Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 4
Email address
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+65 6831 5600About
Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP
Our international banking team operates as one acting for banks, government agencies and corporates on some of the most complex and innovative transactions worldwide. Our expertise includes acquisition and bid finance, structured finance, syndicated lending, secured lending, project finance, trade finance, asset finance and workouts and restructurings.
Our team works to ensure that banking transactions proceed quickly and effectively. Our vast experience in this market means we can put any transaction into the right context and provide the most appropriate solution. We're a team of around 130 people, including around 40 partners. Our lawyers advise on global banking issues from our locations around the world.
Chambers Review
Simmons & Simmons's legal team in Singapore is highlighted for its prominence in the trade and commodity finance area, where it advises both banks and borrowers on cross-border transactions. It is further acknowledged for its strong track record in the energy and natural resources sector, frequently advising on project finance mandates across South-East Asia. It also regularly acts on matters pertaining to the agriculture and fintech industries. The team is able to provide integrated domestic Singapore law and English law advice on cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons acted for Standard Chartered Bank Singapore on a USD500 million revolving loan facility with the option to convert to a sustainability-linked facility to Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They grasp clients' requirements quickly and can adapt, depending on the situation. Their client-oriented mindset and flexibility deserve special mention."
"Simmons & Simmons have demonstrated versatility and strong research skills. They are able to come up with novel, cogent arguments in challenging situations."
"They grasp clients' requirements quickly and can adapt, depending on the situation. Their client-oriented mindset and flexibility deserve special mention."
"Simmons & Simmons have demonstrated versatility and strong research skills. They are able to come up with novel, cogent arguments in challenging situations."
Notable Practitioners
Calvin Tan offers commodity and trade finance expertise, and leads the banking and finance team.
"Calvin Tan is very helpful, responsive and offers commercially-minded advice for our organisation."
"Calvin Tan has a sharp brain and is very quick to grasp nuances. His advice is delivered in a crisp manner and is easily digestible."
