Banking and finance: foreign firms

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has a highly-rated banking and finance practice in Singapore, which integrates Singapore and English law expertise. The Singapore group operates across Asia Pacific and remains noted for acquisition and leveraged finance, syndicated lending, real estate finance, fund finance, and ESG and sustainability-linked loans. It has close links to many of the major lenders that operate across the region, including CTBC Bank, Mizuho Bank and HSBC. Emmanuel Hadjidakis is chair of the Asia Pacific banking and finance group, is global head of acquisition finance and has continued to advise leading lenders on big-ticket financings. Kah Chin Chu is further noted for syndicated and bilateral loans, though has developed a particular reputation for green facilities and sustainability-linked loans. Kenneth Chuah is a key figure for structured trade and commodity finance, while Ian Roebuck is further noted for fund finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, and general lending. James Huang, Weiling Lee and Kunal Katre are also key members of the team.

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‘Kenneth Chuah is knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The team is very coordinated and is able to respond to any queries swiftly. They are also proficient in cross-border matters.’
‘Dawn Ho has shown to be a valued working partner with the bank. She is very knowledgeable and is able to provide clear advice. If there is an area that is not within her expertise, she is very resourceful to source for a feasible solution.’
‘Baker McKenzie has been supporting the organisation for the legal works under financial supply chain management matters for over eight years. The organisation has expanded its cross-border deals/ transactions vastly over the last few years. The firm has a wide network across globally that are able to support the organisation's focus and direction to drive cross-border deals.’
‘Kenneth Chuah is very well-versed with the legal framework as well as has the insights of market dynamics and commercial industry knowledge. Importantly, Kenneth is always reachable to have a discussion as it is always critical for the organisation to be able to revert to the client in a tight turnaround with the proposed structure/solution.’