Angela Lim
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPRajah & Tann Singapore LLP has an outstanding record in large-scale banking and finance transactions, especially in the real estate sector. It has furthered its standing in sustainability-linked loans and green loan facilities. The firm has demonstrated its expertise in cross-border financings, including those involving Indonesia, Thailand and China. Aviation finance is another forte under Paul Ng. The firm has close links to major local, regional and international banks and has a spread of borrower clients. Angela Lim is dual-qualified in Singapore and the UK, having practised at international law firms before joining Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP in 2010; she has a background in acquisition and leveraged finance, structured financings and real estate financings. Ng Sey Ming is qualified in Singapore, Malaysia and the UK, and is recognised for expertise in real estate finance and sustainability-linked loans. Lee Weilin is another key member of the team, along with Lee Xin Mei and Cheryl Tan who cover both banking and capital markets transactions. Ho Mei Shi is noted for REIT and sustainability-linked loans.
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‘Lee Weilin brings intellectual acuity, wisdom and finesse to high-stakes deal discussions and is consistently able to find a path forward for her banking clients. She is praised by both banks and sponsors for being fair and balanced in her approach to resolving delicate issues, both legal and commercial.’
‘Rajah & Tann's banking and finance team is very established in acting for both banks and borrowers. Their experience and turnaround time in preparing and negotiating across the whole suite of financing documentation is an asset in closing a transaction, especially where timelines are critical.’
‘Ng Sey Ming stands out for the depth and breadth of his experience in banking and finance, and debt capital markets.’
‘Extremely responsive, solutions oriented and ability to get things done.’
‘Lee Xin Mei is practical, responsive and solutions oriented. Adzfar Alami is client oriented with a keen eye for details.’
‘The team, led by Lee Xin Mei, 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 calibre and top class 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.'
- '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 helps him to connect well with clients.’
Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd
- BOFA Securities Inc
- DBS Bank Ltd
- Vietjet
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- AirAsia
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel to the arrangers (Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd, BOFA Securities Inc, and DBS Bank Ltd) for the US$550 million credit financing, including documentation, negotiation and advisory matters to Digital Core REIT.
- Acted as counsel to the arrangers (Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte Ltd, BOFA Securities Inc, and DBS Bank Ltd) for the EUR300 million credit financing, including documentation, negotiation and advisory matters, to Digital CoreREIT.
- Acted for Vietjet in its US$7.3 billion (at catalogue prices) acquisition of 20 A330-900 NEO Airbus wide-body aircraft.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mei Shi Ho
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Angela Lim, Ng Sey Ming