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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised on the business combination between VinFast Auto and Black Spade, a special purpose acquisition company. The listed company following the combination is VinFast Auto, with an equity value of USD23 billion.

  • Latham & Watkins advised on the business combination between VinFast Auto and Black Spade, a special purpose acquisition company. The listed company following the combination is VinFast Auto, with an equity value of USD23 billion.

  • Latham & Watkins advised on the business combination between VinFast Auto and Black Spade, a special purpose acquisition company. The listed company following the combination is VinFast Auto, with an equity value of USD23 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

She is very good. She fights for the client's best interests to the maximum extent. I would not want to be opposite her because she is a very good negotiator.

Amy Beckingham is a highly regarded and effective PE and M&A lawyer with a strong client following.

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Sidharth Bhasin
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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.

I am super impressed. Sid operates at a high level from an M&A strategic level. He thinks outside the box and is very insightful.

Sid provides exceptionally commercially-minded advice. His ability to network, draft and find creative solutions is very good.

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Farhana Sharmeen
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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.

Farhana Sharmeen is super responsive and commercial in her approach.

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James Clayton-Payne
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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.

I believe James raises the bar even higher in terms of relatable sophistication, commitment to clients and commercial acumen.

He is very hard-working and commercial.

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Sharon Lau
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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.

She is pragmatic and good legally in terms of advice and strategy.

Her experience really shows. She is adept at navigating complex topics in tricky jurisdictions. I am super impressed.

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Amy Beckingham
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Amy Beckingham
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Sidharth Bhasin
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Farhana Sharmeen
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James Clayton-Payne
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Sharon Lau
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