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Sidley Austin LLP

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Global Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Capital Markets - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has an established team in Singapore that advises issuers and underwriters across the full spectrum of securities work including IPOs, rights issues, high-yield bonds and debt restructuring. The firm maintains a strong focus and expertise in advising on Indonesia and India deals. The team regularly advises on listings and issuances in the TMT, real estate, banking and manufacturing sectors. Sidley Austin's clientele includes leading Indonesian and Indian corporates as well as financial institutions.

Foreign Desk

The team led by Manoj Bhargava provides notable expertise regarding India transactions, especially in relation to high-yield and investment-grade debt issuances, as well as QIP and IPO issuances.

Sidley Austin boasts of a strong Indonesian-focused capital markets practice led by Alex Chong. The firm acts for underwriters and issuers on both debt and equity offerings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin acted as international counsel to the underwriters, Axis Capital, Jefferies, and SBI Capital, in connection with the USD2.15 billion follow-on public offering of equity shares of Vodafone Idea.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

  • The firm consistently offers good quality deliverables and is very responsive at any time.

    Capital Markets respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Manoj Bhargava
    Manoj Bhargava

    Manoj Bhargava

    Manoj Bhargava is especially recognised for his experience in India-related capital markets deals. He regularly assists clients with equity issuances, qualified institutional placements and IPOs.

    • He is a fantastic lawyer who is vastly experienced and a true problem-solver.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

    • He is always approachable and has the ability to convince different parties to agree on their positions.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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  • Alexius Chong
    Alexius Chong

    Alexius Chong

    Alexius Chong is a partner in the firm's Singapore office and gains especially strong recognition for his DCM practice, including high-yield issuances in Indonesia and Vietnam.

    • Alexius is very commercially sound, experienced and has a strong network of contacts.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal

    • We receive a lot of highly practical and well-considered advice from Alexius Chong. He is really efficient and operates in our best interests.

      Capital Markets respondentGlobal
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