Noted for its expertise in the energy and infrastructure, financial services, consumer goods, life sciences, telecoms and technology sectors, Clifford Chance is well-placed to advise on Singapore, English and New York law, and maintains a track record in big-ticket M&A and private equity transactions. Managing partner Valerie Kong advises on cross-border deals in the consumer goods and retail industries, while Melissa Ng acts for multinational companies, regional conglomerates and financial sponsors in M&A, joint ventures and divestments. Kong and Ng jointly lead the team alongside Tom Lin, who stands out for his experience in handling private equity secondaries transactions. Other key contacts in the group include Jamie McLaren, who joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP in February 2024, and Ivan Chan.
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Key clients
- Indonesia Investment Authority
- Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
- GIC
- US International Development Finance Corporation
- PTT International Holding Limited
- Keppel Infrastructure Trust
- Ayala Land
- ACEN Corporation
- JSW Group
- Star Energy
- PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk
- PSA
- Kellogg
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Philip Morris
- GEODIS
- Actis
- Partners Group
- Intermediate Capital Group
- CVC Capital Partners
- Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
- Partior
- Home Credit Group
- Navis Capital Partners
- Platinum Equity
- SeaTown Private Capital
- Mintz Group
- Northstar
- Alpha JWC Ventures
- Saratoga
- CLSA Real Estate
- AGP Sustainable Real Assets
- Bain Capital
- OMS Group Sdn Bhd
- Barito Renewables
- APG Asset Management N.V
- BlackRock
- Capital Square Partners
- Harbour Energy
- Hitachi Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised AGP Sustainable Real Assets (AGP) on Stonepeak’s strategic investment into AGP.
- Advised Bain Capital in relation to its US$250 million investment in Masan Group Corporation (Masan Group).
- Advised OMS Group (OMS) on the strategic investment of US$400 million by KKR to accelerate the growth of OMS' digital infrastructure through expanding its ship fleet size and capabilities, and growing its cable landing stations and subsea cable routes in Southeast Asia.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ivan Chan
Clifford ChanceLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Valerie Kong
Clifford ChanceNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tom Lin
Clifford ChanceJamie McLaren
Clifford ChancePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Valerie Kong, Melissa Ng, Tom Lin