Singapore

Well recognised for its ability across multiple sectors, especially energy and natural resources, telecoms and financial services. Expertise spans numerous markets in the region, including Thailand, Vietnam and India. Increasingly active advising e-commerce and gig economy clients. Its clients include sovereign wealth funds and state-controlled entities, private equity firms and public companies.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 - Corporate/M&A: International

"The team provided a faultless service from start to finish, with the utmost professionalism and client-facing manner." and "I felt I was in an extremely knowledgeable and safe pair of hands, and I was consistently able to rely on their advice."
Client quotes, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 - Corporate/M&A: International

This well-reputed team receives strong market recognition for the quality of its investment treaty arbitration practice.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

"The firm is very effective in handling international arbitration, particularly when representing multinational clients on complex international disputes."
Client quote, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 - Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

The deep resources the firm can bring to bear, with one client noting: "The firm has a large stable of highly experienced lawyers in project finance and power plants that other law firms in the region would have a hard time matching. They have established extensive relationships throughout the region with international lenders, state-owned utilities and energy sector government agencies, which makes them an invaluable asset to any IPP developer in the region."
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 - Projects & Infrastructure: International

Skillful handling of big-ticket M&A for international oil and gas players, with expertise spanning upstream and midstream assets. Additional strength in advising on notable mining transactions. Maintains a varied portfolio of clients including private equity firms, national oil companies and regional governments. Also noted for its in-depth expertise in production sharing contracts and power sector mandates. Skilled at advising on energy regulatory and compliance matters.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 - Energy & Natural Resources: International

"They are instrumental, and are one of the more enjoyable and commercially-minded firms in Singapore. We like firms that do not overcomplicate and block things, that will work in a sandbox with other advisers and companies." and "They worked on a large number of matters, providing fantastic turnaround. We were really happy, they were very good overall. I don't think anything could be improved."
Client quotes, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 - Energy & Natural Resources: International

Maintains a solid reputation for handling corporate and projects issues in Indonesia, with standout proficiency in energy-related M&A. Also well placed to advise on capital markets transactions and disputes. Other sectors of focus include pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, financial services and infrastructure.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 – Indonesia

Draws upon resources from across its Asia network to represent blue-chip clients in a suite of major corporate transactions. Handles major cross-border investment in telecoms, utilising its extensive capabilities in project finance. Advises clients on joint ventures, M&A and divestments. Particularly active on transactions relating to solar and hydroelectric power.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 – Myanmar

Offers broad international expertise in corporate and M&A transactions, including advising blue-chip corporates on inbound acquisitions. Advises both Thai and international clients, with a particularly vibrant practice in the power space, regularly advising on project finance.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 – Thailand

Leading full-service M&A practice that represents key corporates and financial entities in acquisitions and investments related to India. Excels in handling highly structured, large-scale international deals, working primarily out of the Singapore and London offices. Experience also includes large multi-jurisdictional restructurings and sales, as well as joint ventures. Frequently acts for prominent clients in the telecommunications, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 – India