Shook Lin & Bok LLP, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

About

Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP

We have a long tradition, since our establishment in 1964, of providing legal support to the banking & finance industry in Singapore.

Our well-recognised team acts for local and international banks and other financial institutions on major Singapore and cross-border transactions.

The areas in which our Banking & Finance Practice advises on include:

Acquisition finance
Asset and asset-backed finance
Bilateral and syndicated loans
Projects and property finance
Structured finance
Trade finance
Regulatory and licensing
Banking compliance and corporate governance
Debt restructuring
Derivatives
Islamic finance

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance: Domestic - Singapore

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. DBS, BigPay and HSBC are among those on the firm's client roster.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Shook Lin & Bok advised DBS Bank on its grant of a USD100 million capital call facility to a private equity fund.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Shook Lin & Bok are very prompt and responsive. The lawyers are able to provide commercial and practicable advice."