Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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+65 6535 3600Chambers Review
Rajah & Tann Singapore has a highly regarded team of lawyers, utilising the strength of its network of Asian offices to handle complex cross-border M&A mandates. The firm is active in a range of sectors, including property, manufacturing and healthcare, acting for major banks, funds and corporate clients on public and private M&A transactions, including privatisations, as well as private equity deals. The group offers further expertise in handling REIT-related transactions. The corporate team effectively leverages the firm's wider practice areas on related issues, including capital markets, finance and real estate. Clients advised include Temasek, Keppel Infrastructure Trust and Sunseap.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Sunseap and its founder shareholders on the sale of a 91% stake to EDP Renewables for SGD1.1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are proactive and responsive, and provide sound and practical advice. They display a strong understanding of the transaction and can coordinate various workstreams seamlessly."
"They are a pleasure to work with - very client-friendly and commercially savvy."
"The team are proactive and responsive, and provide sound and practical advice. They display a strong understanding of the transaction and can coordinate various workstreams seamlessly."
"They are a pleasure to work with - very client-friendly and commercially savvy."
Notable Practitioners
Sandy Foo is a lawyer in Singapore who regularly advises corporate clients from a wide variety of sectors on sophisticated commercial transactions, with significant experience in public M&A and takeover deals. She is additionally experienced in supporting private equity funds with investments, including REITs.
"She is a veteran in her field with great connections. She provides practical and sound advice while at the same time fighting for clients' interests."
Danny Lim is recognised for his capabilities in both public and private M&A transactions, with particular expertise in corporate restructuring and exit offers. He is experienced in advising multinational companies, as well as Singaporean entities.
"Danny is very practical and, due to experience, he can advise readily. He is very fast."