Prolegis LLC

The firm: “International lawyers with deep local roots, who trained and practiced at the best law firms in the world.” This aptly describes Prolegis LLC, a premier boutique corporate and commercial law firm in Singapore. It is leading global firm Herbert Smith Freehills’ exclusive and trusted partner for Singapore law advice. The formal alliance with Herbert Smith Freehills offers clients seamless access to both the Singapore law expertise of Prolegis, and the international reach of Herbert Smith Freehills’ global network of 26 offices in the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America.

Prolegis’ founder, the “extremely good”, “very professional and extremely service-minded” Ban Leong Oo, has over two decades of experience at a Magic Circle international law firm and a top Singapore law firm. The firm also boasts an impressively high percentage of lawyers who have practiced at Magic Circle or global elite Wall Street law firms, and are qualified in multiple jurisdictions – England & Wales, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Areas of practice: With a focus on representing local and international enterprises and government entities in their business ventures in Singapore and across Asia, Prolegis’ expertise spans a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, strategic investments, projects, capital markets, bank financing, employment, and corporate governance and advisory.

International legal directories rank Prolegis lawyers as leading practitioners in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and equity and debt capital markets, and commend their practical and commercial approach in helping clients achieve business goals.

Leveraging its range and depth of regional experience in corporate matters, Prolegis value-adds and applies international standards and best practices in its work and client service. Sensitivity to cultural nuances in the regions, combined with a deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory challenges faced by clients in Asia, enables Prolegis to provide practical, innovative and cost-efficient legal advice.

Prolegis values long-term client relationships, investing time to know clients and their businesses, and tailoring services and their delivery to each client’s needs.