White & Case Pte. Ltd. has deep expertise in Singapore and Southeast Asia with the banking and finance team led by two partners that have been based in the country for more than 15 years each. The group is noted for representing a multitude of banks along with a range of private equity sponsors. It has an extensive record in acquisition and leveraged finance, mezzanine finance, fund finance, private credit and structured commodity finance; clients highlight the team for ‘sponsor-driven financings’. It is also making a further impression in sustainability-linked financings. Alexander McMyn is the executive partner of the Singapore office and has an extensive record in banking and finance matters across the region, particularly Singapore, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Charles McConnell is noted for acquisition finance, fund finance and structured financings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘White & Case Singapore's banking practice has a broad range of expertise and focuses on the more complex side of sponsor-driven and cross-border financing. The current team have been in place for several years now and have established a good reputation in the market.’

  • ‘The two main partners are Alexander McMyn and Charles McConnell. They are both highly experienced and can be relied upon for providing user-friendly advice in often difficult and challenging circumstances. They can often be seen advising on sponsor-driven financings and in Southeast Asian jurisdictions such as Vietnam.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexander McMyn

Other key lawyers

Charles McConnell