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SINGAPORE 048619
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Farhana Sharmeen
Position
Farhana Sharmeen, Co-Deputy Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Asia offices and head of the firm’s Singapore law practice, advises clients globally on complex cross-border transactions with a Singapore nexus.
Ms. Sharmeen combines over 20 years of extensive cross-discipline expertise and a sophisticated understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape to guide financial institutions and companies on corporate and finance transactions, compliance, and governance matters involving:
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- Public and private M&A
- Private equity
- Emerging companies
- Fintech and financial regulatory issues
- Investment funds
- ESG issues
She guides clients through myriad issues that arise in transactions with commercial pragmatism and sensitivity. Ms. Sharmeen views each matter through a bespoke lens, leveraging an understanding of the client’s objectives with a deep bench of transactional expertise to deliver first-of-their-kind solutions.
A recognized leader at the firm, she serves as Asia Chair of the ESG Practice Working Committee and on Latham’s Global EEO Committee. She previously served on the Training & Career Enhancement Committee and Women Enhancing Business (WEB) Committee.
Ms. Sharmeen is Chairperson of the Law Society of Singapore’s Corporate Practice Committee. She regularly writes on ESG and Singapore corporate and regulatory law.
She maintains an active pro bono practice, with a particular focus on migrant workers and human rights issues.
Lawyer Rankings
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Foreign firms
Latham & Watkins LLP
has a global focus on start-up and venture capital work, which includes a major presence in Silicon Valley and other key centres. The Singapore team works closely with colleagues in the US and other international offices, with the key partners having a background in corporate and M&A and private equity buyouts, right down to seed and early-stage funding rounds. The group features both Singapore and international lawyers, covering the full spectrum of technology and life sciences deals, along with other key growth company segments. James Clayton-Payne has a background in venture capital and growth company business, as does Singapore and UK-qualified Farhana Sharmeen. Private equity and venture capital specialist Amy Beckingham splits her time between Singapore and Hong Kong.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms
Counting private equity houses, corporates, funds and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, Latham & Watkins LLP showcases demonstrable experience in public M&A, private takeovers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and disposals, and is well-placed to advise on US, English and Singapore law. Practice leader Amy Beckingham advises on the entire lifecycle of clients’ investments and Sidharth Bhasin’s workload encompasses private equity investments and exits, public and private M&A and joint ventures. James Clayton-Payne maintains a track record in cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions in Asia and the Middle East, while Sharon Lau counts private equity sponsors, corporates and financial investors among her key roster of clients. Other names to note include Marcus Lee and Farhana Sharmeen.
Lawyer Rankings
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- Capital markets: equity and debt: foreign firms
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