International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) - Singapore
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills' Singaporean team has cultivated an excellent reputation for its ability to advise on cross-border matters throughout South-East Asia. Singapore acts as an important centre for the law firm's international practice in the region, forming part of a close-knit network made up of offices in Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Across both transactional and contentious mandates, the team advises both local and international clients on an array of matters.
The Singapore team boasts one of the strongest contentious practices in the region, offering clients extensive capabilities in international arbitration. Transactionally, the firm's M&A group in Singapore is heavily involved in a broad range of cross-border deals, particularly those involving the infrastructure and telecommunications spheres. Alongside the firm's corporate team, a dedicated group of experts advise on an array of cross-border mandates relating to the energy sector, and are sought out by clients to advise on matters that extend beyond South-East Asia.
Strengths
"Herbert Smith Freehills understand our global business. That awareness assists us greatly to tailor our Australia-centric processes to regional requirements through Asia."
"Herbert Smith Freehills has a good knowledge of market and regulations in South-East Asia."
