Corporate/M&A: International | Asia-Pacific

Sophie 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.

Jake Robson is deeply experienced in handling cross-border corporate transactions across the Asia-Pacific region, working from Singapore. He is particularly focused on the financial services, technology and fintech sectors.

Nigel Gleeson advises on cross-border M&A and private equity investments, as well as divestments, across a wide range of sectors.

Shirin Tang heads the firm's M&A practice in Singapore. She 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.

Simon 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

Terence Foo heads the firm's China desk for South East Asia. His work includes advising on acquisitions, commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. He has maintained a good working cooperation with clients from the automotive and energy sectors.

Parveet Singh Gandoak in Singapore is particularly well-versed in acting for international investment companies on foreign investments, including into India.

Siew 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.

Tom Platts has experience advising on complex cross-border transactions for clients from a wide range of sectors. He heads Stephenson Harwood's corporate team in Singapore.

Tom 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.

David Kuo of K&L Gates Straits Law has considerable expertise in cross-border M&A and investment transactions. He advises clients from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare and manufacturing.

George Cyriac of Morgan Lewis Stamford regularly advises investors, including private equity and sovereign wealth funds, on transactions across Southeast Asia, including acquisitions, disposals and co-investments.

Maria Tan Pedersen is an active M&A practitioner advising on cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions. She is particularly well-versed in energy-related transactions.

Tom Jokelson leverages his expertise in corporate law to advise on M&A, fundraising and joint venture transactions. He regularly acts for clients operating especially in the technology and financial services sectors.

Nick Davies assists private equity and venture capital firms, as well as other institutional investors, with their strategic investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has a growing focus on the technology sector.

Min Kim is a special counsel in the firm's Singapore office and is well-regarded for his expertise in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions.