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Our Banking & Finance Practice is recognised as a leading banking and finance practice in Singapore, operating across the full spectrum of financing transactions ranging from straightforward bilateral facilities to the most complicated transactions. The breadth, depth and size of our practice, together with our multi-disciplinary approach to transactions, allow us to work on many of the highly complex, cutting-edge and significant transactions in leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financing, real estate financing, infrastructure project financing, asset financing, ship and aircraft leasing, tax structured financing, Islamic financing, cross-border financing and other highly structured financing in the region.

Serving both local and international clientele, our practice is consistently appointed by the largest financial institutions operating in the region. We also regularly act for many of the largest corporations in Singapore and the region in their financing exercises.

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Allen & Gledhill's heavyweight banking practice contains a deep bench of market-leading lawyers whose wide-ranging expertise spans acquisition financing, leveraged financing, syndicated loans, and project and real estate financing. The team frequently advises on major refinancings across a range of industries. The firm is especially well-known for its work with major banks, private and listed companies, and private equity houses. The firm also represents major corporate borrowers ranging from regional property developers to multinational real estate players. The firm houses a talented regulatory team providing high-calibre advice to both domestic and international clients, including on financial regulatory compliance and disputes. The team regularly interacts with MAS on behalf of its impressive client roster.

Work Highlights

  • Allen & Gledhill acted for DBS Bank, United Overseas Bank and Oversea-Chinese Banking on the USD5.9 billion term facilities extended to CLA Real Estate.

  • Allen & Gledhill advised the World Bank on payment services in Singapore in relation to its Business Ready project.

Strengths

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The A&G team is known for its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and is our go-to firm for complex deals.

Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondent
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A&G has a very strong corporate banking franchise. They have very proficient and experienced partners with good knowledge and expertise. They can provide sound advice and negotiate the best outcome.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Hudspeth
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Mark Hudspeth
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Senior Statespeople
Mark Hudspeth is a senior figure in the market and co-leads the banking and finance practice. He is experienced in advising on a variety of term and revolving loans and acting for large banking clients.
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Francis Mok
Francis Mok
Star Individuals
Francis Mok remains one of the most distinguished figures in the banking and finance market, renowned as an adviser on regulatory changes. He attracts market recognition for his close relationships with major banks in the region.

Francis is very knowledgeable, with a very strong command of industry knowledge.

He exudes confidence and is very practical in his approach. One aspect I truly appreciate is that, despite his packed schedule, he makes it a point to personally address urgent queries.

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Chee Wai Kok
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Chee Wai Kok
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Band 1
Kok Chee Wai maintains a powerful reputation in the market, with strong expertise in project and real estate finance. He regularly acts as lenders' counsel for major regional banks.

Chee is one of the best in the market. He is very experienced and reliable.

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Karen Tiah
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Karen Tiah
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Band 1
Karen Tiah is positioned at the forefront of the regulatory banking and finance market. She has a wide range of expertise, including in relation to financial technology and Islamic financing regulatory aspects.

Karen is one of the best lawyers that I have worked with. I absolutely trust her judgement and know that her advice is accurate. She is the gold standard. You can't go wrong with her.

She is a guru of regulations. She is very clear and practical in her advice.

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Wei Ting Lim
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Wei Ting Lim
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Band 1
Lim Wei Ting is well placed to advise leading banks and corporates on a range of high-value financings, particularly in relation to real estate.

He is a leading and accomplished lawyer. With a strong legal foundation and astute appreciation of commercial considerations, he can provide strategic advice that aligns with business objectives.

He is liked for his ability to distill legal concepts into digestible commercial considerations, his quick turnaround and dependable quality of work and advice.

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Adrian Ang
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Adrian Ang
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Band 2

Adrian Ang maintains his recognition as a fintech and regulatory expert. He is well-placed to advise clients on the implications of the Payment Services Act.

Adrian is an excellent counsel to have for regulatory work in Singapore.

Adrian has an intimate understanding of MAS’s concerns and provides valuable insights into the regulatory expectations and appropriate approaches businesses should adopt.

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Aaron Lee
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Aaron Lee
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Band 3
Aaron Lee enjoys a strong reputation for work on investigations and white-collar crime mandates. He attracts market recognition for his expertise in contentious matters.

Aaron is a joy to work with, he makes the whole process smooth and efficient. He offers practical solutions and makes suggestions that fit well in the factual matrix presented to him.

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Aloysius Ng
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Aloysius Ng
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Band 3

Aloysius Ng is well-versed in advising banks and borrowers on loan facilities, with particular expertise in SORA issues. He has recently advised on term and revolving loans, including sustainability-linked facilities, and is especially well-placed to advise on matters related to the real estate and energy sectors.

Aloysius's ability to anticipate requests from the other side is impressive and helps save time negotiating on less important points. This is strongly correlated to his strong commercial sense.

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Catherine Neo
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Catherine Neo
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Band 3

Catherine Neo is well-placed to liaise with MAS in obtaining regulatory approvals and licences for banks and financial institutions. She is particularly noted for her expertise regarding derivatives.

Catherine is very thorough, meticulous, knowledgeable in terms of regulation and quick to respond.

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Jafe Ng
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Jafe Ng
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Band 3
Jafe Ng is a well-established practitioner with notable expertise in project and real estate finance. He also regularly assists regional banks with syndicated and term loan financing.

Jafe's commitment to being fully present for each and every deal he is on is impressive. His wisdom and advice help to avoid many nasty moments.

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Kangxin Ong
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Kangxin Ong
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Up and Coming
Kangxin Ong demonstrates strong expertise in advising regional banks on project finance mandates. She possesses further expertise in sustainability and green-linked facilities.

Her ability to anticipate commercial asks and 'dumb' it down is important.

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Banking & Finance: Domestic
Mark Hudspeth
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Mark Hudspeth
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Senior Statespeople
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Chee Wai Kok
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Chee Wai Kok
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Band 1
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Wei Ting Lim
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Wei Ting Lim
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Aloysius Ng
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Aloysius Ng
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Jafe Ng
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Jafe Ng
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Kangxin Ong
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Kangxin Ong
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Francis Mok
Francis Mok
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Karen Tiah
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Karen Tiah
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Adrian Ang
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Adrian Ang
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Aaron Lee
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Aaron Lee
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Catherine Neo
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Catherine Neo
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Chee Wai Kok

Chee Wai Kok

Head of Department

Daselin Ang

Delwin Singh

Jafe Ng

Jie Ning Wong

Jonathan Choo

Julie Sim

Kangxin Ong

Lyn Wee

Mark Hudspeth

Mark Hudspeth

Head of Department

Teong Sit Lim

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