Banking & Finance - Singapore
Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman's top-calibre team of banking lawyers is recognised for handling complex and prominent mandates across the region, including a focus on India and Indonesia. The banking team acts for an impressive range of clients from major international and regional banks to major corporate borrowers across the ASEAN region. A particular strength of the team is its cooperation with the Vietnam and Indonesia offices. It is well known for its aptitude for cross-border matters and remains a top choice for work that includes a Singapore law component. The team is highly respected for its advice on syndicated loans, structured and Islamic financing, as well as sustainability-linked financing and refinancing work.
Foreign Desk
The firm's Singapore office has a significant focus on the Indian market, including advising on complex structured finance, export finance and refinancing transactions. The department is regularly entrusted by leading global banks on deals in India. Gautam Narasimhan is the key contact for the firm's India practice.
The Singapore team often handles Indonesian financing transactions, led by Gautam Narasimhan. The team regularly combines with its associated firm in Jakarta, Ginting & Reksodiputro, on financing transactions, particularly within the energy, natural resources and manufacturing sectors.
