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A&O Shearman

Startups & Emerging Companies

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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A&O Shearman

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman's impressive full-service corporate law group in Singapore offers extensive experience acting for growth corporates on financings. The firm assists investors and startups with the full life cycle of investment work, from initial investments and fundraising rounds to exits and IPOs. Clients benefit from the firm's international network, and the group is particularly active across the ASEAN region, including in Indonesia.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised PayPal Ventures on multiple investments, including its investment in Qoala's Series C round and co-investment into SingleInterface.

Strengths

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  • They offer great knowledge of market standards, experience, availability and support.

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  • They translate commercial intentions and agreements into legally sound solutions to enable the realisation of business decisions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Jokelson
    Tom Jokelson

    Tom Jokelson

    Tom Jokelson is a partner in A&O Shearman's Singapore office with a focus on venture capital and M&A. His clients include startups and investors.

    • Tom is very bright, thoughtful, and finds balance between getting things technically right and presenting them in a helpful way.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific
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