WongPartnership maintains its reputation as a leading banking legal team in Singapore, advising an impressive cohort of major financial institutions, such as BNP Paribas, as well as blue-chip companies. The team frequently acts for large property groups. The banking and finance practice is known for its deft handling of bank lending and corporate borrowing matters, and additionally active in acquisition and project financing. It offers impressive financial services regulatory expertise, advising clients on the full suite of regulatory mandates from licensing applications and fintech-related advice to regulatory investigations.

"The firm always provides commercially relevant, contemporaneous and comprehensive advice given their constant involvement in the country's biggest and most complex cases and transactions. This is very valuable for clients as it provides up-to-date market knowledge that can guide strategy and negotiations. Our experience with the team is that they always put clients first and responsiveness is always timely and detailed."

"The team is able to juggle moving parts very well and provide practical guidance."

WongPartnership acted for Caldecott Properties on its loan facility granted for the purpose of partially financing the acquisition of Mediacorp's former Caldecott site for approximately SGD281 million.

WongPartnership advised ESR Cayman on its change of control applications arising from its acquisition of the ARA Group.

Susan Wong heads the banking and finance practice, and is renowned for her banking expertise in areas including acquisition and real estate financing. "Susan is an industry leader in banking and finance law. She is extremely commercial in her approach and highly skilled in complex financing. Susan picks the important battles and is an astute negotiator. She is a figure known by most commercial banks in Singapore." "Susan is an established and well-regarded lawyer in banking. She has a strong intellect and is one of the best in the industry."

Elaine Chan remains a market leader in banking and finance regulatory matters, with expertise in fintech regulation. Her expertise includes advising on bank licensing requirements and compliance. "Elaine is very responsive and creative in getting us to the solution we want." "Elaine is our go-to financial regulatory lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable with the regulatory landscape and provides excellent and timely advice."

Alvin Chia enjoys a robust property financing practice, including in relation to data centres. "Alvin did great work for a cross-border multi-jurisdictional financing." "Alvin is very much familiar with the nuances in the distressed finance space. He is able to pick things up and change things to a totally commercial context."

Christy Lim has experience of financing, including property mandates. She represents both borrowers and lenders, as well as security trustees. Christy often advises her clients on large-term and syndicated loans and is active in the area of sustainability-linked financings. "The practice has experienced team members, and Christy Lim, the lead counsel, is hands-on and is very aware of the transaction details. She can handle complex deals well, is responsive and has great client service." "She is a good lawyer and takes good care of her clients."

Tian Sion Yoong is specialised in banking regulatory matters as they pertain to fintech, as well as structured finance. Tian is also well versed on matters concerning carbon regulations. "Tian Sion Yoong is a very dependable counsel and often has great insights into complex regulatory frameworks." "He's not only very knowledgeable, he is always prompt at assisting and taking the phone when we have a query."