LAWYER PROFILE

James Mythen

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: International

Singapore

12 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Singapore

6 years ranked

Corporate & Finance

Malaysia

5 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

James is a Corporate M&A specialist with over 20 years’ experience advising on M&A and private equity transactions across the APAC region, with a particular focus on inbound and cross-border transactions involving Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar.

James has experience across a variety of different industry sectors, but specialises in advising on matters involving regulated industries, including the telecommunications, banking and insurance, infrastructure and life sciences sectors. He regularly advises an array of Corporates, PE Houses, Sovereign Funds, and Financial Institutions.

James is particularly valued by clients for his extensive regional cross-border knowledge and experience, having lived and worked in London, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. James leads A&O Shearman's Malaysia, Brunei and Myanmar Foreign Desks and is ranked in all of the major directories as an outstanding lawyer.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: International - Singapore

Band 2

Individual Editorial

James Mythen earns market respect for his handling of private equity transactions, joint ventures and M&A. He is based in Singapore, and his clients include multinational corporates, GLCs and financial institutions. He has expertise in deals involving Malaysia and Myanmar.

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Corporate/M&A - Singapore

Foreign expert in Malaysia

Individual Editorial

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Corporate & Finance - Malaysia

Malaysia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

James Mythen in Singapore is regularly involved in M&A deals in Malaysia, including within the TMT, banking and healthcare spaces. He counts leading Malaysian corporates among his clientele.

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Strengths

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His ability to navigate challenging situations with ease and provide clear, actionable advice is invaluable.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide
James has a great understanding of complex deals. He provides top-notch client service and works like a machine.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide
James is practical and commercial-minded. He takes into account our position in a transaction and is firm when negotiating.
Corporate & FinanceChambers Global Guide