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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's high-calibre, full-service practice handles English, US and Singapore-governed legal matters across debt and equity issuances, including major IPOs. The department's debt expertise spans senior debt issuances, MTN programmes and high-yield structures. The firm's significant roster of clients includes international investment banks and high profile Asian issuers. The lawyers are able to handle issuances in a wide range of markets, with particular expertise in Indonesia, as well as Malaysia. Clifford Chance also offers knowledge of REITs and securities law.

Foreign Desk

Clifford Chance has an active capital markets practice in Indonesia, with expertise in bond issuances, including Islamic bonds, and IPOs. Gareth Deiner is a key contact.

Clifford Chance has a longstanding Malaysian practice based in Singapore, particularly active advising on IPOs. The team, led by Valerie Kong, also handle bond issuances and placements.

The firm is well versed in Thai capital markets deals, including MTN programme establishment and issuances, as well as equity issuances. Valerie Kong is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance assisted the Republic of Indonesia with the international aspects of a global sukuk.

Strengths

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  • The firm is generally very reliable, commercially sensible and efficient.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate the abundance of resources that Clifford Chance has, and feel that everything is seamless in the way it approaches matters.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gareth Deiner
    Gareth Deiner

    Gareth Deiner

    Gareth Deiner is particularly recognised for his skills in handling debt offerings, including in Malaysia and the Philippines.

    • Gareth is a great lawyer who is hands-on and approachable, even on issues not directly related to a live deal.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

    • He is vastly experienced and his impressive depth of knowledge is clear to see.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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  • Jean Thio
    Jean Thio

    Jean Thio

    Jean Thio continues to advise both underwriters and issuers on a range of SEHK listings, as well as listings in South East Asia. She also advises on US regulatory and compliance issues.

    • Jean is responsive to clients when we have any questions and is willing to connect globally with other offices to address issues.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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  • Ying Chiang Chong
    Ying Chiang Chong

    Ying Chiang Chong

    Chong Ying Chiang is incredibly well versed in the capital markets space. She has in-depth experience advising large companies on IPOs and securities, among numerous other issues, and is able to handle multi-jurisdictional matters with ease.

    • She is very good and solid, and banks like her and trust her work products.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

    • She is very knowledgeable and up to date on key market developments.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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