Providing a 'global perspective' for their clients, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow's multi-faceted offering enables the firm to operate for some notable client names including large-scale Indian corporations and multinationals, particularly with regard to tech mandates. The team is helmed by the very experienced Ashok Lalwani, who is capable on both inbound and outbound issues in India. Other key names to note include Kunal Katre, who excels at handling finance transactions such as syndicated loans and margin lending, and Kah Chin Chu, who is notably capable at assisting clients with external commercial borrowings involving Indian public sector units alongside other high-value transactions. Emmanuel Hadjidakis is immersed within the banking and finance industry, assisting clients with a litany of acquisition finance, property financing and Islamic finance issues.
Testimonials
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‘They are distinguished by their expertise, global perspective, and understanding of the Indian legal and business environment.'
'Their standout qualities include exceptional strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering client-centric solutions.’
Key clients
- Affinity Holdings Private Limited
- CTBC Bank Co., Ltd.
- DBS Bank, Ltd.
- Insud Pharma
- JAIN Irrigation Systems Limited (Jain Irrigation)
- Johnson & Johnson
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- PDS Limited
- Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
- Tech Mahindra Limited
- The Association of Banks in Singapore
- Varun Beverages Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Affinity Holdings Private Limited on the separation and the sale of its GCC healthcare business to Alpha GCC Holdings, which is a joint venture company between a consortium led by Fajr Capital, a sovereign-owned private equity firm headquartered in the UAE, and the Moopen family. The total deal value is $1.01bn.
- Advised Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (Jain Irrigation), an Indian multinational company with manufacturing plants in 30 locations across the globe, on the merger of its international irrigation business with Temasek-owned Rivulis Pte. Ltd, a direct competitor.
- Advised on the spinning-off of Johnson & Johnson's consumer healthcare businesses into a new listed entity named Kenvue, Inc.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ashok Lalwani