Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has a prolific record in bulge-bracket financings, particularly in relation to real estate and REITs. It is also at the forefront of sustainability-linked and green loans, especially those connected to real estate acquisitions and developments. The firm has a burgeoning presence in cross-border financings, including those involving India, Indonesia and China. It has close links to a multitude of regional and international lenders, along with a number of REITs and other corporates in Asia Pacific. Angela Lim is qualified to practise in England and Singapore, is co-head of the banking and finance group, and has extensive experience in high-value local and cross-border loans, including sustainability-linked financings. Also co-head of the team, Ng Sey Ming is Singapore, Malaysia and UK qualified, and is a leading figure in real estate finance, acquisition finance, and sustainability-linked loans. Lee Weilin is further noted for sustainability-linked financings, REIT transactions, and corporate loans. Lee Xin Mei and Cheryl Tan cover banking and debt capital markets transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘Ng Sey Ming (Partner) and Ho Mei Shi (Partner) - Good personalities, approachable, competent and highly efficient. Prompt in responding to queries.’
‘The team is knowledgeable in banking and finance deals. They are responsive and able to execute transactions in a timely and efficient manner.’
‘Ng Sey Ming is easily accessible, and the advice given are solution based.’
‘Deep knowledge of market practice and issues. Advise provided are practical and commercial.’
‘Young partners who are driven and competent. Also known to focus on ESG.’
‘Lee Weilin has impressed me with work, despite a relatively young age. Could stand up well against the older partners in her field. Highly recommended .’
‘The team at Rajah & Tann is always highly responsive, consistently delivers expert and quality legal advice and most importantly, constant assurance that they are professionals who have the backs of their clients on all transactions. ’
‘Lee Xin Mei is our go-to lawyer for highly structured and complex leveraged and acquisition financings. She is a high-caliber and top-tier legal talent with an extremely astute mind. She is always able to quickly grasp the nuances in highly complex transactions and is extremely knowledgeable in both legal and commercial issues. She is extremely dedicated, always responsive, and highly reliable - you can always count on her to deliver high-quality work even under compressed deadlines. She is also highly personable, connects well with her clients, and demonstrates great leadership. She is solution-oriented and is always patient in taking the time to explain concepts to clients.
'Adzfar Alami is extremely dedicated, highly responsive, and always goes the extra mile for clients. He is always kind and patient in taking the time to explain concepts to clients. His strong personal skills help him to connect well with clients. Adzfar is also very knowledgeable and able to deliver expert and tailored legal advice to help address legal and commercial issues. He is highly reliable and can always be counted on to deliver high-quality work even under compressed timelines.’

Key clients

Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility, a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank
Citigroup Global Markets Singapore, BofA Securities, DBS Bank, and Citicorp International and various other lenders
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Qatar National Bank and RHB Bank