Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Baker McKenzie has significant expertise in Singaporean regulatory banking and finance legal matters. The team has experience acting for both borrowers and lenders on real estate, projects, asset and acquisition finance deals. The firm counts among its clients major banks and financial institutions as well as prominent companies, and is active on mandates including regulatory impact advice, compliance and licence applications. HSBC, Asia Wealth Platform and UBS are notable clients of the firm.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie successfully assisted Goldbell Financial Services in obtaining a capital markets services licence for Goldbell Evolution Network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie has the ability to dissect complex issues and simplify them with workable solutions, as well as further ability to form a team of lawyers with different backgrounds and experience depending on the type of transaction."
"Baker McKenzie were able to help us navigate the complexities around regulatory expectations and tight timelines. The principals and associates are highly detail-oriented and able to react quickly to the fast-moving regulatory landscape in Singapore and advise clients on appropriate actions."
"The Singapore team seeks to understand our business and needs, which may sometimes be complex and novel, to deliver reasoned analysis."
"Baker McKenzie has the ability to dissect complex issues and simplify them with workable solutions, as well as further ability to form a team of lawyers with different backgrounds and experience depending on the type of transaction."
"Baker McKenzie were able to help us navigate the complexities around regulatory expectations and tight timelines. The principals and associates are highly detail-oriented and able to react quickly to the fast-moving regulatory landscape in Singapore and advise clients on appropriate actions."
"The Singapore team seeks to understand our business and needs, which may sometimes be complex and novel, to deliver reasoned analysis."
Notable Practitioners
Stephanie Magnus maintains a reputation for regulatory practice and is head of the firm's financial services regulatory department. She is well versed in advising clients on their risk management, especially when it comes to the Payment Services Act.
"Stephanie communicates complexities in a clear and concise manner and is able to offer optimal risk-versus-reward solutions for the problems at hand."
"She is a seasoned legal professional with strong regulatory knowledge and a commercial mindset. Her advice is always prompt and practical."
Kenneth Chuah is a local principal at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow active on acquisition and asset finance. He has additional expertise in handling real estate financings, as well as bilateral credit facilities and prepayment financings, among others.
"Kenneth has been very professional, patient and responsive, especially while working with us on various documentation projects."
"Kenneth was very helpful in providing valid legal views and tailor-made solutions. Without Kenneth's involvement, we would have been unable to close the deal and meet the deadline."
Liew Ying Yi is well recognised by sources for her knowledge of the regulatory landscape, demonstrating particular expertise in the fintech regulatory space.
"Ying Yi is responsive and genuinely cares about her clients and their business goals. She is very well connected and tuned into the latest regulatory developments, especially in the fintech, digital payments and blockchain space."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Singapore