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Morrison Foerster

Banking & Finance: International

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore


Morrison Foerster

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MoFo’s Singapore-based Banking and Finance team advises clients throughout the region on the full spectrum of multi-jurisdictional financings. These include acquisition and leveraged finance, public to private takeovers, real estate finance, debt restructuring, margin loans, syndicated lending and subscription line financing.

Known for our in-depth knowledge, commercial approach and first-class service, we are credible on both sides of the table and regularly represent borrowers and lenders.
Our clients comprise private equity sponsors, banks and financial institutions, multi-national corporations, alternative financiers such as credit funds, hedge funds and asset managers and emerging growth, mid-cap, and large public and privately held companies.

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster fields a prominent team that is commended for its expertise in acquisition and leveraged finance as well as real estate financing. The banking practice is known for acting for borrowers and lenders. Its impressive client base includes corporates, multinational private equity firms and global banks. The firm also offers capability in subscription line financings. It frequently advises on transactions relating to Japan and China, as well as the Cayman Islands and the UK.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster represented Ascendent Capital Partners on the acquisition financing aspects in connection with its approximately USD1.66 billion acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies.

Strengths

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  • The firm takes a principled approach towards financing matters from a commercial and legal perspective, overlayed with a high touch and on-demand service that is crucial to meet timelines.

    Banking & Finance: International respondentGlobal
  • Morrison Foerster are constructive and engaging. They bring value-add to the table instead of just focusing on closing the transaction.

    Banking & Finance: International respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Yemi Tépé
    Band 2Yemi Tépé

    Yemi Tépé

    Yemi Tépé has wide expertise across the region, acting on financings for both borrowers and lenders.
    • Yemi is extremely strong technically. Her tireless focus and instinct for deal closure is impeccable.

      Banking & Finance: International respondentGlobal
    • Yemi consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to understanding and addressing client needs. She displayed meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking.

      Banking & Finance: International respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Morrison Foerster (2)

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