Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC has a primary focus on project financing, acquisition financing, and real estate and construction financing. It is also noted for debt restructurings and green loans, syndicated financings, and bank regulatory matters. The group represents a range of local banks, regional and international banks with presences in Singapore, other financial institutions, and local and international corporate borrowers. Pauline Chong leads the banking and finance practice and has extensive experience in syndicated and bilateral financings, project finance, and debt restructurings. Renu Menon is deputy head of the group and is also noted for bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition finance, and bank regulatory work. Lau Sok Hiang is a key figure in real estate financings.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is able to explain complex issues is commercial terms making it easy to understand. ’
‘Drew & Napier LLC - Banking and Finance strength lies in their profound expertise demonstrated through their dealing of the transaction. They possess a deep understanding of the industry landscape, allowing them to provide insightful solutions and legal advice. Compared to other firms, this practice comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a ranger of perspectives that enhance problem-solving.’
‘Renu Menon promptly addresses and answers queries raised regarding the various transaction documents. She pays careful attention to specifics and embraces a customer-focused methodology. Unlike other competitors, Renu Menon ensures that every aspect of the transaction is thoroughly attended to, fostering a level of care and engagement that sets her apart in the field.’
‘The team is known to adopt a nonsense approach. No stone too big or too small to look under, and they will try their utmost to find a solution to the matter. They offer service pro bono with no lack or reduction of their service.’
‘Despite being a legal powerhouse and requires little or no introduction in Singapore, no deal or enquiry is too small for Drew. This is what that sets Drew apart and makes Drew relatable to both institutions and retailers alike.’
‘Pauline Chong provides "gold" standard of service and unparalleled strategic depth and speed with her high-level advice on exacting legal and commercial difficulties posed to her. ’
‘Drew & Napier is a firm that is in the bank's panel. We have worked with them as lenders counsel in transactions and they have consistently delivered.’
‘Pauline Chong is very approachable, highly professional, and responsive.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Bank J Safra Sarasin Singapore
- Bank of China (Hong Kong)
- Bank of China
- Bank of Singapore
- CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch
- Citibank
- COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore)
- Credit Industriel et Commercial, Singapore Branch
- CWT
- DBS Bank
- Far East Organization Centre
- Guthrie GTS
- Hotel Properties
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Singapore Branch
- KrisEnergy
- Lee Kim Tah
- Meinhardt Group International Limited and Meinhardt (Singapore)
- Metro Holdings
- Mizuho Bank
- Overseas Union Enterprise
- Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation
- Qatar National Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- The Bank of East Asia Limited, Singapore Branch
- The Wolfpack Culture VCC
- The Wolfpack Fund Management
- Tuan Sing Holdings
- UBS
- United Overseas Bank
- VP Bank
- Woori Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Heliconia Capital Management on the restructuring of and investment into Pacific International Lines.
- Advised the PUB on the ongoing debt restructuring of Hyflux and its subsidiaries, including Tuaspring.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pauline Chong