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Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Corporate/M&A: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Shook Lin & Bok LLP

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Shook Lin & Bok’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice is a recognised leader in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region, advising financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity investors and other market participants on complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving both listed and unlisted targets.

Working closely with our Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Competition & Antitrust and other specialist teams, we provide seamless support across the full transaction lifecycle and develop tailored acquisition, financing and investment structures aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

Our lawyers are regularly involved in high-profile and strategically significant transactions, including complex public takeovers and rare competing bids. We combine strong technical capability with a practical understanding of Singapore’s regulatory and market environment, enabling us to navigate novel issues and execute transactions efficiently.

Our experience includes takeover offers, privatisations, schemes of arrangement, delistings, mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, amalgamations, business and asset purchases, competitive tenders, earn-outs, management buy-outs, placements and strategic minority investments.

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Shook Lin & Bok houses a well-reputed team of lawyers in Singapore, handling buyouts, joint ventures and privatisations. The team offers expertise in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters, regularly acting as local counsel on major acquisitions. Clients include investment banks, local and international corporations, and private equity and venture capital firms. The firm is active on deals in the technology, manufacturing and life sciences spaces.

Work Highlights

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  • Shook Lin & Bok acted for Betagro, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, in the takeover of HKEX-listed Eggriculture Foods by way of a scheme of arrangement.

Strengths

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  • It distinguishes itself through its strong bench of commercially savvy lawyers who consistently provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented advice.

    Corporate/M&A: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are strongly commercial, able to solve problems and explain technical issues to clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Chong
    Band 4David Chong

    David Chong

    David Chong is an established name in Singapore's legal market. He is specialised in M&A and experienced in advising clients on deals, including SPAC transactions, in the e-commerce, technology and manufacturing spaces.
  • Band 5Perry Yuen
    Band 5Perry Yuen

    Perry Yuen

    Perry Yuen is based in Singapore and is recognised for his capabilities in cross-border M&A, including in relation to China and Malaysia.

    • Perry is very well known in the market. He can simplify complex matters into plain language, so clients can understand the complex legal process in very concise layperson's terms.

      Corporate/M&A: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 5Ying Ming Ho
    Band 5Ying Ming Ho

    Ying Ming Ho

    Ho Ying Ming is well regarded in Singapore's legal market for his broad M&A and funds practice. He is well-versed in advising corporate and private equity clients on cross-border transactions, including disposals and joint ventures.

    • Ying Ming is practical and consistently delivers clear and well-considered advice. He is hands-on and detail-oriented, with a strong grasp of both legal and commercial aspects of a deal.

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    • Ying Ming is extremely commercial and is able to go straight to the core of issues. He works very well with entrepreneurs and PE firms.

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