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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' lawyers in Singapore are active on cross-border deals in South and South-East Asia, with a particular focus on Indonesia and India. The firm is best known for its leading project financing practice, and noted for its work for an impressive range of clients including banks and private equity houses. The banking practice also offers expertise in a wide range of other types of financing from syndicated lending and acquisition financing to leveraged transactions. The team leverages the strength of its Singapore-based project finance and M&A teams to support clients on transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Keppel Infrastructure Fund on its multicurrency acquisition financing for its acquisition, alongside its co-investor, of a 100% stake in Global Marine Group.

Strengths

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The Latham & Watkins team is commercially savvy with strong business acumen and is able to provide practical and commercially sensible legal advice and solutions.

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The team blends deep legal expertise and a client-first approach. They have an impressive command of the law and also demonstrate genuine care through proactive communication and transparency.

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy Hia
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Timothy Hia
2
Band 2
Timothy Hia is highly active on financing deals across the region, with particularly strong activity in India. He is particularly active on construction and infrastructure related financings.

He is highly commercial and sensible, capable of striking the right balance when negotiating terms with our counterparties.

Tim is one of the veterans in the private credit SEA landscape. He is able to fluently navigate the various structuring elements of complex situations.

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Chuan Wei Kong
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Chuan Wei Kong
5
Band 5

Kong Chuan Wei has considerable expertise in the banking and finance sphere. He often advises borrowers on a range of financing transactions, especially matters requiring expertise in term loan B financings.

Kong is a rising star in the SEA financing landscape. He has consistently provided an exceptional client service.

Kong is smart, approachable, responsive and always attentive to his client's needs. He is able to blend his legal expertise with a practical understanding of the commercial requirements.

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Timothy Hia
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Timothy Hia
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Chuan Wei Kong
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Chuan Wei Kong
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