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Drew & Napier LLC

Banking & Finance: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Drew & Napier LLC

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Drew & Napier LLC boasts an impressive Banking & Finance Group (Group) which serves clients in the full spectrum of their debt financing arrangements – from traditional to complex banking and finance transactions, domestic as well as cross-border.

The Group’s work and client profile reflects Drew & Napier’s position as a leading regional firm and they have been involved in some of the largest award-winning deals in Singapore and are frequently sought to act as Singapore counsel to financial institutions and syndicates in major cross border financing transactions.

The Group is also extensively involved in project financing and real estate and construction financing deals in Singapore, involving some of the largest local plant projects as well as large residential, prime commercial and retail real estate, including luxury hotels, integrated resorts, office buildings and condominiums, from the financing of the acquisition of or bid for private or government owned land parcels to the financing of the development and construction projects. The Group is also experienced in a wide range of credit and loan transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, bond issues, acquisition financings and debt restructuring, as well as banking advisory and regulatory work, and provides clients with a high level of service by also working closely with and tapping the resources of Drew & Napier's other relevant specialist and premier business groups.

Industries (4)

  • Major domestic banks
  • Offshore banks
  • Financial institutions
  • Well-known local and multinational companies and developers

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Singapore

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Drew & Napier's lawyers often handle significant deals for both domestic and offshore clients. The practice is particularly visible assisting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with project, real estate and acquisition financing. The team offers further expertise in debt refinancing, restructuring and litigation as well as regulatory compliance. The firm's broad sector expertise ranges from the energy industry to hospitality and real estate.

Strengths

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  • They have meticulous attention to detail and impeccable thoroughness.

    Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are extremely responsive and bring a positive energy to every engagement. They have an immense breadth and depth of knowledge and experience across asset classes, markets and jurisdictions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Grace Chong
    Band 3Grace Chong

    Grace Chong

    Grace Chong is known for her activity in the fintech and crypto space, advising international clientele on compliance, licensing and regulator notification matters. She heads the firm's financial regulatory practice.

    • Our team has utmost respect for Grace. She advises the majority of the top financial institutions in the industry, and is one of the sharpest legal minds I’ve worked with.

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    • One of the best crypto regulatory lawyers in APAC. She has excellent commercial awareness and understanding of the FinTech and crypto industries.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Pauline Chong
    Band 4Pauline Chong

    Pauline Chong

    Pauline Chong leads Drew & Napier's banking and finance practice, with experience advising lenders and borrowers on loan facilities as well as debt restructuring. Her clientele includes corporate and development banks.
    • Pauline demonstrates impeccable thoroughness, meticulous attention to detail and never fails to anticipate issues and craft solutions.

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    • She is very sharp, reliable and able to provide great working solutions.

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Ranked Individuals at Drew & Napier LLC (2)

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