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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' long-standing Singapore practice is known for its legal expertise in both M&A and capital markets. The team continues to be recognised for its high-calibre offering for cross-border transactions, especially in Indonesia, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. The firm advises on US, English and Singapore law, representing high-profile regional corporate clients as well as private equity firms and financial institutions. The department is active on matters across a range of sectors from healthcare and energy to engineering and technology.

Foreign Desk

Latham & Watkins' Singapore-based team regularly advises major Indian clients on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in a wide array of sectors, including technology, infrastructure and healthcare. Sidharth Bhasin is a key contact.

The Indonesia desk, led from Singapore, focuses on high-calibre M&A work, often advising in the energy, finance and TMT sectors. The team acts for regional and local clients on investments in Indonesia. Sidharth Bhasin and James Clayton-Payne are key contacts.

The team at Latham & Watkins also has particular expertise on M&A deals in Vietnam, including in the real estate and energy sectors. Key contacts are Amy Beckingham and Sharon Lau.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised ST Telemedia Global Data Centres on its SGD1.75 billion investment from KKR through its Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors II Fund and Singtel.

Strengths

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  • The team has absolute dedication to the transaction. The team is very competent and always on point in their exchanges. They are deal facilitating, if not deal making.

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  • It’s clear that they are involved in the big deals in the region. They have very good opinions when you go to them and are very good at helping you navigate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amy Beckingham
    Amy Beckingham

    Amy Beckingham

    Amy Beckingham has an impressive track record in handling cross-border investments on behalf of leading international private equity houses.

    • Amy is a sophisticated and experienced legal practitioner who brings a strong commercial perspective to transactions.

      Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Amy is the best M&A lawyer in Asia.

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  • Sidharth Bhasin
    Sidharth Bhasin

    Sidharth Bhasin

    Sidharth Bhasin is particularly adept at advising multinational corporates and private equity funds on M&A and joint ventures in the technology, energy and natural resources sectors, acting from the firm's Singapore office.

    • Sidharth consistently delivers great insights and commercial perspectives on key issues. He also has a good sense for which key issues to push on and where to compromise to get a deal done.

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    • Sidharth is fantastic. He hits all the right spots. He has the technical ability and is very commercial.

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  • Farhana Sharmeen
    Farhana Sharmeen

    Farhana Sharmeen

    Farhana Sharmeen is head of Latham & Watkins' Singapore corporate law practice. She possesses solid experience in assisting both domestic and international clients with sophisticated transactions. She advises on transactions in a range of sectors, including retail and technology.

    • She is a master in negotiations.

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    • Farhana is extremely commercial and pragmatic. She can easily cut through complexity and handle bespoke legal matters with great clarity and ease.

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  • James Clayton-Payne
    James Clayton-Payne

    James Clayton-Payne

    James Clayton-Payne has a solid reputation for handling M&A and private equity investments across various jurisdictions from his base in Singapore, including in relation to Indonesia and the Philippines. He is particularly strong on energy and technology transactions.

    • James offers excellent client service and practical advice. He is attentive and always available.

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  • Sharon Lau
    Sharon Lau

    Sharon Lau

    Sharon Lau in Singapore is experienced in providing assistance to private equity funds and multinational corporates with cross-border M&A and investments. She handles deals across South-East Asia.

    • Sharon has knowledge of the sector and the ability to offer solutions to legal and commercial issues.

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