Banking & Finance: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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+65 6338 1888Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have demonstrated the ability to understand both lenders' and borrowers' commercial views and advise accordingly."
"We have consistently experienced exceptional service levels and responsiveness from the regulatory team at the firm. Their dedication to addressing our needs promptly and effectively is unparalleled."
"They have demonstrated the ability to understand both lenders' and borrowers' commercial views and advise accordingly."
"We have consistently experienced exceptional service levels and responsiveness from the regulatory team at the firm. Their dedication to addressing our needs promptly and effectively is unparalleled."
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 Magnus puts clients at ease and ensures her team delivers quality and consistent work."
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 Chuah is extremely helpful, resourceful, professional and prompt."
"He is a strong communicator who co-ordinates well with counterparties and is able to understand the client's requirements."
Liew Ying Yi is well recognised by sources for her knowledge of the regulatory landscape, demonstrating particular expertise in the fintech regulatory space.
"I highly recommend Liew Ying Yi as a lawyer for her abilities. On top of that, she is a great pleasure to work with."
"She is detailed in her research and presents sound and solid opinions in the ever-changing fintech legal arena."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Singapore