Weiling Lee
Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow‘s mix of international and local expertise, along with its close links to key lenders in the market, provides a foundation for a thriving banking and finance practice. The firm maintains an active presence in acquisition finance, syndicated lending, real estate finance, and fund finance, and has made a further impression in sustainability-linked loans and green financings. Emmanuel Hadjidakis is chair of the Asia Pacific banking and finance group, and is global head of the acquisition finance team, and has played a key role in developing the firm’s standing in sustainability-linked loans and green financings, along with real estate finance and subscription line facilities. Kah Chin Chu is an emerging talent in the market, notably in syndicated and bilateral loans, and is another key partner in green facilities and sustainability-linked loans. Ian Roebuck provides further expertise and experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, along with subscription credit facilities. Kunal Katre is another key partner.
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Testimonials
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‘Baker McKenzie have a strong finance team in Singapore.’
‘We often work with Emmanuel Hadjidakis and Kunal Katre primarily on India related transactions. Both are extremely responsive and knowledgeable on India transactions.’
‘Strong team, helpful and reactive to queries, looks outside of the box for effective solutions’
‘Strong market knowledge, willing to share thoughts and ideas beyond a traditional mandate, thanks to Kunal Katre and Amanda Toh.’
‘A strong banking team that advises our clients’ lenders on many transactions. ’
‘Emmanuel Hadjidakis, Kunal Katre and Amanda Toh are all very good commercial banking lawyers who are able to advise lenders effectively whilst also taking into consideration the needs of the borrower’s business. ’
Key clients
- CTBC Bank
- HSBC
- Mizuho Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Deutsche Bank
- Barclays
- Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Bank of America, N.A.
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Limited, India
- Orion Capital
- PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN)
- State Bank of India
Work highlights
- Advised the mandated lead arrangers on a $1.1bn syndicated green loan facility to Indian Railway Finance Corporation, a government linked entity managed by the Ministry of Railway, to raise funding for railway expansion in India.
- Acted for PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), the national power company of Indonesia, in the $750m first-ever commercial green financing facility.
- Advised ANZ Bank Group and the other MLAs on the green finance transaction for the SKI Mauritius (Aditya Birla).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kah Chin Chu
Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowIan Roebuck
Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emmanuel Hadjidakis