Addleshaw Goddard

Imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems.

Good business depends on good advice. Which, ultimately, comes down to four words. Yes. No. Stop. Go. Many of the world’s most recognised and respected businesses turned to Addleshaw Goddard to deliver just that kind of simple answer. They rely on the firm’s lawyers around the world to find imaginative solutions to their pivotal business problems, and to get things done.

The firm’s lawyers in Singapore speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese and  offer clients a full service not only in Singapore and throughout ASEAN, but also in Hong Kong and the greater China region.

The firm’s Asian coverage is further enhanced by a formal alliance with Hashidate Law Office in Japan and internationally by a network of leading independent commercial law firms in Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, India and China to provide clients with a seamless cross-border capability. It also has highly regarded, dedicated business groups with expertise in Africa, India, Korea and Malaysia.

Lawyers in our Singapore team have lived and worked in the ASEAN region for many years and have a deep understanding of the business culture and of geopolitical, legal and commercial challenges in the region.

Our Singapore office operates as a hub for our construction, energy and projects practice, supporting clients with diverse business interests, including in key sectors such as terminals, ports, logistics, real estate, agro, renewables, oil and gas.

The team has acted on  cross-border project developments, financings, joint ventures and corporate transactions in emerging and frontier markets in Africa and in Asia, representing multi-national companies, contractors, terminal operators, financial institutions, renewable energy companies, investors, property developers,  and other clients in complex transactions and projects in South-East Asia and across South Asia, the Gulf region and in Africa.

The firm also has significant experience assisting clients with regard to cross-border and multijurisdictional corporate and commercial work. This includes advising in regards to M&A, corporate finance, joint venture, foreign direct investment and commercial contracts for both local and multinational clients.