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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Skadden's legal team in Singapore has an established track record in assisting with high-profile transactional mandates. The lawyers are well-versed in advising multinationals and investment companies on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. The team's expertise also includes SPAC mergers. The firm offers strong expertise on investments across jurisdictions, including India. Clients benefit from its strong working relationship with the firm's international network of offices, including in the USA and Hong Kong.
Strengths
Skadden has hyperlocal experience in working on ASEAN and APAC deals.
They have a depth of experience and familiarity with market practice and trends in the region. The team also have a good sense of the commercial considerations we should be conscious of.
Work Highlights
Skadden represented Axiata Group Berhad in XL Axiata's USD6.5 billion merger with Smartfren Telecom, a subsidiary of Sinar Mas Group.
Notable practitioners
Rajeev Duggal is regarded as a highly experienced lawyer in Singapore. He is well-versed in acting for multinationals and investment companies on high-profile cross-border transactions, including M&A and SPAC deals.
Rajeev Duggal’s calmness, commercial acumen and street smarts give us a lot of comfort.