Nabarro LLP
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Singapore) LLP is continually active in the Singapore market, advising emerging companies and VCs on fundraising and other corporate matters across a number of key growth sectors, specifically TMT, energy and resources, healthcare, life sciences, digital assets and sustainability. Practice leader Toby Grainger is a trusted adviser to numerous regional start-ups and high-growth emerging companies, while co-head Babita Ambekar brings specialist expertise in the technology, consumer and renewable energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘CMS is the best-in-class in terms of quality of service, breadth of experience and knowledge, geographical coverage, responsiveness and transparency.’
‘The team is very thorough but yet do not waste time on matters that are of little consequence. Their response times are phenomenal and can be reached at all hours if the need rises.’
‘What sets Toby Grainger apart is his ability to manoeuvre outcomes subtly and creatively. Moreover, he is always able to give commercially sensible advice and know which issues move the needle and which don't.’
‘Partner's knowledge and experience and the supporting team is excellent. Highly motivated and competent professionals committed to delivering results.’
‘They are very knowledgeable and easy to work with, the partners are thoughtful and listen to the client's needs. Always willing to support and accommodate the client's needs.’
Key clients
- Ecommerce Enablers Pte Ltd (ShopBack)
- Ocean 14 Capital Fund
- Gupshup Inc.
- AgFunder
- Alesca Life
- Ampotech
- Better Urban Farms
- Brightlight Energy
- Carecam
- Coinswitch Kuber
- EnginZyme
- Entellus Holdings Limited
- Genashtim Innovative Learning Pte Ltd (pro bono client)
- Good Startup
- Ignite Thailand Holdings (t/a Roojai)
- Living Remote (t/a Outpost)
- Singtel
- OMERS Ventures
- SBI Ventures
- Sygnum
- T&B Media
Work highlights
- Advised ShopBack in relation to its (i) US$80 million Series F financing led by growth investor Asia Partners, with participation from existing investor January Capital; (ii) US$80 million Series F “tranche 2” round from 65EP; (iii) a US$30 million Series F investment coupled with an Australian collaboration agreement with Westpac Banking Corporation; and (iv) a follow-on US$5.5 million Series F Investment from Asia Partners and SV Invest.
- Advised Ocean 14 Capital, a PE investor focused on sustainable solutions for our oceans, on its acquisition of SyAqua Group, a shrimp aquaculture business with regional reach across Southeast Asia, as part of the client’s wider roll up strategy across the region.
- Advised Roojai, a managing general agent developing its own retail insurance products and distributing them digitally on a B2C model in Thailand and Indonesia, on (i) its US$42 million Series B financing led by HDI International AG, the International Retail Insurance division of the German Talanx Group, with participation from existing investor International Finance Corporation, (ii) the conversion of over US$34 million of shareholder loans into ordinary, Series A and Series B shares, (iii) the repayment of a US$4.5 million shareholder loan, (iv) the repurchase of shares from an existing shareholder for US$10 million, and (v) the replacement of Roojai’s employee equity incentive scheme with a phantom option scheme with assets held in trust for satisfying awards under the scheme.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Toby Grainger, Babita Ambekar