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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a global law firm, known for handling some of the most complex transactions in the market from its Singapore office, with expertise in private M&A, public takeovers, joint ventures, disposals and corporate restructurings. The firm's impressive clientele includes banks, asset managers, corporates, international funds and insurers. The team is particularly strong in a range of heavily regulated industries, from private equity and insurance to TMT and e-commerce. The department regularly acts on deals across South-East Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. Clients benefit from the firm's market-leading finance practice, allowing the group to provide a holistic service.

A&O Shearman is a global law firm, known for handling some of the most complex transactions in the market from its Singapore office, with expertise in private M&A, public takeovers, joint ventures, disposals and corporate restructurings. The firm's impressive clientele includes banks, asset managers, corporates, international funds and insurers. The team is particularly strong in a range of heavily regulated industries, from private equity and insurance to TMT and e-commerce. The department regularly acts on deals across South-East Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. Clients benefit from the firm's market-leading finance practice, allowing the group to provide a holistic service.

A&O Shearman is a global law firm, known for handling some of the most complex transactions in the market from its Singapore office, with expertise in private M&A, public takeovers, joint ventures, disposals and corporate restructurings. The firm's impressive clientele includes banks, asset managers, corporates, international funds and insurers. The team is particularly strong in a range of heavily regulated industries, from private equity and insurance to TMT and e-commerce. The department regularly acts on deals across South-East Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. Clients benefit from the firm's market-leading finance practice, allowing the group to provide a holistic service.

Foreign Desk

The firm's Indonesian desk remains noted for its handling of corporate and M&A transactions across a variety of industries, including retail and technology. It advises both multinationals and Indonesian corporates on high-value deals. Client service is bolstered by the practice's associated domestic firm, Ginting & Reksodiputro. James Mythen and Alun Evans are key contacts for this desk.

The firm's well-regarded Malaysian desk offers extensive experience on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity transactions and joint ventures. It frequently acts for leading Malaysian corporates and international investors. James Mythen is a key contact for clients.

The firm's Philippines desk assists local and international corporates with M&A and joint ventures, including deals in the infrastructure, food and beverage, and TMT sectors. The team is led by Alun Evans.

The firm's Indonesian desk remains noted for its handling of corporate and M&A transactions across a variety of industries, including retail and technology. It advises both multinationals and Indonesian corporates on high-value deals. Client service is bolstered by the practice's associated domestic firm, Ginting & Reksodiputro. James Mythen and Alun Evans are key contacts for this desk.

The firm's well-regarded Malaysian desk offers extensive experience on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity transactions and joint ventures. It frequently acts for leading Malaysian corporates and international investors. James Mythen is a key contact for clients.

The firm's Philippines desk assists local and international corporates with M&A and joint ventures, including deals in the infrastructure, food and beverage, and TMT sectors. The team is led by Alun Evans.

The firm's Indonesian desk remains noted for its handling of corporate and M&A transactions across a variety of industries, including retail and technology. It advises both multinationals and Indonesian corporates on high-value deals. Client service is bolstered by the practice's associated domestic firm, Ginting & Reksodiputro. James Mythen and Alun Evans are key contacts for this desk.

The firm's well-regarded Malaysian desk offers extensive experience on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity transactions and joint ventures. It frequently acts for leading Malaysian corporates and international investors. James Mythen is a key contact for clients.

The firm's Philippines desk assists local and international corporates with M&A and joint ventures, including deals in the infrastructure, food and beverage, and TMT sectors. The team is led by Alun Evans.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Macquarie Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Excel Telesonic India.

  • A&O Shearman advised Macquarie Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Excel Telesonic India.

  • A&O Shearman advised Macquarie Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Excel Telesonic India.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alun Evans
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Alun Evans
3
Band 3
Alun Evans is recognised for his capabilities in handling commercial transactions across the region from his base in Singapore, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is experienced in advising private equity and asset management firms and strategic investors on M&A, investments and joint ventures.

Alun Evans is one of the most reasonable counsels in the region. We always prefer to have him with us for his very practical insights.

James Mythen
3
James Mythen
3
Band 3
James Mythen earns market respect for his handling of private equity transactions, joint ventures and M&A. He is based in Singapore, and his clients include multinational corporates, GLCs and financial institutions. He has expertise in deals involving Malaysia and Myanmar.

He provides very strong client-focused support.

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Alun Evans
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Alun Evans
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Foreign expert for Philippines
James Mythen
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James Mythen
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Foreign expert for Malaysia
Corporate/M&A: International

Alun Evans
3
Alun Evans
3
Band 3
James Mythen
3
James Mythen
3
Band 3