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Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Banking & Finance: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Shook Lin & Bok LLP

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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP

With over six decades of market-leading experience, Shook Lin & Bok’s Banking & Finance practice is consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers Asia-Pacific and Global, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000 and Asialaw.

Our team of nearly 30 lawyers, including over 10 partners, advises international and domestic banks, financial institutions, corporates and other market participants on complex domestic and cross-border financings. Combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory frameworks across Asia, we deliver practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to each client’s business priorities, risk profile and strategic objectives.

Our experience spans acquisition and leveraged finance, asset and asset-backed finance, bilateral and syndicated lending, project and property finance, structured finance and securitisation, trade and commodity finance, derivatives, Islamic finance, regulatory and licensing matters, banking compliance, corporate governance and debt restructuring. We also advise on innovative and sustainability-linked financing transactions, supporting clients on matters of every scale and complexity.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Domestic - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shook Lin & Bok's robust team advises domestic and foreign banks and corporates on acquisition and bridge financings, as well as refinancings. It is highly active with regard to real estate sector finance, especially on the lender side. The firm also has experience in sustainability-linked deals. The practice offers notable regional expertise, with a strong track record of acting as Singapore counsel on financing transactions across the region, including in India and Malaysia.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Shook Lin & Bok acted for CIMB Bank Berhad on Frasers Hospitality Trust's SGD120 million sustainability-linked term financing facility.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Exceptional lawyers and a distinguished law firm. They offer reliable advice and practical solutions whenever possible, all while upholding legal rights.

    Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are able to handle sophisticated matters and are able to distil complicated legal issues into simple concepts, which makes it easier for the business to understand.

    Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Kai Zee Liew
    Band 4Kai Zee Liew

    Kai Zee Liew

    Liew Kai Zee is known for his activity in the market and offers expertise in acquisition and real estate financing. He regularly advises both lenders and borrowers.
    • He is always responsive, gives good advice and always willing to help. He gives us the confidence to work with.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Kai Zee is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. He is approachable, friendly and helpful. He is always willing to share his industry expertise.

      Banking & Finance: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Stanley Lim
    Band 4Stanley Lim

    Stanley Lim

    Stanley Lim has a broad practice, including acquisition finance and syndicated term loan facilities. He often handles transactions in the real estate sector.

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