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Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice regularly advises financial institutions and corporations in regard to M&A transactions (involving both listed and unlisted targets based in Singapore and the region) and is familiar with the regulatory and cutting-edge transactional issues involved. The M&A team works closely with both the Capital Markets and Banking & Finance teams to customise financing and investment solutions for businesses planning to expand.

The team is acknowledged as a leading M&A law practice by various legal publications. We often advise on complex top-tier deals in Singapore, including a number of competing takeover bids that are seldom seen in the Singapore market.

We advise on a range of M&A transactions including:

  • Takeover offers
  • Privatisations, schemes of arrangements and de-listings
  • Mergers & acquisitions, reverse-takeovers and amalgamations
  • Business and asset purchases
  • Competitive tenders
  • Earn-outs and management buy-outs
  • Placements and strategic minority acquisitions

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Corporate/M&A: Domestic - Singapore

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

  • 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.

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They are strongly commercial, able to solve problems and explain technical issues to clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Chong
4
David Chong
4
Band 4
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.
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Perry Yuen
5
Perry Yuen
5
Band 5

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.

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Ying Ming Ho
5
Ying Ming Ho
5
Band 5

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.

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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Ranked Lawyers at
Shook Lin & Bok LLP

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David Chong
4
David Chong
4
Band 4
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Perry Yuen
5
Perry Yuen
5
Band 5
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Ying Ming Ho
5
Ying Ming Ho
5
Band 5
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Members

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Dayne Ho

Mae Shaan Teo