Baker McKenzie, Banking & Finance: Domestic | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Our Singapore Banking & Finance team advises 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. We have long been recognized for the quality of our globally integrated finance practice.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Singapore

Band 2

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.

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Strengths

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We have consistently experienced exceptional service levels and responsiveness from the regulatory team at the firm. Their dedication to addressing our needs promptly and effectively is unparalleled.

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They have demonstrated the ability to understand both lenders' and borrowers' commercial views and advise accordingly.

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We have consistently experienced exceptional service levels and responsiveness from the regulatory team at the firm. Their dedication to addressing our needs promptly and effectively is unparalleled.

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They have demonstrated the ability to understand both lenders' and borrowers' commercial views and advise accordingly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephanie Magnus

Band 2

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 Magnus puts clients at ease and ensures her team delivers quality and consistent work.

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Kenneth Chuah

Band 4

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.

He is a strong communicator who co-ordinates well with counterparties and is able to understand the client's requirements.

Kenneth Chuah is extremely helpful, resourceful, professional and prompt.

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Ying Yi Liew

Up and Coming

Liew Ying Yi is well recognised by sources for her knowledge of the regulatory landscape, demonstrating particular expertise in the fintech regulatory space.

She is detailed in her research and presents sound and solid opinions in the ever-changing fintech legal arena.

I highly recommend Liew Ying Yi as a lawyer for her abilities. On top of that, she is a great pleasure to work with.

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