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Linklaters

Capital Markets: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Linklaters

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Our Singapore capital markets team is the first choice for many of the leading international corporates, private equity funds and investment banks which value our in-depth legal and commercial knowledge to underwriters and issuers on the full range of capital markets products - high yield debt, investment grade debt, convertible/exchangeable bonds, medium-term note programmes, equity capital markets, Islamic finance, regulatory capital, straight debt issues, liability management transactions, sustainable finance and digital securities across Asia .

We remain at the forefront of key market leading deals and trends across all areas of capital markets in South and Southeast Asia. We have a long and deep history of client support across Asia, acting as the trusted advisor for many high-profile clients on their most challenging capital markets transactions.

We also have a dominant market position in equity-linked transactions, working on the substantial majority of all convertible bonds issued in South East Asia in 2021. According to the Refinitiv’s Global Capital Markets Review, in 2021, we were ranked as the number one firm for equity and equity-related category with the greatest number of deals out of all the other firms in the Asia region, with total proceeds of US$15.76bn. This continues our long-term dominance of this product across Asia.

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Capital Markets: International - Singapore

Band 1

Band 1


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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific
  • 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.

    Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Amit Singh
    Band 1Amit Singh

    Amit Singh

    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.

      Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific
    • 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.

      Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Jonathan Horan
    Band 2Jonathan Horan

    Jonathan Horan

    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.

      Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is super responsive, helpful and commercial.

      Capital Markets: International respondentAsia-Pacific

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