Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
Email address
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+65 6671 6000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman's impressive full-service corporate law group in Singapore offers extensive experience acting for growth corporates on financings. The firm assists investors and startups with the full life-cycle of investment work, from initial investments and fundraising rounds to exits and IPOs. Clients benefit from the firm's international network, and the group is particularly active across the ASEAN region, including in Indonesia. General Atlantic, Growsari Enterprise and Neuron Mobility are among its clientele. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised SIG Venture Capital and EDBI on their investment in Voyager Innovations, owner of PayMaya and Maya Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm frequently draws on expertise from across its large network, which has always given us the best outcome."
"They have extensive knowledge of the commercial drivers impacting the market and are adept at applying that to the internal drivers of our business."
"The firm frequently draws on expertise from across its large network, which has always given us the best outcome."
"They have extensive knowledge of the commercial drivers impacting the market and are adept at applying that to the internal drivers of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Kenny Kwan advises on seed and early-stage funding rounds. He also offers expertise in IPOs and other equity capital markets issuances.
Tom Jokelson is a partner in Allen & Overy's Singapore office with a focus on venture capital and M&A. His clients include startups and investors.
"Tom is indispensable when it comes to delivering success. His knowledge and strong client service are highly valued."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Singapore