Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
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Clifford Chance has an experienced corporate legal team in Singapore, with a reputation for handling big-ticket and complex M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. The firm advises multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on transactions across a range of sectors, including energy and financial services. The group acts on deals across the region, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, with lawyers capable of advising on English, Singapore and New York law. The team is able to leverage its expertise in financing, fund formation and capital markets.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Bain Capital on its USD250 million investment in Masan Group, a Vietnamese consumer and retail conglomerate listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange.
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Ng is regarded as one of the premier corporate lawyers in Singapore. She advises high-profile multinational corporates and private equity funds on key cross-border transactions. She has particular expertise in energy and infrastructure deals, including in the Indonesian market.
"Melissa does not make a mountain out of a molehill and is active in the market."
"She is one of the best lawyers I’ve worked with."
Valerie Kong is well regarded among market sources for M&A work out of Singapore. She also advises clients on private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. She is instructed on deals across the South-East Asia and South Asia regions, as well as further afield.
Tom Lin continues to gain market traction in Singapore for M&A matters. He is well versed in handling corporate transactions, including investments and sales, for private equity and investment companies in a range of sectors.
Jamie McLaren is well regarded for his up-and-coming M&A practice in Singapore, which includes acting for financial sector clients and multinational corporates on a variety of corporate transactions, including spin-offs.
"Jamie McLaren is an extremely experienced partner who can efficiently navigate complex situations and ensure that the commercial considerations are properly reflected in the documentation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Singapore