complex multi-jurisdictional issues clients face when doing business in the region.
With Bird & Bird’s 32 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, the firm is strategically well placed to offer local expertise within a global context. Its considerable international reach enables it to deal with multinational projects and issues, as well as to provide advice which allows for local and international laws, policies and business practices. The firm uses its world-leading expertise in relevant legal and business areas to provide a practical and value-added service to its international clients.
The firm also works with a network of cooperation firms in Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea and other countries in Europe and the Middle East. The firm has trusted partners in the ASEAN region, including Japan, India and also the US, as well as other locations where the firm does not have offices.
Areas of practice: The Singapore practice is sector-focused and it provides clients with the full range of commercial services. It is renowned for its expertise in intellectual property and employment law. It also has market-leading practices in corporate, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, projects and energy, real estate and construction, capital markets, technology, media and telecommunications, and dispute resolution and international arbitration. Its lawyers also have extensive experience in aviation, banking and finance, competition, data protection, life sciences, regulatory and sports.
Announcements: Follow Bird & Bird ATMD’s LinkedIn page or join our mailing list for the latest developments within Bird & Bird ATMD, and updates on matters of topical interest. We share some of these updates below.
Indonesia recently enacted the long-awaited Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law), the country’s first comprehensive law specifically dealing with the issue of data protection. Under the new PDP Law, local businesses and international companies will be liable for the way they use and manage the data of Indonesian consumers.
In Singapore, the maximum financial penalty cap has increased to 10% of annual turnover with effect from 1 October 2022.
What does that mean for your business?
Join us in this joint event on 29 November 2022 with K&K Advocates – Indonesia on Personal Data Protection Law Developments in Singapore and Indonesia. K&K’s Danny Kobrata take you through Indonesia’s new PDP Law while our partner Lijun Chui will discuss how you can reduce your data breach risks with reference to the latest decisions by the Personal Data Protection Commission in Singapore.
Read more: here.
Love, scorn or dismiss them but Web 3.0 and the Metaverse represents a maturing industry affecting even the oldest brick and mortar brands. But what is new is also old — do they herald a radical change or just more of the same? Join our Dispute Resolution partner Shaun Lee, FCIArb in-person on 17 November 2022 as he looks to demystify Web 3.0, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the Metaverse through the lens of Amatino Manucci, the Cold War, the Dotcom Boom-and-Bust and case law.
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Recent developments in technology, in particular, the rise of digital assets and the metaverse, hold the promise to change the way we live, work and play. Unsurprisingly, these developments have brought along with them novel issues which challenge the way we understand and apply existing legal concepts and statutory frameworks. Fundamental questions such as whether digital assets may be considered as property and the category of property which such assets fall into, remain nascent or unsettled issues.
In this article, our partner Lijun Chui and senior associate Allen Lye share five predictions based on emerging trends on the types of technology disputes which we will see in future.
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We are pleased that our Alban Kang and Lorraine Tay have been named as global leaders in the private practice in the recently released WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2022 by World Trademark Review. Congratulations both!
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Big congratulations to our winners of the Rising Star Awards Asia Pacific 2022 by IFLR – Jolie Giouw for Mergers and Acquisitions, and Elaina Foo for Technology!
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In Reed, Michael v Bellingham, Alex (Attorney-General, intervener) [2022] SGCA 60, it was held that emotional distress directly suffered as a result of a contravention of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) may constitute “loss or damage” for which a private action could be commenced. The decision was made in relation to Section 32 of the version of the PDPA in force as of 2018 but remains relevant as the substance of the former Section 32 is now set out in Section 48O of the current version of the PDPA.
In this latest Data Privacy update, our lawyers Lijun Chui, Jeremy Tan, John Kuah and Joseph Lim examine key aspects of the case and shared their thoughts on the matter.
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A big congratulations to Pin-Ping Oh, Audrey Lim and Bridget Goh for their recent recognition as #RisingStars in the Managing IP’s Rising Stars list, 2022 edition!
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The recently introduced Approved Code of Practice (“ACOP”) clarifies what is expected of companies’ Chief Executives (“CEO”) and Board of Directors (“BOD”) in relation to ensuring employees’ workplace safety and health. By way of background, the ACOP provides guidance for companies to attain the outcome stated in a regulation.
In this latest update, our employment lawyers Seow Hui Goh, Natasha Cheng and Sharmaine Chan examine key aspects of the upcoming ACOP and the workplace safety and health implications it has on the duties of CEOs and Board Directors.
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Our corporate lawyers Marcus Chow, Luke Oon and Sally Kim, recently acted for East Ventures as the lead investor in the US$26 million Series A fundraising round of Gokomodo, an Indonesian agriculture supply chain platform, one of the largest Series A investment amounts in Indonesia to date.
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Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 1,400 at this office : 45+Comparative Guides
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United Kingdom: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Published: December 2023
Authors: Sally ShorthosePieter ErasmusMax Gross
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Pharmaceutical Advertising laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom: Venture Capital
Published: March 2024
Authors: Struan PenwardenBenjamin Simon
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Venture Capital laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom: Employment and Labour Law
Published: March 2024
Authors: Alison DixonAnish PathakOlivia Baxendale
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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