Capital Markets: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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Our Capital Markets Practice is recognised as a market leader in Singapore by corporates and investment banks. We have played leading roles in the development of innovative new capital markets and acted in many first-of-its-kind transactions in Singapore, including the first initial public offering (IPO) to be simultaneously listed on the main markets of Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Exchange (SGX), first IPO and SGX mainboard listing of a company under the new listings regime for mineral, oil and gas companies, first Basel III compliant regulatory issuance by an Asian bank, first retail perpetual securities offering, first retail bonds offering and first 144A Basel III bank capital transaction from Asia ex-Japan. Over the years, we have advised on most of the largest IPOs in Singapore across industry sectors.
Our expertise covers the full range of debt, equity and equity-linked products in Singapore and global markets, including IPOs and SGX listings, global depository receipts, retail bond offerings, vanilla bond issues, medium term note programmes, regulatory capital issuances, convertible/exchangeable and other equity-linked bonds, asset securitisations, repackagings, structured finance and derivatives and Islamic finance. We advise on post-issue matters such as restructurings, refinancings and liability management, and are regularly consulted by regulators, industry bodies and leading players regarding the review/enhancement of relevant regulatory/legislative regime.
Chambers Review
Allen & Gledhill maintains its reputation as a market-leading legal team with the capacity to act for leading banks and issuers on the most innovative and complex deals in the market. The firm offers market-leading experience in IPOs, with noteworthy experience advising on dual listings involving the Singapore Exchange as well as other jurisdictions. The team also has commendable involvement in successful SPAC transactions. The department handles the full array of DCM work, from vanilla and green bonds, sustainability-linked notes and MTN programmes to structured finance and derivatives. The lawyers are well versed in REITs and business trusts work, regularly advising on secondary offerings and convertible bond issues. Key clients include Public Utilities Board, DBS Bank and Lendlease Global Commercial REIT.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill advised Temasek Financial (I) and Temasek on issuing a total of EUR1.5 billion notes.
Strengths
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"Their advice takes into account practical considerations and they provide useful insights into industry norms and market practice."
"Allen & Gledhill is the go-to law firm for complex and sophisticated matters. They are always able to cover the depth and breadth of the matters, providing sound and high-quality advice."
"Their advice takes into account practical considerations and they provide useful insights into industry norms and market practice."
"Allen & Gledhill is the go-to law firm for complex and sophisticated matters. They are always able to cover the depth and breadth of the matters, providing sound and high-quality advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jerry Koh is Allen & Gledhill's managing partner and is regarded as a market leader in the handling of REITs in Singapore. He is continuously active on assisting REITs and business trusts across the region with IPOs and other issuances.
"Jerry is well regarded and is always conscious of the client's concerns. By tapping into his vast experience and networks, complex matters are often able to be resolved quickly."
Margaret Chin is deeply experienced in a broad range of debt offerings including MTN programmes, green bonds and sustainability-linked bonds as well as liability management exercises. She is often commended for her considerable knowledge of debt capital markets laws and practices.
"Margaret Chin is the godmother of Singapore's fixed income."
"She's very sound and well regarded in the DCM space."
Tan Tze-Gay possesses extensive experience acting for both issuers and underwriters on IPOs and listings as well as debt offerings. Her experience also includes SPAC listings.
"She's an experienced and savvy capital markets lawyer."
Chua Bor Jern is especially noted for his proficiency in the REIT space, advising issuers and financiers. He is experienced in providing support to clients in equity fundraisings, as well as compliance matters.
"Bor Jern is very experienced and frequently provides pragmatic solutions rather than just stating the problem."
Teh Hoe Yue is a well-regarded lawyer for REIT transactions in Singapore, often advising fund managers and financial institutions on equity fundraising activities in this space.
"Hoe Yue is generous in sharing his knowledge and past experiences and often spends time discussing applications to ensure clients are comfortable making a decision."
Rhys Goh is experienced in advising on IPOs and rights issues of shares on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. He acts for both issuers and underwriters.
Yeo Wico is well experienced in handling large-scale note issuances and bond offerings. He also has specialised expertise in securitisation and structured finance.
Long Pee Hua is recognised for her capabilities in REITs. She often assists REIT managers and sponsors with IPO issuances on the Singapore Exchange.
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Alvin Zhuang
Bernie Lee
Christina Ong
Daselin Ang
Fabian Tan
Glenn David Foo
Hilary Low
Hoe Yue Teh
Jeanne Ong
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Jonathan Lee
Kangxin Ong
Kee Yeng Lee
Magdalene Leong
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Pee Hua Long
Rhys Goh
Sharon Wee
Teong Sit Lim
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Yuen Ping Foong
Zhaoqi Wu
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