Kala Anandarajah
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPTrusted by some of the biggest corporates in the market, the ‘truly exceptional’ team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP enjoys a stellar reputation, managing complex cross-border mergers and investigation mandates. The team is spearheaded by the ’very prominent’ Kala Anandarajah, who is lauded for her ‘outstanding leadership and mastery in navigating the complex elements of antitrust and competition law’. Elsewhere in the team, Tanya Tang, the firm’s chief economic and policy adviser, covers all aspects of competition law and regularly advises major private clients and regulatory bodies in Singapore and the wider region, while Joshua Seet is recommended for his merger control and cross-border expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Kala Anandarajah is a very prominent figure in antitrust and competition law. She has longstanding experience, has outstanding leadership and mastery in navigating the complex elements of antitrust and competition law.'
- 'Joshua Seet is very detailed and meticulous when dealing with complex matters. He is very hand-on in every matter and always prompt with the right solutions for clients.'
- 'Advice is practical and well communicated.'
- 'Rajah & Tann's competition practice, headed by Kala Anandarajah, has deep knowledge of competition law and is prompt in providing quality service to clients. The team understands clients' requirements, has a fantastic understanding of economics and business and understands the regulatory concerns well, enabling well-reasoned submissions and solutions.'
- 'Kala Anandarajah is a standout in every sense. Her knowledge and responsiveness are second to none.'
- 'Practical, responsive and cost-effective.'
- 'The antitrust and competition team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, led by Kala Anandarajah, is truly exceptional. What makes this practice unique is their deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of antitrust issues.'
- 'Kala Anandarajah is always approachable and reliable. She provides practical legal advice and insights.'
Key clients
- HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited
- MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA
- City Energy Pte. Ltd.
- Link Asset Management Limited (manager of Link REIT)
- IMCD N.V.
- IQ-EQ
- SPH Media Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Link Asset Management Limited on its S$2.161 billion acquisition of Jurong Point, Thomson Plaza and other mall assets from NTUC Enterprise’s real estate arm.
- Advised HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited on its US$150 million joint venture partnership to establish a debt financing platform dedicated to sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Advised MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA on its proposed acquisition of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.P.A. by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA.
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Kala Anandarajah