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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 2

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.

Foreign Desk

Latham & Watkins has significant expertise in the Indonesian market, especially in relation to project finance. It has notable strength in the power sector, undertaking work in Indonesia for both domestic and international clients.Timothy Hia is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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 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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  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Timothy Hia
    Timothy Hia

    Timothy Hia

    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.

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

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  • Chuan Wei Kong
    Chuan Wei Kong

    Chuan Wei Kong

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

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