A&O Shearman
The Singapore-based office at A&O Shearman has a strong reputation for its capabilities across a broad range of practice areas. Noted for its expertise in the banking and finance arena, the practice assists its impressive client portfolio on matters ranging from M&A and joint ventures to infrastructure and energy projects, as well as capital markets mandates and disputes. The team is overseen by a multitude of experts, including M&A specialist James Mythen and projects, energy, infrastructure and Islamic finance expert Jason Humphreys, both of whom co-head the firm’s Malaysia desk. Mythen advised Telenor ASA in its cross-jurisdictional and high-profile $15bn merger of Digi.com. Aloysius Tan has experience in handling Islamic finance matters, as well as capital markets work, while ‘excellent’ Sheila Ahuja is noted for her expertise in commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Counsel Husayn Reza is praised as ’knowledgeable of market practices’ and assists on the range of banking and finance mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Allen & Overy have an excellent dispute teams given their experience in arbitration matters. They are very approachable and easy to work with.'
- 'Sheila Ahuja is excellent - technically very sound and always well-prepared.'
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Key clients
- Telenor
- UOB
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Work highlights
- Advised Telenor ASA on the combination of Digi.Com Berhad with Celcom Axiata Berhad.
- Advised UOB on the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer business franchise in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for approximately SGD4.9bn.
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