Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice is actively engaged in transactions across the Asia Pacific and Middle East. Our clients include some of Singapore’s leading listed companies, global private equity firms, major international and domestic financial institutions, well established multinational corporations and leading sovereign wealth funds.
We have the legal talent in our team to offer innovative and practical solutions when faced with unique and demanding situations. Our involvement in many high profile mergers and acquisitions and corporate transactions in Singapore enables us to share our experience with clients involved in similar transactions in the region and our long list of clients is evidence of our success.
We have consistently received top rankings in various Asia Pacific M&A legal league tables and in many independent legal journals, and a number of our lawyers are also recognised by various publications and directories as leading practitioners in mergers and acquisitions.
Chambers Review
WongPartnership remains a go-to law firm in Singapore for advising on innovative M&A and private equity work, and is experienced in handling domestic and cross-border matters. The firm leverages its network of associated offices in Mainland China, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia to provide a comprehensive service to pan-Asian clients. The team is active on matters across a wide range of sectors, particularly real estate, finance and energy, for a range of multinational companies, investors and funds.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership acted as Singapore counsel to UBS Group AG on its merger with Credit Suisse Group AG by way of a statutory merger under the Swiss Merger Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offers practical advice when faced with unique and complex matters. They have partners who are very hands-on, with good depth and breadth in skills and experience."
"WongPartnership take a very commercial and pragmatic approach to advising us, which is constructive in facilitating our decision-making while making us clearly aware of the legal implications."
"WongPartnership have been exceptional in delivering clear advice and drafts with speed."
"The team offers practical advice when faced with unique and complex matters. They have partners who are very hands-on, with good depth and breadth in skills and experience."
"WongPartnership take a very commercial and pragmatic approach to advising us, which is constructive in facilitating our decision-making while making us clearly aware of the legal implications."
"WongPartnership have been exceptional in delivering clear advice and drafts with speed."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Ang has earned great respect as a market-leading lawyer in Singapore. He assists domestic and multinational corporates and investors with cross-border M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.
"Andrew Ang is known for being a veteran in executing take-private deals in Singapore."
"Andrew is very prominent in the market and long established here."
Ng Wai King is distinguished in the market as an expert lawyer in Singapore, advising high-profile corporates on M&A and private equity investments, including privatisations.
"Ng Wai King is a legal legend. He is one of the top lawyers in Singapore and the region."
"Wai King has extensive experience in many areas, which enables him to provide sound advice on a whole slew of subject matters. He is responsive and also commercial in his advice."
Chan Sing Yee is noted for her skills in assisting corporates with M&A transactions, including in the real estate and finance sectors. She is also active advising clients on general corporate law issues in Singapore.
Quak Fi Ling is a notable name in Singapore's corporate legal market. She is recognised for her capabilities in M&A and private equity transactions across various industries.
"Quak Fi Ling has an in-depth understanding of our business, is always available to speak, provides commercial advice and always strives to ensure that we feel like we are a priority."
Low Kah Keong assists investment funds and GLCs with cross-border M&A transactions with a Singapore angle. He is entrusted with high-profile matters by major corporates.
Mark Choy specialises in M&A and corporate advisory matters in Singapore for corporates, private equity houses and GLCs. He is experienced in advising companies from a broad range of sectors, from renewable energy to manufacturing.
"Mark has excellent commercial sense and top-notch client service."
Audrey Chng is well regarded in Singapore's legal market for her strong transactional practice. She is particularly well versed in handling REIT-related transactions for fund and asset management companies.
"Audrey Chng is highly responsive and demonstrates strong technical knowledge."
"Audrey is always very helpful and constructive in advising us on how to circumvent issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
WongPartnership LLP
Singapore
Members
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Head of Department
Anna Tan
Annabelle Yip
Audrey Chng
Dawn Law
Gerry Gan
Hsiao-Huey Teo
Jason Chua
Kevin Ho
Kyle Lee
Lydia Ong
Milton Toon
Sin Wei Ong
Head of Department
Vivien Yui
Head of Department
Wen E Soong
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