About

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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

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Singapore

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 for ENEOS in relation to ENEOS Ocean’s sale of certain segments of its shipping business, including LPG carriers, chemical tankers, product tankers, and dry bulk carriers’ businesses to NYK Line.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary Pryke
S
Gary Pryke
S
Senior Statespeople
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
4
Steven Lo
4
Band 4
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 brings extensive experience in complex transactions. He consistently delivers solid, practical solutions to clients.

Steven is great. He is very user-friendly and client-centric.

Jon-Nathaniel Nair
5
Jon-Nathaniel Nair
5
Band 5

Jon-Nathaniel Nair is experienced in advising both international and local clients on corporate transactions, including M&A and restructuring.

Jon Nair is technically strong and offers practice advice. He brings commercial awareness to his advice and can close a deal within a tight timeline.

Jon is a meticulous partner who carefully considers all client feedback before offering his views. He maps out the background and key issues thoroughly before presenting a clear implementation plan.

Teng Sen Tan
5
Teng Sen Tan
5
Band 5
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.

He has a great combination of IQ and EQ. He knows his stuff and when to push or back off.

Teng Sen is both flexible and robust in his approach, which is crucial when handling deals that involve multiple issues and perspectives.

Ranked Lawyers at
Drew & Napier LLC

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Singapore

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Gary Pryke
S
Gary Pryke
S
Senior Statespeople
Steven Lo
4
Steven Lo
4
Band 4
Jon-Nathaniel Nair
5
Jon-Nathaniel Nair
5
Band 5
Teng Sen Tan
5
Teng Sen Tan
5
Band 5

Members

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Jin Wei Tan

Priscilla Wang

Seraphina Ho

Steven Lo

Steven Lo

Head of Department

Tju Liang Chua

Tricia Tan

Vincent Wong

Clients

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Family offices

Financial institutions

Government-linked groups

Multinationals

Private and public companies

Private equity funds