Tag: Singapore

Linklaters advises the joint lead managers on Bank Mandiri’s inaugural issuance of USD750 million in securities

Singapore-based Oon & Bazul rebrands to Bazul LLC, completing a two-year transformation into a disputes-only firm.

A&O Shearman advises Advance Intelligence Group (AIGL) on selling 60% in fintech subsidiary Neuroncredit to Grab for USD1.49 billion 

Argus Partners appoints Saurav Kumar as head of its Japan and South Korea desk, alongside Swathi Sreenath as a partner

Loeb & Loeb expands its global presence with the launch of a Singapore office 

King & Wood is expanding its international network with a Singapore office set to open in early October

Sidley Austin guides Circle Internet Group on its USD400 million acquisition of Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay

Rajah & Tann Singapore has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special gala dinner on 10 September 2026.

Singapore energy and commodities law firm Blackstone & Gold hires Joyce Fong as a director

Singapore-based Dentons Rodyk recruits Kevin Ng as a partner, bolstering talent in tax, trusts, estates and wealth preservation

Dentons Rodyk advises Singapore Land Group (SingLand) on deal structuring for the partial redevelopment of the Marina Square complex.

Kirkland & Ellis and Linklaters advise ESR Group on sustainability-linked refinancing facilities totalling more than USD2 billion

An executive need not break the law to become entangled in a Singapore criminal investigation

King & Spalding adds Nicola Yeomans as a partner, strengthening its corporate practice group in Singapore

Penningtons Manches Cooper launches its first private wealth practice outside the UK in Singapore

The SCCA and the GCAI sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between the in-house legal communities of Singapore and India.

Helmsman appoints Raj Mannar as a director and head of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice in Singapore.

Baker McKenzie bolsters its dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong with the addition of Justin Tang as a partner.

Singapore’s Donaldson & Burkinshaw recruits Lynn Soh as a corporate and commercial partner and team lead of the M&A and employment practices.

Keppel Group divests 40% equity in Ho Chi Minh City real estate development Empire City for SGD343 million (USD270 million)

Stephenson Harwood recruits Zhi Chao Chor as a partner to shore up its finance practice in Singapore

Seladore Legal shores up its international arbitration practice in Singapore with Kate Apostolova joining as a partner

Focus Law Asia adds three lawyers, including Augustine Liew as head of shipping and admiralty in Singapore

White & Case grows its global M&A practice with the onboarding of Parthiv Rishi as a partner in Singapore

SAIC Motor and General Motors sign a renewal agreement, extending the term of their joint venture, SAIC-GM, by 20 years to 2047

DLA Piper strengthens corporate talent with the appointment of Jake Robson as a partner at its Singapore office

Allianz Global Investors to acquire UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) for SGD555 million (USD433 million)

Linklaters acts on Singapore’s issuance of SGD2.6 billion (USD2 billion) in sovereign green bonds due 2046

Matthew Secomb, formerly head of international arbitration in Asia-Pacific for White & Case, joins his wife, Anne, at boutique practice Secomb Arbitration

Singapore-based boutique law firm Braddell Brothers onboards Venetia Tan as a partner, expanding its international arbitration practice

Wharf REIC secures an agreement to sell Wheelock Place in Singapore for USD864.8 million, with an expected profit of USD128.8 million

Ownership of AI-generated content took centre stage in a debate at the SCCA GenA2Z, an annual initiative exploring emerging issues shaping the legal industry

Kansai Electric Power Company acquires a 14% stake in PMJVCo Holdings, which owns the 600MW Wawa Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in the Philippines.

Freshfields shores up its global M&A and capital practice with the return of Sean Donovan as a partner at its Singapore office

Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) brings back Peter Glover as a partner in Singapore to grow its global shipping practice

Linklaters bolsters the firm’s corporate practice in Singapore with the return of Alun Evans as a partner

A&O Shearman advises financial services company Allianz on its SGD2.7 billion (USD2.1 billion) acquisition of HSBC Life Singapore.

A&O Shearman, TT&A, Linklaters Singapore, Harneys Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis, Clifford Chance and BLC Roberts & Associates have acted for Vedanta Resources Finance II

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) opens its third representative office in India, adding to its six overseas branches.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) opens its third representative office in India, adding to its six overseas branches.

