A&O Shearman’s market-leading practice covers the full spectrum of mandates, from private M&A, joint ventures, disposals, corporate restructurings and fundraisings to general commercial and corporate governance issues across the ASEAN region, in addition to inbound Singapore matters. Alun Evans, who focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and restructurings, jointly leads the team alongside James Mythen, who has demonstrable experience advising private equity and other corporate investors across the banking and insurance, telecommunications, infrastructure and technology sectors on regional transactions. Recently promoted partner Tom Jokelson focuses on M&A, joint ventures and strategic investments involving Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Other key contacts in the group include senior associates Christine Fong and Ayesha Thapar. Following its merger with Shearman & Sterling, the team now includes Richard Porter and Kok Jin Ong.
Testimonials
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- 'James Mythen has strong industry knowledge and you can always count on him for commercial and practical advice.'
- 'Ayesha Thapar is a competent and capable lawyer, with a very cheerful attitude. I especially appreciate her responsiveness.'
Key clients
- Telenor
- EdgeConneX
Work highlights
- Advised Telenor on the USD15 billion merger of its Malaysian mobile operator Digi.Com Berhad (Digi) with Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) to form a newly-merged entity named Celcom Digi.
- Advised Telenor on the high-profile merger of Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (dtac) with True Corporation Public Company Limited (True) to create a new Thai company.