Lau Sok Hiang
Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC
Client SatisfactionLauded as ‘very competent and meticulous’, the team at Drew & Napier LLC is well regarded for its ability to navigate complex real estate transactions. The team frequently handles high-value M&A, sales, and divestments for prominent domestic and international developers, REITs, and investment companies. The team is co-led by Ho Soo Lih, an expert in corporate real estate work, and Lau Sok Hiang, who is renowned for going the ’extra mile’ for clients. April Mak assists clients on the sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial properties, buildings and developments, as well as advising on refinancing and mortgage of secured loans.
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'The team, led by Lau Sok Hiang, is very competent and meticulous in their performance. They are responsive and spontaneous in their completion of the conveyancing matters.’
'Lau Sok Hiang has been highly regarded as very thorough in her work. She works expeditiously in any matters given to her and a person that we can trust wholeheartedly.'
‘Capable team. Able to understand and advise across multi-country property deals. Good communications and timely feedback too.’
‘Lau Sok Hiang is a capable lawyer. Able to communicate well and will go to extra mile to get the work done or see that the knowledge you need to make decisions is available.’
‘The team is experienced in executing complex conveyancing transactions.'
‘Lau Sok Hiang is a very experienced conveyancing lawyer who is always responsive and reachable with a phone call.’
‘The team is very strong in their knowledge on the processes and advice to clients are very detailed.'
'With Lau Sok Siang's strong knowledge in the real estate industry, we can always place our trust and depend on her to carry out legal documentation and negotiation effectively and professionally.'
Key clients
- Goldbell Corporation Pte Ltd
- SAMART Comtech Co., Ltd
- Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd (now rebranded as DL E&C)
- Navayo International AG
- Logix Aero Ireland Ltd
- ACASS Canada Ltd
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction
- Royal Group Investments Pte Limited
- American Bureau of Shipping
- Keppel Singmarine
- Creative Technology Limited
- Essar Group including Essar Projects (India) Limitedand Essar Projects Singapore Pte Ltd
- SK ecoplant (formerly known as SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.)
- Emirates National Oil Company (Singapore) Private Limited
- Cisco Systems Inc
- Vietnam Trading Engineering Construction Joint Stock Corporation
- Subash Kabini Power Corporation Limited
- Noomadi Resorts & Residences AG
- Multi-Gold SSDK Resources Pte Ltd
- Alcon group, including Alcon Pte Ltd and CIBA Vision Asian Manufacturing Logistics Pte Ltd
- Howden Axial Fans AB
Work highlights
- Acting for the collective sale committee and the consenting subsidiary proprietors in the collective sale of Far East Shopping Centre.
- Acted for Yangzijiang Realty Pte. Ltd in its acquisition of all the shares in 39 Robinson Road Pte. Ltd., which owns freehold office tower Robinson Point, at an agreed property value of S$399 million.
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Ho Soo Lih, Lau Sok Hiang