LAWYER PROFILE

Melissa Ng

Global 2026

Clifford Chance

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: International

Singapore

14 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: International

Singapore

8 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Singapore

14 years ranked

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Indonesia

14 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Thailand

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance

Practice Areas

Melissa Ng advises on M&A, joint ventures and divestments for a range of clients, multinational companies, regional conglomerates and financial sponsors. She has particular expertise in the energy and infrastructure and technology sectors, and is regularly recognised for her work across South East Asia.

She is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer for Corporate/M&A in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand by Chambers Asia Pacific 2025.

Melissa heads the firm's Indonesia focus group and has an extensive knowledge of Indonesian law and practice. She is also a member of Clifford Chance's Audit and Risk Committee.

Career

University of Cambridge 2000

College of Law Guildford 2001

Joined Clifford Chance 2002

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2004

Clifford Chance Singapore 2004

Counsel since 2012

Partner since 2013

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: International - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Melissa Ng is regarded as one of the premier corporate lawyers in Singapore. She advises high-profile multinational corporates and private equity funds on key cross-border transactions. She has particular expertise in energy and infrastructure deals, including in the Indonesian market.

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Melissa Ng is based in Singapore. She is a highly reputed lawyer, well-versed across M&A in Indonesia, including in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Energy & Natural Resources: International - Singapore

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Melissa Ng in Singapore regularly advises on M&A and financings involving companies operating in the power and oil and gas space.

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Corporate/M&A - Singapore

Foreign expert in Indonesia

Individual Editorial

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Corporate/M&A - Thailand

Thailand, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Melissa Ng in Singapore regularly advises clients on acquisitions and disposals, as well as joint ventures. Her clientele includes international investors and Thai corporates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Melissa is highly experienced with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to a wide audience.
Corporate/M&A: InternationalChambers Global Guide
Melissa consistently delivers exceptional client service, demonstrating a strong commitment to understanding our business and needs. She is responsive, approachable and always available.
Energy & Natural Resources: InternationalChambers Global Guide
Melissa's ability to navigate complex legal issues and synthesise large volumes of information into clear, actionable insights reflects her deep experience and professionalism.
Energy & Natural Resources: InternationalChambers Global Guide
She is very personable but also gets the point across. She is very quick to advise on the salient matters we should be focusing on and she has helped in difficult negotiations.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Melissa brings to the negotiation table the right mix of structuring expertise, negotiation skills and customer awareness.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide