Dorothy Marie Ng
WongPartnership LLPWongPartnership LLP‘s corporate real estate practice handles the full spectrum of work across the real estate sector. The ’technically very strong‘ team assists a solid client base of REITs, developers, and high-net-worth individuals, among others, with the full spectrum of commercial, industrial, and residential property work, and is noted for its established track record in advising on financings, divestments, joint ventures, M&A real estate deals and complex lease matters. The practice is co-headed by Dorothy Marie Ng, ’a leader in her field‘, who acts for banks and high-net-worth individuals, and corporate expert Monica Yip, who has extensive expertise in property-related transactions. Tan Teck Howe is a key name for regulatory issues. Serene Soh and Angela Lim are key names in the practice.
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‘The practice led by Dorothy Ng is highly proficient and professional in delivering its advice and services. They are very customer-focused and can be counted on to deliver quality work within short notice.’
‘The team is able to pull together resources to ensure that deal milestones and timelines are met. They are collaborative, give sound and studied advice and are willing to take commercial positions to close the gaps.’
‘Vastly experienced in the entire real estate landscape.’
‘Dorothy Marie Ng is a leader in her field. Aside from being involved in the biggest transactions, clients will find her knowledge and familiarity with institutions and government authorities very valuable. Very good at pre-empting risks and obstacles in a transaction to prevent any surprises or hiccups.’
‘The team has a lot of depth, combined with unparalleled market knowledge. There is seamless integration with the other teams (e.g. M&A, Banking) which is invaluable when working on major transactions that involve more than just real estate.’
‘The partners are always available for a discussion, even at short notice, and have been a helpful sounding board on many deals.’
Work highlights
- Acted for CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited in an acquisition of a cold storage logistics facility in Singapore via the purchase of A3 SG ETA Pte. from A3 Lux Alpha S.a.r.l for S$191.9 million.
- Advised Frasers Centrepoint Asset Management and Frasers Property on the joint acquisition of a 50% stake, in Gold Ridge Pte from Mercatus Tres Pte, valued at S$652.5 million.
- Advising IOI Properties Group on the acquisition of the 1.1ha white site at Central Boulevard.
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Dorothy Marie Ng, Monica Yip