Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: International | Global
Singapore
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Jonathan Olier White & Case12 Years Ranked
Nigel Gleeson Freshfields9 Years Ranked- Stephanie Keen Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee13 Years Ranked
- Valerie Kong Clifford Chance14 Years Ranked
- Amy BeckinghamLatham & Watkins LLP
- Jake RobsonGreenberg Traurig, LLP
- Sidharth BhasinLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 3
Alun Evans A&O Shearman9 Years Ranked- Andrew D Martin Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow14 Years Ranked
Charlie Wilson Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
James Mythen A&O Shearman10 Years Ranked
Jon Bowden Freshfields6 Years Ranked
Shirin Tang Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow13 Years Ranked- Farhana SharmeenLatham & Watkins LLP
- Nicola YeomansKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 4
- Craig Loveless Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
Dennis Barsky Jones Day13 Years Ranked
Jai Pathak Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP18 Years Ranked- Niranjan Arasaratnam Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.9 Years Ranked
Parveet Singh Gandoak Jones Day3 Years Ranked- Rajeev Duggal Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates14 Years Ranked
Simon Weller Freshfields8 Years Ranked- James Clayton-PayneLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 5
Matthew Gorman Addleshaw Goddard LLP14 Years Ranked- Robert Elliot Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.2 Years Ranked
Siew Kam Boon Dechert LLP12 Years Ranked
Tabitha Saw Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked- Tom Lin Clifford Chance3 Years Ranked
Tom Platts Stephenson Harwood LLP9 Years Ranked- Michelle PhangAshurst
- Sharon LauLatham & Watkins LLP
Up and Coming
- Jamie McLarenClifford Chance
- Nick DaviesGreenberg Traurig, LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E David H Zemans
Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years RankedDavid Zemans is widely recognised for his impressive talents in complex cross-border transactions, often involving Indonesia as well as other jurisdictions in South-East Asia and further afield. He has experience acting for large companies in the healthcare, energy and technology sectors.
Band 1
1 Jacqueline ChanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJacqueline Chan possesses market-leading expertise in M&A and private equity transactions in various sectors across the Asia-Pacific region, in particular Indonesia and Vietnam. Operating from Singapore, she receives widespread praise and acts for some of the largest companies in the region as well as private equity funds.1 Melissa Ng
Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedMelissa 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 Thailand and Indonesia.1 Sophie Mathur
Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedSophie Mathur is highly respected among market sources and clients alike for her expertise in Singapore's M&A space. She impresses with her deep expertise in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, especially in the insurance and banking spheres. She often handles matters involving Indonesia.
Band 2
2 Jonathan Olier
White & Case | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"Jonathan is very patient and willing to invest a substantial amount of time and effort in hand-holding clients at the commencement of new initiatives. He will remain committed to each assignment once it goes full steam. The level of perseverance and attention to detail we see in Jonathan during the height of deal negotiations is simply impressive. It’s truly fantastic working with him."2 Nigel Gleeson
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedNigel Gleeson heads the firm's Singapore corporate law practice. He advises on cross-border M&A and private equity investments, as well as divestments, across a wide range of sectors. He has expertise working on matters involving Indonesia.2 Stephanie Keen
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedStephanie Keen has extensive experience in advising international corporates and private equity investors on the full spectrum of cross-border transactions in numerous industries.2 Valerie KongClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedValerie Kong is well regarded among market sources for M&A work out of Singapore. She also advises clients on private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. She is instructed on deals across the South-East Asia and South Asia regions, as well as further afield.
Band 3
3 Alun Evans
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAlun Evans is recognised for his capabilities in handling commercial transactions across the region from his base in Singapore, particularly in the Philippines. He is experienced in advising private equity and asset management firms and strategic investors on M&A, investments and joint ventures.3 Andrew D Martin
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAndrew Martin is an experienced lawyer in Singapore focusing on multi-jurisdictional M&A in many sectors, including consumer goods and technology.3 Charlie Wilson
Sidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCharlie Wilson leads Sidley Austin's corporate team in Singapore and is well experienced in assisting corporates and private equity funds with multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments, especially in Indonesia.3 James MythenA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJames 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.3 Jon BowdenFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJon Bowden is a respected lawyer in Singapore. He regularly assists clients with private equity investments and cross-border M&A, including within the finance and energy sectors, with particular expertise on matters involving Vietnam and Indonesia.3 Shirin TangBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedShirin Tang is dual-qualified in Singapore and New York, and particularly recognised for her experience acting for investors and private equity clients on real estate and technology sector transactions.
Band 4
4 Craig Loveless
Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCraig Loveless is recognised for his talents in handling cross-border acquisitions and divestments for multinational corporations, funds and financial institutions across various sectors. He is based in Singapore.4 Dennis Barsky
Jones Day | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedDennis Barsky is an experienced US-qualified M&A and private equity lawyer based in Singapore. He regularly advises multinational companies and investment houses on cross-border transactions and private equity investments.4 Jai Pathak
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedJai Pathak is an experienced lawyer in Singapore with a good track record in M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in deals involving India and the USA.4 Niranjan ArasaratnamLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedNiranjan Arasaratnam is known for advising clients on an array of cross-border M&A from Linklaters' Singapore office, including particular expertise in the technology and e-commerce sectors.4 Parveet Singh GandoakJones Day | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedParveet Singh Gandoak in Singapore is particularly well versed in acting for international investment companies on foreign investments, including into India.4 Rajeev Duggal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedRajeev Duggal is regarded as a highly experienced lawyer in Singapore. He is well versed in acting for multinationals and investment companies on high-profile cross-border transactions, including M&A and SPAC deals.4 Simon WellerFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedSimon Weller frequently handles high-profile cross-border corporate mandates for multinational clients in the food and beverage as well as financial services sectors. Leading the Asia global transactions group at Freshfields, he also handles investments and privatisations on behalf of private equity and other institutional investors.
Band 5
5 Matthew Gorman
Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedMatthew Gorman is experienced in assisting corporates and private equity funds across a variety of sectors, including natural resources. He acts on deals across the region from the firm's office in Singapore.5 Robert ElliotLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRobert Elliot in Singapore receives recognition for his transactional practice. He is notably experienced in private equity investments and deals in the technology and energy sectors.5 Siew Kam Boon
Dechert LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedSiew Kam Boon is an experienced corporate lawyer who handles acquisitions and private equity and venture capital investments. She acts for funds and clients in a wide range of sectors including energy and technology.5 Tabitha Saw
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedTabitha Saw has a growing reputation in Singapore's legal market, with particular experience in deals related to data centres, as well as in the logistics sector. She is experienced in handling large transactions.5 Tom LinClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedTom Lin continues to gain market traction in Singapore for M&A matters. He is well versed in handling corporate transactions, including investments and sales, for private equity and investment companies in a range of sectors.5 Tom Platts
Stephenson Harwood LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedTom Platts has experience advising on complex cross-border transactions for clients from a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in Myanmar. He heads Stephenson Harwood's corporate team in Singapore.