FinTech Legal - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
WongPartnership has expertise in financial regulatory compliance and solid capital markets and technology practices. The team also provides advice on digital payments, capital raising and e-commerce matters.
Strengths
"WongPartnership are commercially minded and provide very practical advice instead of simply regurgitating the law."
"The team has impressive depth of specialised knowledge and expertise across various critical areas. They consistently meet turnaround times, demonstrating a strong dedication to addressing our needs."
"WongPartnership demonstrated a masterful grasp of the legal nuances and deal mechanics involved. The team's expertise and dedication ensured that each transaction was handled with precision and care."
"WongPartnership has a large team of expert lawyers with in-depth knowledge of their respective fields.They are extremely professional and highly responsive, and the lawyers have a good work ethic."
Work Highlights
WongPartnership acted for Openspace Ventures on its multimillion-dollar investment in Igloo.
Notable Practitioners
Sion Yoong Tian advises startup tech companies, banks and venture capital funds on regulatory compliance and on transactional matters. He has particular expertise in tokenisation and fundraising projects. "Sion Yoong has a very strong grasp of the regulatory framework in Singapore. He constantly provides clear, pragmatic and concise advice." "Sion Yoong Tian is very attentive to detail and thorough in his analysis. He doesn't miss anything when it comes to legal advice." "Sion Yoong Tian always gives priority to my matters. He likes to try to understand the business and always asks good questions."
Kyle Lee is co-head of WongPartnership's startup and venture capital practice. He assists with fundraising rounds and M&A mandates for international FinTechs, InsurTechs and venture capital funds. "Kyle's strategic vision and leadership are complemented by the unique strengths of his team members." "Kyle Lee has very deep and practical knowledge of the industry and our business. He's very good with clients and a good negotiator, and he looks at the big picture; he's a superstar in my eyes." "I found Kyle to be very knowledgeable and helpful for our clients' matters in Singapore. He is very professional and responsive to our clients' needs." "Kyle is one of the leading guys in market. He's extremely hands-on, very commercial and able to drive people to the solution."
