Supported by the firm’s wide-reaching, international M&A practice, the Singapore-based team at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow advises on high-end M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, in addition to corporate reorganisations. Noted for its expertise across the energy, healthcare, technology, financial services and retail sectors, the practice is jointly led by Andrew Martin and Boo Bee Chun, who previously served in the firm’s Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei and Beijing offices and brings considerable experience in M&A deals. Min-Tze Lean advises on mergers, divestments, voluntary delistings and early-stage investment financings, while Xiao Hui Ting handles M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Theodore Heng joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP in August 2023.
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‘A collaborative team.’
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Key clients
- Kewalram Chanrai Group
- Electricity Generating Public Company Limited
- Evercore Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
- ExxonMobil Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Johnson & Johnson
- VMS Asset Management Limited
- Novartis Pharma AG
- Sequoia Capital
- Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd
- S&P Global Inc.
- Tybourne Capital Management (HK) Limited
- UOB Venture Management Private Limited
- Wilbur-Ellis Holdings Inc.
- Acciona Energia Global
- Sequoia Capital
- Daiwa House Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing ExxonMobil Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. as lead Singapore counsel in their sale of 66.99% of the ordinary shares in Esso (Thailand) Public Company Limited to Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited.
- Acted as lead counsel for the EGCO Group on the disposal of its entire shares in three geothermal power plants in Indonesia to Star Energy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Advised Kewalram Chanrai Group on the sale of its 100% interest in EcoOils Group, a waste oil recycling business, to Shell Eastern Petroleum.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Martin, Bee Chun Boo