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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite - Singapore
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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. Clients of the firm include Investcorp, EdgeconneX and General Atlantic. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Foreign desks

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. The firm advised EdgeconneX on the acquisition of Graha Teknologi Nusantara. 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. The team advised Telenor on the merger of its Malaysian mobile operator Digi.Com with Celcom Axiata to form a new entity named Celcom Digi. 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 department advised EdgeConnex on its joint venture with Aboitiz to jointly acquire, develop, establish and operate data centre facilities and build a platform of carrier neutral data centre projects in the Philippines. The team is led by Alun Evans.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised Telenor on the merger of its Malaysian mobile operator Digi.Com with Celcom Axiata to form Celcom Digi.

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Notable Practitioners

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

"Alun is really good. He's very detailed, and I never need to spend time walking him through as he is already very involved."

James Mythen
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James Mythen
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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.

"He has a very commercial way of thinking. Though it's very clear that he is well grounded in legal principles, he doesn't get bogged down in academics. He's very responsive, very commercial and produces good-quality outputs."

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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
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Alun Evans
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James Mythen
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James Mythen
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Band 3