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Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Jake Robson Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
Jon Bowden Freshfields8 Years Ranked
Jonathan Olier White & Case13 Years Ranked
Nigel Gleeson Freshfields10 Years Ranked
Sidharth Bhasin Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
Stephanie Keen O'Melveny & Myers LLP14 Years Ranked
Valerie Kong Clifford Chance15 Years Ranked
Band 3
Alun Evans Sidley Austin 10 Years Ranked
Andrew D Martin Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow15 Years Ranked
Charlie Wilson Sidley Austin 14 Years Ranked
Farhana Sharmeen Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
James Clayton-Payne Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
James Mythen A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked- Nicola Yeomans King & Wood Mallesons10 Years Ranked
Shirin Tang Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow14 Years Ranked
Band 4
Craig Loveless Norton Rose Fulbright8 Years Ranked
Jai Pathak Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
Niranjan Arasaratnam Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.14 Years Ranked
Parveet Singh Gandoak Jones Day4 Years Ranked
Scott Jalowayski Morrison Foerster14 Years Ranked
Sharon Lau Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
Siew Kam Boon Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee14 Years Ranked
Simon Weller Freshfields10 Years Ranked
Tom Platts Stephenson Harwood LLP11 Years Ranked- Rajeev DuggalSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates
Band 5
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E David H Zemans
Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 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 Amy Beckingham
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedAmy Beckingham has an impressive track record in handling cross-border investments on behalf of leading international private equity houses.
1 Jacqueline ChanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 1 | 14 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. 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: International2025 | Band 1 | 13 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 the Indonesian market.
1 Sophie Mathur
Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Head of Corporate/M&A: International2025 | 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.
Band 2
2 Jake Robson
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJake Robson of Greenberg Traurig 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.2 Jon Bowden
Freshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJon Bowden is a respected lawyer in Singapore who regularly assists clients with private equity investments and cross-border M&A, including within the finance and energy sectors.2 Jonathan Olier
White & Case | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedJonathan Olier in Singapore is well reputed for his expertise in assisting international corporate clients and private equity funds with cross-border M&A and investments. He advises on transactions covering several industries, such as TMT, retail, real estate and logistics.2 Nigel GleesonFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 10 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.2 Sidharth BhasinLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedSidharth Bhasin is particularly adept at advising multinational corporates and private equity funds on M&A and joint ventures in the technology, energy and natural resources sectors, acting from the firm's Singapore office.2 Stephanie KeenO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedStephanie Keen of O'Melveny & Myers 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: International2025 | Band 2 | 15 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
Sidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAlun Evans is recognised for his capabilities in handling commercial transactions across the region from his base in Singapore, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia. 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: International2025 | Band 3 | 15 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 WilsonSidley Austin | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 14 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 Farhana SharmeenLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedFarhana Sharmeen is head of Latham & Watkins' Singapore corporate law practice. She possesses solid experience in assisting both domestic and international clients with sophisticated transactions. She advises on transactions in a range of sectors, including retail and technology.3 James Clayton-PayneLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJames Clayton-Payne has a solid reputation for handling M&A and private equity investments across various jurisdictions from his base in Singapore, including in relation to Indonesia and the Philippines. He is particularly strong on energy and technology transactions.3 James Mythen
A&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 11 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 and Myanmar.3 Nicola YeomansKing & Wood Mallesons | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedNicola Yeomans in Singapore is experienced in handling M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions throughout the region.3 Shirin TangBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 3 | 14 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: International2025 | Band 4 | 8 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 Jai PathakGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 15 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: International2025 | Band 4 | 14 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 Gandoak
Jones Day | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedParveet Singh Gandoak in Singapore is particularly well versed in acting for international investment companies on foreign investments, including into India.4 Scott Jalowayski
Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedScott Jalowayski advises global and regional private equity houses on a broad spectrum of sales and strategic investments in China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. His recent mandates include advising on transactions in the pharmaceutical, energy and consumer goods industries.
4 Sharon LauLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedSharon Lau in Singapore is experienced in providing assistance to private equity funds and multinational corporates with cross-border M&A and investments. She handles deals across South-East Asia.4 Siew Kam Boon
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 14 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.
4 Simon WellerFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 10 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
4 Tom Platts
Stephenson Harwood LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedTom 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.
- Rajeev DuggalSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Michelle Phang
Ashurst | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedMichelle Phang is highly praised by clients for her knowledge of M&A transactions and insightful advice. She has a busy M&A and private equity practice advising on cross-border deals across the region, particularly those involving Indonesia.
5 Robert ElliotLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 5 | 5 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 Tabitha SawMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Band 5 | 4 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: International2025 | Band 5 | 4 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.
Up and Coming
U Jamie McLarenClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedJamie McLaren is well regarded for his up-and-coming M&A practice in Singapore, which includes acting for financial sector clients and multinational corporates on a variety of corporate transactions, including spin-offs.U Nicholas DaviesGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNick Davies of Greenberg Traurig 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.