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Linklaters

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Linklaters

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About

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Our Singapore financial regulations group continues to set ourselves apart from our competitors as an integrated practice, comprising specialists from our contentious and non-contentious financial regulation practice. Clients rely on our expertise and experience to provide integrated advice to seamlessly guide them through an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Consequently, given our ability to deliver a ‘one-stop shop’ service, we are the preferred counsel for many leading financial institutions, assisting them with the full range of regulatory matters – from establishment and acquisitions, licencing and compliance policies and procedures, to investigations, litigation and arbitration.

We offer our clients unparalleled depth of legal and regulatory knowledge and experience in the technology and financial services sectors, combined with technical expertise - ensuring that our technology clients and clients across the fintech spectrum receive commercially innovative advice. We believe that it is a testament to this experience that we have worked with such a diverse client base at all stages of growth, from early-stage start-ups to established technology companies and financial institutions.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters Singapore is especially well-placed to advise clients on banking regulations in the technology sector. Its lawyers hold strong expertise in licensing issues relating to digital banking and online payments, acting for leading players in the banking and TMT industries. The team also handles general financial regulatory and investigations-related matters. It is well-connected with its regional offices across the Asia-Pacific region.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Linklaters has exceptional customer service. They consistently met deadlines and demonstrated a strong understanding of our business models.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team provided clear and concise legal analysis with a solution-oriented approach to help us navigate risk in complex situations. They have a deep understanding of the industry and regulators.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Peiying Chua Heikes
    Band 2Peiying Chua Heikes

    Peiying Chua Heikes

    Peiying Chua Heikes is a well-recognised banking regulatory lawyer in Singapore's market, especially advising on financial matters in the technology sector.
    • I found Peiying to be responsive and efficient. I could rely on Peiying to not only identify all the regulatory roadblocks but also to provide actionable feedback.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is able to deliver elegant, succinct and creative solutions. She is able to easily guide her clients through complex regulatory issues.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Evan Lam
    Band 3Evan Lam

    Evan Lam

    Evan Lam is well placed to advise financial institutions and corporates on a range of regulatory issues in Singapore's banking sector, as well as related matters involving derivatives.
    • Evan is wonderful to work with. He's always able to hop onto a call and is very reassuring and experienced. He comes highly recommended.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He always provides the advice and solutions that we need.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (2)

Singapore

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