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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Startups & Emerging Companies - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons's Singapore-based lawyers are well-versed in venture capital and startup mandates in the region, advising venture capital and investment funds on seed and early-stage investments in startups. It has additional capabilities in acting for emerging companies on growth investment rounds. The team is active on mandates across technology-related sectors, such as fintech and healthtech platforms.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons represented Peak XV in its investment in the USD19 million series A round of WatchTowr.

Strengths

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  • They are very attentive to our feedback and can offer pragmatic workaround solutions because of their deep experience in early-stage transactions.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are very practical and commercially astute. They understand how legal solutions need to align with the key business drivers.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team has proven to be extremely efficient with a focus on problem-solving. We have benefited from their tailored advice on structuring transactions.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Dax Lim
    Band 2Dax Lim

    Dax Lim

    Dax Lim is recognised for his work advising venture capital and growth equity funds on their investments. He also offers advice to growth companies from a range of sectors, including TMT and life sciences, on their financings.
    • Dax is an extremely client-focused lawyer with a deep understanding of the considerations start-ups need to consider.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He fully comprehends the issues and difficulties of a start-up and proactively provides pragmatic solutions.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Dax is fantastic at listening to clients' needs and finding a solution to address them in a clear and concise manner.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentAsia-Pacific

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