Linklaters, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters in Singapore is recognised as a top choice for acquisition financing, refinancing and private equity matters for international lenders and corporates. The firm is also active advising credit funds on complex syndicated lending. It is proficient at managing complex cross-border transactions and continues to be a market-leading firm for transactions involving India and Indonesia. The team is also experienced in handling work in a variety of other jurisdictions across South-East Asia.

Foreign Desk

The Singapore team is experienced in handling Indonesian deals, often working alongside Widyawan & Partners, its associated law firm in Jakarta. It regularly advises clients on acquisition and bridge financings, with its clientele including major Indonesian borrowers and lenders, as well as multinational financial institutions. Philip Badge is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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Linklaters Singapore advised Nickel Industries on its financing from PT Bank Negara Indonesia, Singapore branch, which included a USD200 million five-year senior secured term facility, a USD150 million five-year unsecured term facility and a USD50 million revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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The Linklaters team is one of the best to work with. They are commercial and flexible and value long-term relationships.

Banking & Finance: International respondent
Global

The team have a high level of commercial awareness and were able to advise on market standards very well.

Banking & Finance: International respondent
Global

The Linklaters team is one of the best to work with. They are commercial and flexible and value long-term relationships.

Banking & Finance: International respondent
Global

The team have a high level of commercial awareness and were able to advise on market standards very well.

Banking & Finance: International respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Philip Badge

Star Individuals

Philip Badge remains a leading figure in the market, regularly handling big-ticket financings across the region.

One of the legends in lending transactions.

Philip has shown he is highly experienced and able to provide valuable legal advice on transactions.

He's one of those people who literally has a wealth of experience.

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Peiying Chua Heikes

Band 2

Peiying Chua Heikes is a well-recognised banking regulatory lawyer in Singapore's market, especially advising on financial matters in the technology sector.

Peiying is very dedicated and energetic. She is an expert in the area who is committed to creating client value.

Peiying is an excellent lawyer with incredibly in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and the commercial nous to apply them to business scenarios.

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Evan Lam

Band 3

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 understands clients' needs and applies his strong technical basis well to give commercially practicable advice.

Evan Lam is extremely competent and very prompt. He is also approachable and a joy to work with.

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Fiona Gray

Band 3

Fiona Gray is widely recognised for her banking and finance strengths. She is particularly well versed in handling matters for lenders on capital call facilities, pre-IPO loans, and term and revolving credit facilities.

Fiona Gray is very commercial and creative when proposing solutions.

Fiona is extremely knowledgeable, effective and hands-on. She is not only able to handle complex transactions with tight timeframes but also manages client relationships really well.

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