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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Singapore
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Band 2
What the team is known for

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.

Foreign desks

The Singapore team has significant experience of advising domestic and international companies on acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures in Myanmar across a range of sectors, acting in collaboration with its Yangon office. The team advised Ooredoo South East Asia Holding W.L.L. on the sale of its interest in Ooredoo's mobile operating business in Myanmar. Chester Toh leads the Myanmar-focused team.

Strengths

"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."

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.

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."

Alroy Chan is a partner based in Singapore with extensive experience of Myanmar matters. He has key expertise in transactions as well as undertaking financing mandates for domestic banks.

Chester Toh in Singapore is noted for his expertise in corporate legal matters. He regularly acts on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and real estate development work, having particular expertise in the telecoms and energy sectors.

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Rajah & Tann Asia

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Alroy Chan
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Chester Toh
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Foreign expert for Myanmar
Corporate/M&A: Domestic

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Sandy Foo
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Band 2
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Danny Lim
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Band 5