Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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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. Its key clients include Farm Fresh, Citigroup and Olam.
The Singapore office plays a lead role on many of the firm's India capital markets deals, including IPOs and note offerings. Led by Gareth Deiner, the team advises several leading Indian corporates, as well as international banks. Clifford Chance acted for Shriram Transport Finance on the update of its USD3.5 billion MTN programme.
Clifford Chance has an active capital markets practice in Indonesia, with expertise in bond issuances and IPOs. Clifford Chance advised Jayamas Medica Industri on its USD53 million IPO and listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Gareth Deiner is a key contact.
Clifford Chance has a longstanding Malaysia practice based in Singapore, particularly active on IPOs. Clifford Chance advised the issuer, DXN Holdings, on its proposed IPO in Malaysia. Gareth Deiner is a key contact.
The firm is well versed in Thai capital markets deals, including MTN programme establishment and issuances, as well as equity issuances. Gareth Deiner is a notable contact.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised the joint lead underwriters on Harita Nickel's USD600 million IPO and listing on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was a complex exercise, but Clifford Chance handled it exceptionally well, navigating the issues and resolving them with a solution every time."
"The partners at Clifford Chance are really excellent, technically and with client management."
"It was a complex exercise, but Clifford Chance handled it exceptionally well, navigating the issues and resolving them with a solution every time."
"The partners at Clifford Chance are really excellent, technically and with client management."
Notable Practitioners
Gareth Deiner is particularly recognised for his skills in handling debt offerings, including in Malaysia, the Philippines and India.
"Gareth is highly knowledgeable and has great commercial acumen. He's a very strong pair of hands and personable."
Chong Ying Chiang is experienced in debt and equity capital markets, handling IPO listings on the Singapore Mainboard as well as REIT and bond issuances. She acts for issuers, underwriters and arrangers.
"She is very aware of the issues, very reliable and attentive."