Global Singapore Banking & Finance: International

The Singapore team is experienced in handling Indonesian deals, often working alongside Widyawan & Partners, its associated law firm in Jakarta. It regularly advises clients on acquisition and bridge financings, particularly in relation to the energy industry. Its clientele includes major Indonesian borrowers and lenders, as well as multinational financial institutions. Linklaters advised BNI Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities and UBS as lead managers on the USD600 million securities issuance by Bank Negara Indonesia.

Baker McKenzie is recognised for its capacity to handle cross-border acquisition and real estate financings for various heavyweight lenders in the market. Its lawyers handle a varied slate of work across South-East Asia, including activity in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. The team comes highly recommended for its extensive experience in both conventional and Islamic financing. It is additionally experienced in acting for major corporate borrowers and advises on lending into the power and real estate sectors, among others. The firm also handles a large volume of high-value syndicated loan arrangements as well as trade finance mandates. Among its key clients are Standard Chartered Bank, CIMB Bank and Deutsche Bank.

Clifford Chance's highly regarded practice maintains its strong reputation among major banks. It counts funds as well as public and private corporations among its clients, and is well placed to advise on both international and Singapore matters. The firm undertakes cross-border mandates including real estate and infrastructure financing. The finance practice is active on a diverse range of transactions, including syndicated lending, margin and acquisition financing, and offers advice on regulatory and compliance issues. The team possesses cross-border expertise spanning China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Milbank is an active US law firm, best known for its involvement in complex transactions, advising a range of international banks and leading alternative capital providers, corporate borrowers and private equity funds. The team's prominent areas of expertise include project, acquisition and revolving credit finance. Practitioners advise clients from the energy and mining sectors. It is especially known for its leading Indonesia practice, with further experience across the region, including in the Philippines. Milbank counts ANZ Bank, Medco Energy and Maybank Islamic Berhad among its clientele.

White & Case's lawyers in Singapore are highlighted for a diverse range of capabilities spanning syndicated and bilateral loans, acquisition and margin financing and major refinancings. The firm is active in various jurisdictions, especially India and Indonesia, with the ability to handle transactions across multiple sectors including infrastructure, telecommunications and education. It hosts a robust bench featuring multiple language capabilities and qualifications across various legal jurisdictions. Notable clients that the firm represents include Barclays, BNP Paribas and UBS.

Jones Day is a US law firm offering expertise across a diverse range of banking and finance issues, particularly working on project finance mandates. The banking practice works with the firm's restructuring group to offer advice on distressed financing matters. It has experience acting for development banks and significant multinationals, and works with the firm's projects and energy team to deliver cross-practice advice.

King & Spalding is well regarded for its sound capability across a broad range of financing work. Its lawyers in Singapore handle a wide range of work, including acquisition, secured non-recourse and bridging finance as well as advisory matters on financing. It works closely with the firm's corporate practice and is well placed to handle deals across a range of sectors, including energy, education, and mining. Recent clients for the finance team include Mitsui & Co, Clifford Capital and Apollo.

Morrison Foerster fields a prominent team that is commended for its expertise in acquisition and leveraged finance as well as real estate financing. The banking practice is known for acting for borrowers and lenders. Its impressive client base includes corporates, multinational private equity firms and global banks. Also offers capability in subscription line financings. It frequently advises on transactions relating to Japan and China, as well as the Cayman Islands and UK.

Norton Rose Fulbright is able to combine with its Jakarta-based associate firm TNB & Partners on banking matters in Indonesia. Its Singapore team assists clients with a variety of structured and acquisition financing deals, as well as project and real estate finance. Norton Rose Fulbright advised a club of three lenders on the USD134 million financing to Pertamina International Shipping. Ong Yu-En is a key contact.

Gibson Dunn is a notable firm with a strong footprint in the oil and gas industry. The practice acts for sponsors, borrowers and lenders on work ranging from project finance and acquisition finance to refinancings and restructurings. It offers considerable experience on mandates across the region, especially in Indonesia, and also in India. MedcoEnergi and UBS are key clients of the firm.

Hogan Lovells has a respected legal practice in Singapore and is noted for its excellent cross-border capabilities, with expertise in a diverse range of transactions including term and revolving loans, and acquisition finance. The practice is further noted for its focus on banking and finance issues in India and Indonesia. It represents an impressive slate of Asian and global banks as well as major corporate borrowers and lenders in industry sectors such as aviation, renewable power projects and real estate. Key clients at the firm include BNP Paribas, EDF Renouvables, and MUFG Bank.

Mayer Brown has an established team of finance lawyers in Singapore with solid experience of handling cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance mandates. It acts predominantly on behalf of regional and international banks and is particularly noted for its knowledge of structured trade and commodity finance work.