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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has significant expertise in Singaporean regulatory banking and finance legal matters. The team has experience acting for both borrowers and lenders on real estate, projects, asset and acquisition finance deals. The firm counts among its clients major banks and financial institutions as well as prominent companies, and is active on mandates including regulatory impact advice, compliance and licence applications.

Foreign Desk

The team is regularly involved in lending transactions in the Indian market, especially in the natural resources and energy sectors. It represents both Indian and foreign banks on bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as acquisition finance. Chu Kah Chin is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow acted for the lead arranger and bookrunner Standard Chartered Bank on a USD100 million facility agreement to Stavian Chemical.

  • Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow assisted Arta Wealth Management in its application for a capital markets services licence for fund management and dealing in securities as well as advice on its cross-border partnerships with other financial institutions.

Strengths

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  • They provide very commercial advice, have deep connections and great expertise on the subject matter, with real-world experience from existing industry players.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Baker takes a practical approach to advice, demonstrating strong regulatory understanding and providing guidance that is both legally and commercially viable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emmanuel Hadjidakis
    Emmanuel Hadjidakis

    Emmanuel Hadjidakis

    Emmanuel Hadjidakis has significant experience on a wide range of deals, including both conventional and Shari'a-compliant facilities. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.
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  • Stephanie Magnus
    Stephanie Magnus

    Stephanie Magnus

    Stephanie Magnus maintains a reputation for regulatory practice and is head of the firm's financial services regulatory department. She is well-versed in advising clients on their risk management, especially when it comes to the Payment Services Act.

    • Stephanie's deep understanding and years of experience in helping different clients navigate the ever-changing and complicated regulatory landscape enables her to provide quality advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • I would strongly recommend anyone to retain the counsel of Stephanie. Her dedication to clients and commercial awareness of complex regulatory matters help her truly stand out as an invaluable asset.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Ian Roebuck
    Ian Roebuck

    Ian Roebuck

    Ian Roebuck's practice focuses on acquisition and leveraged finance. He handles work for lenders, portfolio companies and private equity funds on transactions in the region, including recent financings relating to Vietnam and Africa.
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  • James Huang
    James Huang

    James Huang

    James Huang is head of the firm's Singapore finance and projects team. He has longstanding expertise as lenders' counsel, having acted on a wide range of financing transactions across South-East Asia.

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  • Kenneth Chuah
    Kenneth Chuah

    Kenneth Chuah

    Kenneth Chuah is a local principal at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow active on acquisition and asset finance. He has additional expertise in handling real estate financings, as well as bilateral credit facilities and prepayment financings, among others.

    • Kenneth is responsive, analytical, professional and very dependable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He understands that it's not a black and white legal position. He understands how other players do it and comes to balanced conclusions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Kunal Katre
    Kunal Katre

    Kunal Katre

    Kunal Katre often advises international banks on acquisition finance, as well as sustainability-linked loans and refinancing transactions.
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  • Matthias Schemuth
    Matthias Schemuth

    Matthias Schemuth

    Matthias Schemuth works with a variety of global financial entities, ranging from commercial lenders to international banks, advising on various vehicles for project, commodity and debt financing.

    • Matthias is a very practical lawyer, focused on finding the most concrete and intelligible solutions to issues we submit to him.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Matthias demonstrates a keen understanding of commercial issues. Beyond technical expertise, he is responsive and approachable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Kah Chin Chu
    Kah Chin Chu

    Kah Chin Chu

    Chu Kah Chin is a principal in Baker McKenzie's Singapore office who advises both Indian and foreign banks on a variety of financing matters.

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