Meet the team

Corporate Practice Group

Yuen Law LLC

Singapore, Singapore
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Deals

Represented Pine Venture Partners in leading a USD25 million Series B fundraise for United States based virtual reality developer Spatial Systems Inc under the client’s Pine Metaverse Fund.

Acted as legal counsel for Cap Vista during its investment into Transcelestial, a startup that is developing high-speed internet via a space-based laser network, in a USD9.6 million Series A funding round. Cap Vista is the strategic investment arm of the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Defence.

Organigram

Team Services

Our Corporate Practice Group understands the intricacies and nuances of transactions. Clients value our extensive deal-making experience and expertise in navigating complex areas of company and financial regulatory law.

Managing Director Samuel Yuen leads the Startups and Corporate Actions practice team. Key contacts include Director Angeline Wong. Resourceful, ambitious, and ready to take on novel challenges, the team’s technically pragmatic approach has earned it its ‘Wild West’ moniker within the firm. It has a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions. Our firm’s reputation has drawn a diverse clientele that spans across high-growth industries such as finance, clean energy, artificial intelligence, deep technology, sustainable foods, life sciences, hospitality and healthcare. Our firm also serves ultra high-net-worth individuals in their investment, governance and philanthropic needs.

Leading our Regulatory and Securities practice team is Senior Director Kevin Chua. He is a well-respected technical expert in the laws relating to cryptocurrency, financial regulations, fintech, investment funds and payment services matters. Private sector stakeholders regularly seek his expertise on matters related to digital tokens, blockchain services, gold-backed offerings and licensing applications, fund offering documentation, fund formation, and VCC matters. We count it our privilege to be considered a trusted partner by startups, venture capital firms, fund managers, financial institutions, payments service providers, credit card firms, token issuers, digital asset exchanges, and government-related entities.

 

Testimonials

Awards and Recognition

Legal500

Firms To Watch: Fintech And Financial Services Regulatory: Local Firms (2024)

Chambers and Partners, Asia Pacific

Band 4 in Startups and Emerging Companies (2023, 2024), Band 3 in Startups and Emerging Companies (2022, 2021)

asialaw Profiles

Recognised Firm in Corporate and M&A (2024), Notable Firm in Dispute Resolution (2024, 2023) Notable Firm in Private Equity (2024, 2023) Notable Firm in Corporate and M&A (2022, 2021)

asialaw Client Service Excellence

Highest-rated Firm in Private Equity (2021)

The Straits Times - Singapore's Best Law Firms 2024

Commercial Law (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021), Mergers & Acquisitions (2024, 2023), Investment Funds (2024)

IFLR1000

Notable Firm in M&A (2023, 2022, 2021)

Asian Legal Business (ALB) Pan Asian Regulatory Summit Awards

Finalist for Regulatory Law Firm of the Year (2023)