Highlighted as ‘efficient and very knowledgeable’, the team at WongPartnership LLP is noted for its work on cutting-edge projects like blockchain-based stablecoins, digital banking platforms, and telemedicine. The practice is also highly regarded for its expertise in navigating payment services license applications for digital asset service providers. Elaine Chan and Joy Tan jointly lead the FSR practice at the firm, and are noted for their extensive regulatory experience advising a broad spectrum of financial institutions on a host of matters. Rosabel Ng is noted for her specific focus on the regulation of derivatives and structured products, as well as regulatory compliance and advisory matters relating to primary financial market infrastructure providers, while Lam Chung Nian earns praise for his ’very practical and sound advice to clients with a sensible analysis of the legal framework’. Other notable individuals include: Sin Wei Ong, who stands out for his corporate finance expertise; Kyle Lee, who specialises in venture capital and start-up matters; Tian Sion Yoong lauded for his ‘best in class working knowledge with leading global financial institutions’; Kylie Peh, noted for her work on both contentious and non-contentious matters; and Chan Jia Hui.
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Testimonials
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'During our collaboration, we have seen nothing but excellence in their management of the client. The team is open in their communication and incredibly responsive to the client's needs. Their grasp of the legal and practical aspects of the matters are what sets apart their team.’
‘Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh are the standout out partners that we have worked with in this sector.'
'With Lam Chung Nian, we are more than confident and comfortable working with him due to his astounding understanding of the practical aspect of the practice area. He provides very practical and sound advice to clients with a sensible analysis of the legal framework.’
'Tian Sion Yoong has a deep understanding and the best in class working knowledge with leading global financial institutions as well as unicorn fintech/blockchain projects.'
- 'Melissa Tham is a rare rising star lawyer who possesses superb technical and business knowledge beyond her level of seniority. Melissa is professional, responsive and sets the very best standard for herself, she is a pleasure to work with.'
‘WP's financial services regulatory team is very thorough in analysing regulatory issues, ranging from banking to fund management to crypto licensing. The team also has a very strong grasp of the underlying technology when advising on crypto matters.’
‘Tian Sion Yoong is very detailed in his analysis, and is also very practical in advising on regulatory matters.’
‘The team is efficient and very knowledgeable in the fintech industry.’
Key clients
- Far East Organization
- GuocoLand Limited
- ARA Asset Management Limited
- Lendlease Group
- ESR Funds Management (S) Limited
- Frasers Logistics & Industrial Trust
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Parkway Holdings
- United Overseas Bank Limited
- UOL Group Limited
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
- City Developments Limited
- Perennial Real Estate Holdings. Pte. Ltd.
- Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
- China CITIC Bank International Limited, Singapore Branch
- Xfers Pte. Ltd.
- Hako Technology Pte. Ltd.
- Cherry Decentral I GmbH
- Northstar Group
- Igloo
- Borneo.io
- JD Sports Fashion Pte Ltd
- KrisShop Pte. Ltd.
- Go-Ventures
- Openspace Ventures
- Wavemaker Partners
- KitaLulus
Work highlights
- Advised UBS Group AG on the Singapore regulatory aspects arising from its merger with Credit Suisse Group AG by way of a statutory merger under the Swiss Merger Act.
- Acting for Wavemaker Partners as leading investor in the US$6 million series A investment round of MFast.
- Advised the client in relation to the roll-out of its digital banking services, and assisted with the drafting and reviewing the terms and conditions of such digital banking services and use of third-party software platforms in conjunction with such digital banking services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Elaine Chan
WongPartnership LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elaine Chan, Joy Tan, Rosabel Ng, Lam Chung Nian, Sin Wei Ong, Kyle Lee, Tian Sion Yoong, Kylie Peh, Jia Hui Chan