Reed Smith LLP has a fine global reputation for trade and commodities financings, which is replicated in Singapore, where the firm also has a presence in asset finance, fintech and project finance. The Singapore team represents a range of banks, multilaterals, alternative lenders, traders, funds and producers. It has an extensive record in prepayment financings, pre-export financings and borrowing base financings. It is also recognised for its experience with emerging markets in the Southeast Asia region. Omar Al-Ali is driving forward the Singapore office’s trade and commodities finance practice, having joined it in 2020. Simon Spells is a senior figure in aviation finance and Hui Ling Teo was promoted to the partnership in November 2022, having recently joined the firm from Milbank.