Corporate/M&A: Domestic

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. Clients of the law firm include ESR Funds Management, KKR and Singapore Exchange.

WongPartnership offers a solid China practice sought out for its expertise in corporate finance, foreign investment and general corporate law. Together with the team in Singapore, the Shanghai representative office provides additional support on China-related deals. Joseph He is a key contact for the firm's China practice.

The firm's Indonesia desk handles a range of corporate deals, including joint ventures, venture capital and real estate deals, particularly for Singaporean investors. WongPartnership acted as Singapore law counsel to Broom on its USD10 million Pre-Series A financing round. Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, Mark Choy and James Choo are key contacts.

"They are extremely proactive and always think many steps ahead, leading to very effective and fruitful discussions."

"I commend them for being extremely creative and innovative, partly because they are extremely well versed in what the regulators expect. They know how to shape solutions to be commercially viable and satisfy the regulators."

WongPartnership acted for Sanjuro United on its voluntary conditional cash offer for all the issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the capital of Hwa Hong.

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. "I consider Andrew to be one of the top M&A lawyers in Singapore at the moment."

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. "He's commercially savvy and strategic." "Wai King has a very cool and calm demeanour in all kinds of situations, making him very respected and credible among peers and competitors."

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. "She is a very thorough M&A counsel, measured in negotiations and practical in her approach. I would strongly recommend having her in your corner for M&A."

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. "She is very detailed, technically sound with structure, and offers practical solutions when we hit a wall."

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.

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.