International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) | Global

A&O Shearman is regarded as a transactional powerhouse within South-East Asia, a reputation which stems largely from its Singapore offering, which is a crucial part of the firm's global presence. Offering extensive international expertise from Singapore, the team plays a vital role in the coordination of projects throughout Asia and especially in South-East Asian markets. Frequently, the team collaborates with integrated teams based in ASEAN and the wider region, while also working with associated practices and local counsel. Singapore law matters, as well as issues relating to UK and US law, can all be handled in-house.

From Singapore, the law firm excels in cross-border M&A and financing transactions. The banking group is regularly involved in some of the most significant matters involving ASEAN, and capably handles both inbound and outbound work relating to South-East Asia. The team's corporate advisers are also highly attuned to the international needs of clients, and routinely act as deal counsel on transactions that encompass a number of Asian jurisdictions. The team also offers clients excellent sector knowledge and adeptly handles cross-border matters relating to energy, infrastructure, insurance and private equity matters.

From Singapore, the firm is able to provide market-leading cross-border expertise across a number of transactional and contentious areas. The team offers corporate and private equity clients an excellent platform to expand into markets beyond Singapore, while specialists handle advice on the financing of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects which routinely involve a number of jurisdictions. Adding to its transactional expertise, Clifford Chance also boasts a highly regarded disputes practice, which performs excellently in international arbitration proceedings.

The Singapore offering stands out for the strength of its cross-border project finance practice. Latham & Watkins is a popular choice for international banks and sponsors, and adeptly advises on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, often those that involve jurisdictions beyond the Asian continent. The law firm's capital markets experts bring considerable knowledge to matters relating to India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia, while the M&A group advises a range of international and Asian corporates on sizeable cross-border deals.

The law firm's M&A group is geared towards handling a range of international transactions. The team is particularly adept at advising Western clients investing in Asian markets, while also providing expertise to Asian entities with operations across the continent. The project finance team is also very active on cross-border mandates; international lenders and sponsors frequently select the team to advise on energy and infrastructure projects that encompass multiple South-East Asian jurisdictions, as well as India, Bangladesh, Australia and China. The team also offers clients in search of multi-jurisdictional support a strong sector focus, with dedicated specialists advising on matters relating to the insurance, real estate and technology spheres.

In Singapore, Ashurst is held in high regard for its cross-border capabilities, particularly in relation to the energy sector. Clients benefit from the law firm's strong sector and regional expertise, and specialists in Singapore are particularly adept at handling matters involving Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. Clients with multi-jurisdictional needs will also benefit from the close ties the team maintains with other Ashurst offices in Asia-Pacific.

Freshfields is a longstanding presence in Singapore and South-East Asia, offering international expertise across both transactional and contentious mandates. The law firm's Singapore base acts as a gateway to other jurisdictions in the region and works closely with the firm's Hong Kong office. Adding to the Singapore office's in-house regional knowledge, Freshfields often works with local practices to meet the cross-border needs of its clientele.

The firm's dedicated energy team performs highly on an international stage from Singapore, advising on a multitude of cross-border projects, especially those relating to the oil and gas industry. The team's corporate lawyers are routinely sought out by US-headquartered and multinational clients from a range of industries with interests in Asian markets. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher also boasts a restructuring practice that is largely international in scope, with experts often advising on matters encompassing several jurisdictions, both in Asia and in the West.

The Singapore team boasts one of the strongest contentious practices in the region, offering clients extensive capabilities in international arbitration. Transactionally, the firm's M&A group in Singapore is heavily involved in a broad range of cross-border deals, particularly those involving the infrastructure and telecommunications spheres. Alongside the firm's corporate team, a dedicated group of experts advises on an array of cross-border mandates relating to the energy sector, and is sought out by clients to advise on matters that extend beyond South-East Asia.

The corporate group based in Singapore is highly attuned to the needs of Asian clients with operations throughout ASEAN and the wider continental region. Advisers are well equipped to handle transactions relating to the TMT, financial services and fintech spaces, working alongside in-house colleagues across the firm's network and also with local counsel practices when required. The law firm's banking team is held in high regard for its project finance expertise and is a popular choice among private equity houses and regional lenders.

Sidley Austin's corporate team brings notable expertise to a range of cross-border transactions. Members are particularly active on deals arising in the energy sphere, and the team's capital markets specialists advise on a broad range of securities matters, particularly those involving India and Indonesia. The Singapore team also stands out for the strength of its investment funds practice, and often works in collaboration with other Sidley Austin offices to provide cross-border expertise to financial institutions, private equity companies and hedge funds.

Dechert's Singapore office serves as a pivotal hub for the firm's operations across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm's office is bolstered by a group of diverse and multilingual lawyers who have outstanding experience navigating complex cross-border transactions. The Singapore team seamlessly collaborates with the firm's global network to address both regional and international needs, catering to a broad client base.

The Singapore office is renowned for its expertise in investment funds, advising major Asian sovereign wealth funds and major institutional investors. Additionally, the Singapore office is recognised for its corporate/M&A practice and sectorial strength. The firm is frequently called upon by many startups and emerging companies globally regarding complex cross-border matters that span multiple jurisdictions within and outside of the region.

Internationally, the team is held in particularly high regard for the strength of its corporate investigations practice and is adept at coordinating proceedings throughout South-East Asia. The firm's finance team also performs highly on cross-border mandates, representing a number of international banks. Equally, the M&A team demonstrates a strong track record of acting for large US-headquartered corporates making substantial investments in Asian markets.

From Singapore, the firm has cultivated a pre-eminent energy and natural resources practice. Cross-border LNG, oil and gas, and power projects are handled expertly by a market-leading stable of lawyers who act for a combination of multinationals and state-owned entities. Project finance is another clear strength for the firm, an area of practice which is significantly enhanced by its energy capabilities. The firm in Singapore also boasts one of the leading international arbitration practices across South-East Asia.