Jones Day bolsters its restructuring capabilities in Australia with the addition of Nicholas Dunstone as a partner in Sydney

New Singaporean law firm Anchor Law has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of Jevan Li as a director

Firms act on Korea Electric Power Corporation’s USD700 million dual-tranche note issuance under its USD11 billion global medium-term note programme

Philippine Airlines’ issues landmark USD300 million 7.75% five-year senior unsecured guaranteed notes

Helmsman announces the appointment of Yan Yan Lin as its new CEO, who brings a wealth of experience to the law firm

Baker McKenzie advises Vietnam’s Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, (MB Bank) on numerous offshore financing transactions, totalling USD550 million

Shook Lin & Bok Singapore advise Healthway Medical Group on its proposed acquisition of Bridgepoint Health for an undisclosed amount

Firms drive electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy’s INR13 billion (USD134 million) qualified institutional placement (QIP)

Sundaresh Menon will retire as Chief Justice of Singapore on 26 February 2027, with Sushil Nair to succeed him

Rajah & Tann Singapore bolsters its international arbitration practice with the appointment of partner Scott Tan

Phoenix Kallang secures SGD588 million (USD456 million) in credit facilities to finance the acquisition and development of a Singapore residential project

Shook Lin & Bok and BR Law Corporation advise on Centre Testing International Group’s 100% acquisition of Ugene Laboratory Services

Latham & Watkins, Allen & Gledhill and Clifford Chance guide parties in Foundation Healthcare’s SGD242 million (USD187 million) IPO in Singapore

Pinsent Masons MPillay recruits Jessica Loy as a partner strengthening its financing capability in Singapore

Firms counsel parties involved in Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s JPY28 billion (USD173.6 million) sustainable loan

Clyde & Co expands its Asia-Pacific energy and construction practice with David Phua’s addition in Singapore

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore

Constance Zhao from Mallesons Singapore will further enhance Fangda Partners’ dispute capabilities in the Southeast Asian market

Philippines law firm Ocampo & Suralvo Law Office strengthens corporate and M&A team with partner Lyra Flores-Bisnar’s arrival

Firms advise on Mitsubishi Corporation’s Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of USD1 billion in senior notes

Latham & Watkins guides Japan’s Tokyo Century Corporation on its joint venture with Singapore’s OUE to acquire the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

DLA Piper advises Sumber Energi Surya Morowali on a project set to be among the largest solar PV and battery energy storage facilities in Indonesia

DAC Beachcroft appoints Andrew Robinson as location head of its Singapore office for a three-year term

China Commercial Law Firm has received approval to establish a Singapore office as its 20th overseas branch, further expanding its global legal services network

Nishimura & Asahi, Watson Farley & Williams and Stephenson Harwood advise on the closing of Navigator Gas’ USD205.8 million financing

Firms chart Italian stationary giant FILA Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini’s sale of 7% stake in Indian subsidiary DOMS Industries

Singapore’s Drew & Napier names four new managing directors, who are from the law firm’s dispute resolution and IP practices

PJS Law and Latham & Watkins act on Frontier Tower Associates Philippines’ acquisition of 100% in Transcend Towers Infrastructure

Freshfields assists Blackstone on the sale of Singapore-headquartered Interplex Datacom to Taiwan-based BizLink Holding for USD850 million

Practical guidance on why Singapore remains the dispute resolution hub for Japanese companies investing across Asia

Setting up a holding company in Singapore does not, by itself, secure tax-free treatment

Singapore-New Zealand essential supplies pact boosts resilience, ensures trade flows in crisis, consultation and fewer export restrictions

Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) establishes liaison offices in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Baker McKenzie’s Singapore and Malaysia arms assist on Sime Darby Property’s MYR1.25 billion (USD306 million) shariah-compliant investment fund

For Marco Chung, group head of legal at CITIC Securities International, the choice for arbitration seat in China-related disputes is clear

Dentons appoints John Goulios as its Asia-Pacific region insurance leader, as the firm looks to expand its offering in this practice area

The SCCA signs a memorandum of understanding with the National Trades Union Congress, offering structured support for the in-house commnity

