Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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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 Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, 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. Clients include Credit Suisse, Contour and Partners Group.
The Singapore office regularly advises international corporations and financial institutions on major transactions in the Indonesian market. It handles transactions in such sectors as TMT and energy, acting for a range of international funds and companies. The team acted for CVC Capital Partners on its minority investment in Samator Indo Gas. Melissa Ng is a key contact for this practice.
The Malaysia-focused team at Clifford Chance is noted for its representation of leading multinationals and private equity firms in high-profile investments, M&A and joint ventures. The team also acts for Malaysian companies and has experience handling deals across a range of sectors. Clifford Chance advised Mintz Group on its acquisition of Barber Mullan & Associates, which provides investigative and due diligence services across South-East Asia. M&A lawyer Valerie Kong is a key point of contact.
The corporate department in Singapore handles M&A and joint venture transactions in the Philippines, including within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is often active for foreign investors in the Philippines. Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, in a deal worth USD460.78 million. Valerie Kong is the main contact.
Clifford Chance's Singapore office is well versed in Thailand-focused corporate transactions, including in the infrastructure and energy spaces. Led by Melissa Ng, the team advised Medco Energi on the disposal of its interest in Sinphuhorm gas field in Thailand to Jadestone Energy.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on an investment into it by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which purchased a 4.999% stake by way of a special block sale for around USD93.9 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."
"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."
"The teamwork is excellent, almost like a family. Every member of Clifford Chance can seamlessly assist us."
"Clifford Chance perfectly handled complex negotiations and legal complexity."
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 Thailand and Indonesia.
"One of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. I highly recommend Melissa for her expertise, ability to find alternative ways, knowledge of the market and capacity to explain complex situations."
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.