Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 4
Contact number
+65 6636 8000About
Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with an office in Singapore which mobilises the strengths of its TMT and transactional teams to assist clients in the startups space. It provides solid experience to international investors and high-growth companies in financing rounds, from early and late-stage fundraisings to pre-IPO. The team offers particular expertise in technology sector mandates, from tech-enabled logistics and education to fintech. Clients benefit from its collaboration with the Hong Kong office as well as the wider South-East Asia team.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is highly skilled at helping clients understand market risk and market practice, breaking it down in a manner that is digestible for clients."
"The firm is highly skilled at helping clients understand market risk and market practice, breaking it down in a manner that is digestible for clients."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Gleeson is a corporate lawyer in Singapore who has substantial experience acting on major transactions. In addition to his work for multinational corporates, he is relied upon by venture capital investors and high-growth companies to assist with fundraisings and investments.
"He is so strong at evaluating commercial issues. He pinpoints what you should be focusing on, and this is invaluable."
"Nigel is very dedicated and commercially minded in his approach."