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Capital Markets: Domestic

About

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Our leading Capital Markets Practice has two sub-practices – Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM).

Our Capital Markets Practice regularly works with and taps the experience of our other practices in complex transactions that span multiple areas of the law.

Debt Capital Markets
Our DCM Practice advises on a variety of debt instruments, ranging from debt programmes (Medium Term Notes, Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit), standalones, private placements, structured finance to convertibles & exchangeables.

In addition, the DCM Practice has considerable experience advising on:

  • Retail structured debt
  • Bank regulatory capital instruments (Tier 1 and Tier 2 issues)
  • Islamic finance
  • Securitisation (mortgage- and receivables-backed securities)
  • Derivatives

Equity Capital Markets
Our ECM Practice advises on the full spectrum of equity and equity-linked instruments including:

  • IPOs (of both Singaporean and overseas companies) as well as de-listings
  • Rights issues
  • Secondary offerings
  • Equity derivatives

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Domestic - Singapore

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Shook Lin & Bok is noted for offering debt and equity capital markets legal expertise in Singapore and the region, including listings in Hong Kong and South Korea. The team is particularly highlighted for taking on IPOs, rights issues and REIT transactions. The firm is recognised for significant activity on issuances and updates to MTN programmes. The firm often represents dealers, trustees and issuers on transactions. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, DBS Bank and Alset International are examples of clients advised by the team.

Work Highlights

Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP

  • Shook Lin & Bok advised the joint issue managers and joint global coordinators, bookrunners and underwriters on the IPO and listing of Aztech Global on the the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange.

Strengths

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"They have a high level of responsiveness and a client-centric approach."

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Global

"The turnaround is typically very fast, so you do not need to give them a deadline. I also think that they are very attuned to market developments. I feel they are very current, professional and responsive."

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Notable Practitioners

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Marilyn See
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Marilyn See
4
Band 4

Marilyn See is noted for her capabilities in debt capital markets matters. She is especially experienced in deals pertaining to MTN programmes.

"She can appreciate the commercial viewpoints of her clients and is able to propose solutions to drive outcomes that are efficient and fair."

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Shook Lin & Bok LLP

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Marilyn See
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Marilyn See
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Members

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Eu Jin Pok

Gang Wong

Gwendolyn Gn

Wei Shyan Tan