Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Spotlight
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Clifford Chance's highly regarded practice maintains its strong reputation among major banks. It counts funds as well as public and private corporations among its clients, and is well placed to advise on both international and Singapore matters. The firm undertakes cross-border mandates including real estate and infrastructure financing. The finance practice is active on a diverse range of transactions, including syndicated lending, margin and acquisition financing, and offers advice on regulatory and compliance issues.
Clifford Chance's Singapore team has regular involvement on India-focused financing deals, including acquisition and fund financing. Thomas England is a key contact.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is technically very strong and the team has a lot of strength and depth, and can tap the broader CC network."
"They are a pleasure to work with, with deep legal and market knowledge. They provide astute advice and assistance to help parties make decisions on the issues and successfully conclude transactions."
"Clifford Chance is technically very strong and the team has a lot of strength and depth, and can tap the broader CC network."
"They are a pleasure to work with, with deep legal and market knowledge. They provide astute advice and assistance to help parties make decisions on the issues and successfully conclude transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Hutchins maintains his position as a well-regarded adviser, particularly on acquisition financing, acting on deals across the region.
"Andy has deep knowledge and technical expertise. He understands commercial considerations and is able to adapt and address his client's considerations well. "
"He is a pleasure to work with and provides astute advice and assistance to help parties make decisions on the issues and successfully conclude transactions."
Lena Ng has an established reputation for regulatory work in the Singapore market. She advises on a host of issues, including in relation to payment services, LIBOR matters, and structured finance and derivatives work.
"Lena is extremely knowledgeable. We value her excellent strategic and solution-oriented advice, and have relied on this to steer us through complicated matters."
"Lena is highly experienced in Singapore regulatory matters. Her advice is excellent."
Thomas England is well placed to advise on matters including revolving credit facilities and margin loans, with expertise in cross-border work involving India.
"Thomas is one of the most accomplished finance lawyers in the market. He is technically proficient as well as being extremely diligent and committed to providing quality service at all times."
"Thomas is an excellent operator and technically very strong. He delivers a high-quality product in demanding timelines."