LAWYER PROFILE

Emmanuel Hadjidakis

Asia-Pacific 2026

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Banking & Finance: International

Singapore

14 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency: International

Singapore

4 years ranked

Islamic Finance

Asia-Pacific Region

5 years ranked

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

India

3 years ranked

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Indonesia

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Practice Areas

Emmanuel Hadjidakis is a principal in Baker McKenzie's Finance & Projects team in Singapore. He is currently chair of the Global Financial Institutions Group at Baker McKenzie. Emmanuel has worked in Singapore for over 15 years and has prior experience working in London and Sydney. IFLR1000 describes him as "top-tier, and absolutely up there with the best" and points out, "Lenders consider [him] a rising star in the Singapore market and rate him as one of its leading practitioners." Chambers describes him as "a first-rate banking, finance and restructuring lawyer" and "a strong legal mind with an ability to manage clients across both sides".

Emmanuel regularly acts for financial institutions, borrowers and private equity funds throughout Asia Pacific. He is experienced in general finance, acquisition finance, restructurings, structured finance, Islamic finance and property finance. Emmanuel regularly handles and closes large and complex financings.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency: International - Singapore

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emmanuel Hadjidakis has strong legal expertise in the finance space and is often active on debt restructuring. He is especially busy on matters relating to Indonesia.

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emmanuel Hadjidakis has significant experience on a wide range of deals, including both conventional and Shari'a-compliant facilities. He acts for both lenders and borrowers.

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - India

India, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Emmanuel Hadjidakis is chair of the global financial institutions group at Baker McKenzie and acts as counsel to borrowers and lead managers, as well as advising on debt enforcement and restructuring matters.

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Emmanuel Hadjidakis is a principal in the firm's Singapore office, where he also chairs its global financial institutions group. He is well reputed for a broad range of cross-border financings, including Islamic finance, as well as restructuring/insolvency.

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Islamic Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Emmanuel Hadjidakis is a principal in Baker McKenzie's Singapore office and has expertise in relation to Islamic banking facilities. He often advises lenders on murabaha loans.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

With a broad cross-border finance and restructuring practice, Emmanuel Hadjidakis demonstrates agility and precision in handling complex multi-jurisdictional issues.
Restructuring/Insolvency: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
I've found Emmanuel Hadjidakis to be very knowledgeable and reliable.
Banking & Finance (International Firms)Chambers Asia & Pacific
Emmanuel is exceptional.
Banking & Finance (International Firms)Chambers Asia & Pacific
Emmanuel has developed a strong name in finance in Indonesia.
Banking & Finance (International Firms)Chambers Asia & Pacific