Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Rajah & Tann Singapore's lawyers are sought after by major banks and corporate borrowers due to an excellent track record in both large and mid-sized work, from traditional banking and syndicated lending to project and real estate finance. The team is capable of handling Shari'a-compliant financings and green financing. It additionally offers notable regulatory expertise regarding fintech issues and digital licence applications. The regional offering is well-placed to handle cross-border instructions due to its network of offices across the region, including in Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
Strengths
Rajah & Tann is a market leader and understands the ebbs and flows of the banking and financing industries. The firm brings an unparalleled book of experience in navigating tough commercial terms.
The team at Rajah & Tann is always highly responsive, consistently delivers expert legal advice and can quickly grasp commercial considerations and propose well-thought-out solutions.
Work Highlights
Rajah & Tann advised Citigroup Global Markets Singapore, BofA Securities and DBS Bank as the arrangers for Digital Core REIT's USD550 million credit financing.
The firm advised iCapital SG on its capital markets services licence application to the Monetary Authority of Singapore to provide dealing in capital market products services.
Foreign Desk
Rajah & Tann Singapore is well placed to assist foreign and local entities with banking matters in Indonesia, including acquisition finance. It often advises on deals in the real estate sector. Ng Sey Ming is a key contact.
Notable practitioners
Regina Liew has a market-leading regulatory practice in Singapore. She has expertise across a wide range of issues, including digital banking and bank restructuring.
Regina is an excellent individual. She's the best MAS regulations lawyer I know in Singapore. She's factual, straight to the point, responsive and very effective.
Regina is an outstanding lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience in the financial, regulatory and derivatives spaces. She is able to provide clients with bespoke and effective legal solutions.
Weilin Lee combines strong legal acumen with the appropriate negotiation demeanour that is most effective at pushing through tough points and advancing the client's interests.
Weilin Lee is concise and succinct in her evaluation of the legal points raised. She has also been instrumental in providing out-of-the-box solutions to heavily negotiated points.
Adzfar Alami is an up-and-coming practitioner in banking and finance who regularly advises lenders and borrowers on a range of sophisticated transactions. He counts domestic as well as foreign banks, businesses and institutions among his clientele.
Adzfar is extremely dedicated, highly responsive and always goes the extra mile for clients. He is always kind and patient in taking the time to explain concepts and understand his clients' concerns.