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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has an experienced corporate legal team in Singapore, with a reputation for handling big-ticket and complex M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The firm advises multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on transactions across a range of sectors, including energy and financial services. The group acts on deals across the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, with lawyers capable of advising on English, Singapore and New York law. The team is able to leverage its expertise in financing, fund formation and capital markets. Clients include Credit Suisse, Contour and Partners Group.

Clifford Chance has an experienced corporate legal team in Singapore, with a reputation for handling big-ticket and complex M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The firm advises multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on transactions across a range of sectors, including energy and financial services. The group acts on deals across the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, with lawyers capable of advising on English, Singapore and New York law. The team is able to leverage its expertise in financing, fund formation and capital markets. Clients include Credit Suisse, Contour and Partners Group.

Clifford Chance has an experienced corporate legal team in Singapore, with a reputation for handling big-ticket and complex M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The firm advises multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on transactions across a range of sectors, including energy and financial services. The group acts on deals across the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, with lawyers capable of advising on English, Singapore and New York law. The team is able to leverage its expertise in financing, fund formation and capital markets. Clients include Credit Suisse, Contour and Partners Group.

Clifford Chance has an experienced corporate legal team in Singapore, with a reputation for handling big-ticket and complex M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The firm advises multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on transactions across a range of sectors, including energy and financial services. The group acts on deals across the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, with lawyers capable of advising on English, Singapore and New York law. The team is able to leverage its expertise in financing, fund formation and capital markets. Clients include Credit Suisse, Contour and Partners Group.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.

  • Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.

  • Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.

  • Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.

Strengths

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"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Ng
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Band 1

Melissa Ng is regarded as one of the premier corporate lawyers in Singapore. She advises high-profile multinational corporates and private equity funds on key cross-border transactions. She has particular expertise in energy and infrastructure deals, including in Thailand and Indonesia.

"One of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. I highly recommend Melissa for her expertise, ability to find alternative ways, knowledge of the market and capacity to explain complex situations."

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Valerie Kong
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Band 2

Valerie Kong is well regarded among market sources for M&A work out of Singapore. She also advises clients on private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. She is instructed on deals across the South-East Asia and South Asia regions, as well as further afield.

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Tom Lin
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Band 5

Tom Lin continues to gain market traction in Singapore for M&A matters. He is well versed in handling corporate transactions, including investments and sales, for private equity and investment companies in a range of sectors.

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Jamie McLaren
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Up and Coming

Jamie McLaren is well regarded for his up-and-coming M&A practice in Singapore, which includes acting for financial sector clients and multinational corporates on a variety of corporate transactions, including spin-offs. He has strong expertise on deals in India.

"Jamie is very commercial yet mindful of protecting clients' interests at all times. He can provide sound and solid advice on complex cross-border transactions for sophisticated clients."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Jamie McLaren
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Foreign expert for India
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Melissa Ng
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Foreign expert for Indonesia
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Melissa Ng
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Valerie Kong
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Band 2
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Tom Lin
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Jamie McLaren
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Up and Coming
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