Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
+65 6410 2200Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a highly reputed team in Singapore offering advice across both transactional and regulatory derivatives matters, in addition to securitisation work. The firm provides up-to-date advice to banks regarding regulatory change, including regarding the implications of OTC derivatives reform in Singapore and the wider region. Lawyers are familiar with the local regulators and experienced across multiple jurisdictions. The team has an extensive roster of clients including heavyweight banks, financial institutions and corporates, as well as sovereign wealth funds. Clients benefit from the firm's ability to provide both international and Singapore law advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In addition to their detailed work, what sets them apart is their ability to provide valuable market context and explain the importance of negotiating certain points. This demonstrated their expertise in handling complex legal matters and their ability to navigate intricate contractual arrangements."
"They are familiar with market trends and practices of peer entities and able to advise on the practical action to be taken."
"In addition to their detailed work, what sets them apart is their ability to provide valuable market context and explain the importance of negotiating certain points. This demonstrated their expertise in handling complex legal matters and their ability to navigate intricate contractual arrangements."
"They are familiar with market trends and practices of peer entities and able to advise on the practical action to be taken."
Notable Practitioners
Teoh Mae Yen is a counsel at Clifford Chance's Singapore office and is Singapore and English law qualified. She is recognised for her knowledge of derivatives transactions and structured products.
"I find Mae Yen possesses strong communication and leadership skills. She is responsive, even when working across different time zones, which greatly contributes to efficient and effective collaboration. She demonstrates a remarkable ability to understand and grasp the complexities of our problems, allowing for meaningful discussions and resolutions."