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Capital Markets - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins maintains its pre-eminent reputation for listings and issuances in South-East Asia, regularly advising on the legal aspects of headline IPOs and private placements. The firm is also well reputed for handling complex debt capital markets transactions, including note issuances, bonds and high-yield offerings. The Singapore-based group is involved in work across the region, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Clients of the firm include corporate issuers, underwriters and initial purchasers, with notable activity on issuances in the energy and resources, finance and real estate sectors.
Foreign Desk
Headed by Rajiv Gupta, the India desk is recognised for its ability to handle complex capital markets transactions for major Indian conglomerates. Its team also advises global financial institutions, especially on IPOs and debt issuances in India.
Led by Sharon Lau, the group features a deep bench of Indonesia-focused experts handling headline mandates for major international lenders, sponsors and Indonesian corporates, including both equity and debt capital markets deals.
Latham & Watkins's Singapore-based team is often active on capital markets work in Malaysia, led by Sharon Lau. The team acts for underwriters and issuers on IPOs in the Malaysian market.
The team at Latham & Watkins in Singapore is often involved in capital markets deals pertaining to Vietnam, handling bond issuances and equity offerings. The team often represents leading Vietnamese conglomerates. Sharon Lau is a key contact.
