Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP continues to demonstrate its commitment to the start-up and venture capital arena in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia, notably Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. It has an established record in fintech, digital banking and e-commerce, along with technology and semiconductors. It is further recognised for start-up exits. The firm frequently advises prominent venture capital and growth capital funds on their investments, along with start-ups and growth companies on their fundraising exercises and other transactions. Clients praise the firm’s full-service and multidisciplinary approach with expertise ‘ranging from fund formation to M&A to litigation’.  Tracy-Anne Ang is deputy head of the M&A practice and a seasoned professional in the start-up and venture capital sphere. Terence Quek is also deputy head of the M&A group and another key practitioner in this field, as is Brian Ng (’the go-to person for all corporate matters’), who is noted for venture financings and fundraisings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Multi-specialty and discipline, and able to cover several issues at the same time, ranging from fund formation to M&A to litigation. Well positioned to deal with tech and start-up matters.’

  • ‘Very responsive, with good and practical advice. Brian Ng is the go-to person for all corporate matters and is able to anticipate issues.’

  • ‘Complementary skillsets that cover a broad spectrum of requirements of modern businesses.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable, competitive, but practical in application of the law.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Marubeni Growth Capital Asia on its acquisition of a strategic minority stake in AIG Asia Ingredients Corporation.
  • Acted for Intel Capital Corporation in respect of Silicon Box's $200m Series B fundraising round.
  • Acted for Maya Innovations on its $80m Series C2 fundraise.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tracy-Anne Ang, Terence Quek

Other key lawyers

Brian Ng, Janice Pui