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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Our firm has long been recognized for the quality of our globally integrated finance practice. Our Singapore Banking & Finance team is no exception. We advise both financial institutions and corporations on every manner and aspect of cross-border and domestic financings (both conventional and Islamic) across all industry sectors with a track record that is extensive and award-winning. We have substantial experience structuring cross-border facilities, both secured and unsecured, on behalf of financial institutions and corporate borrowers. We also have extensive experience with syndicated loans and participations. Whether acting for financial institutions or corporate borrowers, our expertise in project management combined with local legal knowledge gained from our global geographic coverage means that we can provide quality advice to clients on these deals.

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is recognised for its capacity to handle cross-border acquisition and real estate financings for various heavyweight lenders in the market. Its lawyers handle a varied slate of work across South-East Asia, including activity in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. The team comes highly recommended for its extensive experience in both conventional and Islamic financing. It is additionally experienced in acting for major corporate borrowers and advises on lending into the power and real estate sectors, among others. The firm also handles a large volume of high value syndicated loan arrangements as well as trade finance mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow advised DBS Bank on a trade borrowing base facility for the financing of commodities involving electronic bills of lading.

Strengths

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  • Baker provide excellent advice, are very commercial, very efficient and the turnaround time is excellent.

    Banking & Finance: International respondentAsia-Pacific

  • It has been a good journey with Baker McKenzie. They understand our business, are very prompt in their responses and if we need additional info their coordination has been quite seamless.

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

      Banking & Finance: International respondentAsia-Pacific

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

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