Corporate and M&A: local firms

WongPartnership LLP

The team at WongPartnership LLP goes ‘above and beyond’ for its roster of clients on big-ticket domestic and cross-border transactions across the Asia Pacific region, China and the Middle East, including M&A, joint ventures, disposals and private equity deals. Andrew Ang showcases stellar expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, privatisations and private equity investments, and jointly leads the team alongside Chan Sing Yee, who, alongside Quak Fi Ling, is praised as ’service-oriented and solution-driven’. Mark Choy acts for acquirers and targets in cross-border M&A, while Audrey Chng handles both public and private transactions, and Anna Tan ‘always rises to the challenge’. Other key contacts in the group include chairman and managing Ng Wai King, Low Kah Keong, Kyle Lee and recently promoted partner Rachel Tan.

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Testimonials

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‘Their willingness to go above and beyond in providing their services helps facilitating a smooth transaction.’
‘The WongPartnership M&A team is extremely responsive, knows the market and the law inside out, is commercial and able to provide solutions to complex issues. The WongPartnership team will go the extra mile to facilitate your transaction with a view to ensuring your interests are well-protected.’
‘Quak Fi Ling is always responsive, knows her stuff and has a keen eye for detail. She is commercial, able to pick things up very quickly and is always willing to patiently assist a client to achieve its end.’
‘Chan Sing Yee and Quak Fi Ling are both service-oriented and solution-driven, and they always go the extra mile.’
‘Audrey Chng and Rachel Tan react promptly to our queries and they demonstrate great teamwork.’
‘Anna Tan always provides sound advice, and good guidance. Responsive and always raising to the challenge.'
‘The team is distinguished by its deep expertise and unwavering commitment to client service. Their team is highly knowledgeable and always ready to engage in discussions, providing assistance beyond the immediate scope of work.’
‘Kyle Lee's strategic vision and leadership are complemented by the unique strengths of his team members.’

Key clients

Keppel Corporation
UBS Group AG
Frasers Centrepoint Asset Management Ltd
Tower Capital
KKR & Co.
ESR Funds Management (S) Limited
Dymon Asia Private Equity
Olam Group Limited
Singapore Exchange Limited
Capitaland Ascendas REIT Management Ltd
Xora Innovation
Stonepeak Partners LLC
Eza Hill Properties Holdings Limited|JINGDONG Property, Inc.
65 Equity Partners
Eu Yan Sang International Ltd
Righteous Crane Holding Pte. Ltd.

Work highlights

Acted as the Singapore counsel to UBS Group AG with respect to its merger with Credit Suisse Group AG by way of a statutory merger under the Swiss Merger Act.
Acted as the Singapore counsel to CMA CGM in its proposed acquisition of 100% of Bolloré Logistics for an enterprise value of approximately €5 billion.
Acting for Great Eastern Holdings Limited (the “Offeree”) in relation to the voluntary unconditional general offer by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (the “Offeror”), for all the issued ordinary shares in the capital of the Offeree that are not owned or agreed to be acquired by the Offeror or its subsidiaries, for a total consideration of approximately S$1.4 billion.

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