Linklaters continues to lead the market in acquisition finance, leveraged finance, structured credit and fund-related financings. The firm is increasingly active in supporting special situations funds, credit funds and bespoke structured lending. India, Indonesia and Vietnam are amongst its primary markets; the firm has a number of dual English and India qualified lawyers and has a former association with Widyawan & Partners in Indonesia. ‘The APAC guru in leveraged finance’ Philip Badge is a longstanding leader in the market with close links to major banks and alternative lenders. Fiona Gray continues to earn recognition for private credit transactions, acquisition financings and fund-related finance. Dior Lin has made a further impression, since becoming a partner in 2022. Rahul Chatterji joined the Singapore office from Shearman & Sterling LLP in 2023 to reinforce the team’s standing in leveraged and acquisition finance, particularly in relation to India and Southeast Asia. Former Singapore managing partner and banking specialist Christopher Bradley retired in 2022 and former counsel Weiling Lee has joined Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow.
Testimonials
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‘Linklaters are one of the leading law firms in finance in APAC.’
‘We often work with Phil Badge who is the APAC guru in leveraged finance. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of finance law. We also work with Fiona Gray who is an excellent operator. ’
Work highlights
- Advised Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding in their capacity as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners with respect to a heavily syndicated $500m Hong Kong law governed financing for Chindata Group Holdings.
- Advised Indonesia Investment Authority as original lender in relation to a $300m financing to Jakarta-based online travel agency Traveloka.