Banking and finance: local firms

WongPartnership LLP

WongPartnership LLP remains a market leader in banking finance, noted for its history in acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending. More recently it has been at the forefront of green loans and sustainability-linked financings. It continues to be active in acquisition finance in the real estate sphere and advised Perennial Shenton Property on the refinancing of the acquisition of, and the S$3bn green loan syndicated financing of the 8 Shenton Way project development. The firm represents all three of Singapore’s major banks and international banks with a presence in Singapore, the vast majority of Singapore’s top real estate developers and REITs, leading international private equity houses, prominent government-linked companies and established multinationals based in Singapore. Susan Wong is at the pinnacle of the profession, heads the financial services group and has over 35 years of experience in major banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance and real estate finance. Christy Lim is deputy head of the banking and finance practice, and also leads many of the firm’s top banking and finance engagements. Alvin Chia is another leading name in the team, as are emerging talents Felix Lee and Bernadette Tan.

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‘Bernadette Tan is extremely responsive and knowledgable. She is able to explain complex legal terms to the layman to understand the purpose and repercussion of the clauses.’
‘Counsels from WongPartnership have strong legal knowledge with a good balance of commercial sense. Its turnaround is quick and it always guards the client's interest keenly. ’
‘Alvin Chia has his client's interests at heart and is very practical. He is truly one of the few lawyers who when I engage him, I know that we are in trusted hands.’
‘Susan Wong - An industry leader with vast experience and constantly leading the most complex transactions. Bernadette Tan - One of the best young banking lawyers around already with a formidable deal history. Always delivers and puts the client first.’
‘Wong Partnership is one of the most established law firms in Singapore and their Banking and Finance practice has a strong and credible track record having acted for many issuers and borrowers in large lending transactions. They have strong domain knowledge which is very valuable in guiding issuers and borrowers to negotiate with lenders on significant transaction terms and conditions.’
‘Christy Lim demonstrated a very high level of technical competency in this syndicate loan transaction and was able to provide clear advice on the legal and commercial implications of the issues involved. She was very professional and proactive in dealing with issues on the transaction with a view to protecting and safeguarding our interests as borrowers. She kept a close tab on the tight timeline of the critical paths to ensure that the transaction would be completed in time. It is a pleasure to work with Christy!’
‘Christy Lim is a veteran in her field. She is always known as a tough negotiator, highly experienced, and quick to provide advice and support for her clients. Highly recommended.’
‘Good team support with seamless info within the various partners, and associates in the team. The same team members are available to work on the same client on subsequent transactions that arise in subsequent years. Partners and senior associates have good knowledge and are able to advise.’

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