Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
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Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier’s Corporate/ M&A practice is hailed as one of Singapore's leading practices with a proven track record. We are often involved in large and high profile M&A transactions in Singapore and the region.
Our M&A Practice advises on public and private mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals as well as complex restructurings and reorganisations, with a particular focus on public M&A transactions. With its cross-border experience in the region and beyond, our team is well-equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions and to service the needs of our clients’ increasingly global business interests.
Our team advises sellers and buyers as well as investors, management and financial advisers on all aspects of the transaction, from planning and structuring to negotiating, documenting and implementing the transaction. Interfacing with Drew & Napier’s other practices such as Tax, Competition, Real Estate and Intellectual Property, we are able to give clients the benefit of specialist expertise to address their needs depending on what the transaction demands.
Clients can be assured that our team consistently strives to provide high quality client-oriented advice, working closely with clients to achieve their commercial objectives.
Practice Focus Areas
- Public takeovers and general offers
- Schemes of Arrangement
- Mergers
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Restructurings and Reorganisations
- Reverse Take-overs
- Amalgamations
- Privatisations
Chambers Review
Drew & Napier continues to handle complex corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures and privatisations in Singapore. The lawyers are also well versed in handling mergers via schemes of arrangement. The team acts mainly for corporates in a range of sectors, especially real estate, healthcare and TMT, as well as investment management companies. The department is also active in corporate restructuring and can effectively draft Master Service Agreements. The team is particularly noted for its Indonesia focus but is also able to advise on issues across the region.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier acted as Singapore counsel to Aboitiz Equity Ventures in connection with the joint acquisition with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners of all the issued shares in the capital of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, at an enterprise value of USD1.8 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm demonstrates strong commercial acumen for closing a deal and an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and considerations of all the commercial parties involved."
"The team were able to balance all the perspectives and interests of various stakeholders and decision-makers and navigate towards optimal outcomes."
"The firm demonstrates strong commercial acumen for closing a deal and an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and considerations of all the commercial parties involved."
"The team were able to balance all the perspectives and interests of various stakeholders and decision-makers and navigate towards optimal outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Pryke is a seasoned lawyer in Singapore with a long track record in corporate law. He is deeply experienced in advising clients on M&A and securities law, acting for domestic and foreign clients.
Steven Lo is a respected lawyer in Singapore. He is well versed in assisting both domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A and private equity deals.
"He provides well-rounded and good advice. He tries to understand the commercial intentions and helps achieve the commercial goals."
Tan Teng Sen is a director at Drew & Napier in Singapore. He is well versed in advising public and private corporations on complex M&A transactions, including mergers and spin-offs.
"Tan Teng Sen is an extremely sharp lawyer who is able to spot the crux of the matter amid a deluge of information."
Ranked Lawyers at
Drew & Napier LLC
Singapore
Members
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Jin Wei Tan
Jon-nathaniel Nair
Priscilla Wang
Seraphina Ho
Head of Department
Tju Liang Chua
Clients
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Family offices
Financial institutions
Government-linked groups
Multinationals
Private and public companies
Private equity funds