Linklaters, Capital Markets | Chambers Global Profile

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Capital Markets - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' legal team in Singapore is highly experienced in working throughout the region and advising banks and corporates on complex and innovative cross-border debt transactions. The firm is particularly active on multicurrency debt issues, convertible bonds, guaranteed bonds and the establishment of MTN programmes, as well as sukuk and green bonds. The team also handles IPOs and share placements. The lawyers regularly handle cross-border matters, especially in India, Indonesia and Thailand.

Foreign Desk

The firm has a well-established reputation for India work, led by Amit Singh in Singapore. It frequently advises global financiers and Indian corporates on note issuances and bond restructurings.

Linklaters is well placed to advise clients on debt capital markets matters in Indonesia, cooperating with Widyawan & Partners, which is its affiliate law firm in Jakarta. Amit Singh is a key contact.

The firm is also regularly instructed on Malaysia-related matters, including significant debt and equity issuances and Islamic finance mandates. The team advises both issuers and banks. Amit Singh, Sophie Mathur and Philip Badge are key contacts.

Linklaters Singapore, led by Amit Singh and Philip Badge, often advises clients on note and bond issuances pertaining to the Philippines.

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Work Highlights

Linklaters advised the joint lead managers on the issuance of USD2.75 billion trust certificates by the Republic of Indonesia.

Strengths

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Linklaters stands out due to its consistent, high quality legal advice and access to large network of offices, which enables it to provide a seamless service on complex cross-border transactions.

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Global

Linklaters has highly knowledgeable and attentive lawyers with great experience, ideas and fantastic networking skills, equipping it to be regarded a go-to firm for international capital markets work.

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Global

Linklaters stands out due to its consistent, high quality legal advice and access to large network of offices, which enables it to provide a seamless service on complex cross-border transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Amit Singh

Band 1

Amit Singh is Linklaters' head of South and South East Asia capital markets, and has a strong debt capital markets practice across the region. He also advises on equity issuances.

Amit is a fantastic guy to work with; he always has a solution-oriented mindset and is 100% available.

Amit Singh's client-focused style really sets him apart. His thoughtful and practical advice, as well as his expertise in the Indian market, is commendable.

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Jonathan Horan

Band 2

Jonathan Horan is experienced in advising issuers and financiers on a wide range of mandates including MTN programmes and convertible bonds.

Jonathan Horan has deep expertise and insight, and provides clear, actionable advice.

He is super responsive, helpful and commercial.

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Michele Discepola

Foreign Expert

Michele Discepola is experienced in assisting clients with bond and note issuances, especially in India. He acts for both issuers and underwriters and is particularly well versed in high-yield issuances.

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