Capital Markets: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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A&O Shearman's lawyers in Singapore are widely regarded for an excellent cross-border practice, which includes handling a broad range of big-ticket DCM transactions. The firm has particular expertise in advising on global and Euro MTN programmes, as well as large sukuk issuances and convertible bonds. The team also offers notable ECM expertise, assisting clients with IPOs, SPACs and REIT listings in Singapore and elsewhere in South-East Asia. The Singapore team frequently works in tandem with other offices on regional and international deals, especially in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and India. The firm acts for a range of underwriters, issuers and trustees.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised the Republic of Indonesia on its issue of USD2.05 billion SEC-registered bond offerings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is high quality, with strong expertise and an understanding of best market practices."
"A&O Shearman have been consistently involved in ECM across multiple South-East Asian markets and always seem to find solutions to best harmonise with international standards."
"The team is high quality, with strong expertise and an understanding of best market practices."
"A&O Shearman have been consistently involved in ECM across multiple South-East Asian markets and always seem to find solutions to best harmonise with international standards."
Notable Practitioners
Pallavi Gopinath Aney is experienced in advising issuers and underwriters on both debt and equity offerings, with particular expertise in India-related deals.
Alexander Stathopoulos advises clients on a broad spectrum of international equity capital markets transactions with a strong focus on IPOs. His geographical coverage stretches over Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.
"Alex has solid technical know-how, including managing tough situations and clients."
Aloysius Tan is qualified to advise on Singaporean, Hong Kong and English law, and handles a broad range of DCM deals, including sukuk.
Felipe Duque is experienced in debt capital markets transactions, with particular activity in the Indonesian and Vietnamese markets. He offers significant experience representing a variety of issuers from corporates to governments.
"He offers great quality of service."
"Felipe is familiar with Indonesian issuers. He is commercial as well."
Tim Beech is particularly well regarded for advising trustees on debt issuances across the region, including Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong, as well as Australia and the USA.
Jaclyn Yeap advises both issuers and underwriters on a host of debt capital markets issuances, including advising on sovereign and sustainability-linked bond issuances.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Singapore