Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Singapore
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.
Strengths
The team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and responsiveness throughout.
They provide clear guidance and strategic input when addressing issues and identifying gaps that arise during the course of a transaction.
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.
Notable practitioners
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 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.
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.