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Timothy Hia

Timothy Hia

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Timothy Hia advises clients on their most complex financing transactions across Asia, particularly in Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Timothy draws on two decades’ experience as a trusted advisor and pragmatic problem-solver to guide private equity sponsors, major corporate borrowers, and private capital lenders across the entire credit cycle on:

- Leveraged and acquisition financings

- Infrastructure finance transactions

- Corporate securities and capital markets offerings

He closely collaborates with clients and colleagues to unlock the resources of Latham’s robust global platform, devising creative solutions that help clients achieve their commercial objectives.

A recognized leader at the firm, Timothy is former Local Chair of the Finance Department in Asia and has served on the Diversity Leadership Committee, Associates Committee, and Pro Bono Committee.

Timothy prioritizes giving back to the community. He currently serves as the Chairman of Youth Guidance Outreach Services, a social services organization benefitting youth at risk in Singapore, and as Vice-Chair of The Helping Hand, a halfway house assisting people with substance use disorder. He maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising Standard Microgrid, whose mission is to provide clean, modern, and affordable energy services to poor rural communities in Africa.

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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Timothy Hia is highly active on financing deals across the region, with particularly strong activity in India. He is particularly active on construction and infrastructure related financings.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Indonesia

Expertise Based Abroad
Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Timothy Hia is a lawyer based in Singapore. He is well reputed for his longstanding experience in banking and finance, regularly assisting both lenders and borrowers with major transactions in Indonesia. His expertise includes term loans, project finance and loan restructuring.

Banking & Finance - India

Expertise Based Abroad
India, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Timothy Hia is highly active on financing deals across South and South-East Asia from his base in Latham & Watkins' Singapore office.

Capital Markets: International - Singapore

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Timothy Hia is well regarded for his structured finance and capital markets knowledge, with strong expertise in note and security issuances. He handles deals in Singapore and across the region.

Banking & Finance - Singapore

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Indonesia

Individual Editorial
Timothy Hia is highly active on financing deals across the region, with particularly strong activity in India. He is particularly active on construction and infrastructure related financings.

Strengths

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  • Tim is one of the veterans in the private credit SEA landscape. He is able to fluently navigate the various structuring elements of complex situations.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • He is highly commercial and sensible, capable of striking the right balance when negotiating terms with our counterparties.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Timothy has good commercial awareness and knows market practice.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Timothy Hia is able to provide succinct and valuable advice for us, enabling us to achieve our goals.

    Capital Markets: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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