White & Case advises lenders on a USD575 million inaugural holding company financing for Stonepeak-backed Digital Edge

Singapore firms steer USD841m refinancing loan for Frasers Tower in the Lion City

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre officially launches Beijing representative office, which comes more than a decade after the Shanghai branch in 2016

Clifford Chance advises private equity giant CVC Capital Partners on its proposed investment in Indonesian retail company Mitra Adiperkasa

Arbitration law firm Peter & Kim bolsters Singapore office with the appointment of Elodie Dulac as a partner

Clifford Chance advises on the issuance of USD733 million in infrastructure asset-backed securities (IABS) by Bayfront IABS VIII

Allen & Gledhill appoints Wang Xin partner to lead China practice in Shanghai, strengthening M&A

ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals

Disputes law firm CANDEY expands into Asia with Singapore office, open to APAC collaborations

K&L Gates to split from Straits Law in Singapore, ending seven-year partnership in 2027

Allen & Gledhill establishes two new practices – technology disputes, and healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals

Drew & Napier assists digital asset platform Payward on its USD600 million acquisition of Hong Kong-based fintech Reap

Dechert appoints two partners from Milbank – David Cho, ex-managing partner of the Seoul office, and special counsel Min Kim

Hogan Lovells bolsters corporate and finance practice in Singapore with the appointment of Eric Tan as a partner

Linklaters advises Malaysia-headquartered Genting Group on its issuance of USD1.25 billion dual-tranche subordinated perpetual securities

Simmons & Simmons hires Han Ming Ho as a partner in Singapore to strengthen its asset management and investment funds practice

Adnaan Noor, formerly a partner at WongPartnership, goes solo with the launch of his own firm, Ashmere Law Asia, in Singapore

Covenant Chambers appoints former Rajah & Tann Singapore partner Ching Meng Hang as a director, effective 21 April 2026. 

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain strengthen insurance offering in the Asia-Pacific with the appointment of partner Sumyutha Sivamani in Singapore  

Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses

A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region

Firms advise on MTT Shipping and Logistics’ IPO on the Bursa Malaysia, raising MYR652 million (USD164 million)

Walkers and Baker McKenzie advise on Malaysian developer IOI Properties Group’s SGD2.5 billion (USD1.9 billion) Singapore tower buy

Ashurst ADTLaw advises CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on its SGD3.9 billion (USD3 billion) acquisition of Paragon

Kennedys appoints Trevor Ho, from Australian law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley, as a partner in Singapore

APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners

Dentons Rodyk aids SingHaiyi-led consortium of developers on an SGD880 million (USD691 million) acquisition of the Loyang Valley condominium complex in Singapore

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore arm of the global law firm, and Gibson Dunn advised on regulatory technology company Diginex’s

Baker McKenzie Vietnam advises on a USD488 million unsecured syndicated loan to Techcom Securities, making it the largest of its kind in the country

Indonesian firms assist Bank Mandiri on USD750 million global bond offering in the first benchmark USD issuance from Southeast Asia since late February 2026

Clyde & Co has strengthened its global aviation practice in the Asia-Pacific with the relocation of partner Jahnavi Ramachandran

ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March

Dentons Rodyk advises a developers’ consortium on the SGD951 million (USD746 million) acquisition and financing of a Government Land Sales site

PJS Law advises Singapore-headquartered WEnergy Global and Philippine developer ARCII on the launch of a PHP2.1 billion (USD35 million) off-grid microgrid initiative

Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar

Singapore law firm Collyer Law has appointed Hari Veluri as a director and head of its newly established disputes practice

Firms are advising Delivery Hero on selling its foodpanda transport business in Taiwan to Grab for USD600 million

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is planning to reopen a Singapore office to strengthen cross-border capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region

Singapore’s oldest law firm, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, has marked its 165th year in practice

Ashurst names Kai Yun Tan as a partner, expanding its restructuring, insolvency and special situations practice in Singapore

Rajah & Tann Singapore’s deputy managing partner Kelvin Poon SC takes over as regional head of dispute resolution as part of practice reorganisation

Firms assist Thailand-based Arise Digital Technology’s USD3.2 billion acquisition of a 25% stake in telecoms company True Corporation

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel