Corporate/M&A: International: Highly Regarded
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6730 6999About
Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert's Singapore office is a leader in complex cross-border commercial transactions. We are recognized as a leading M&A adviser. Dechert represents buyers, sellers and advisers in complex commercial transactions in Singapore and throughout Asia. We focus on structuring successful deals, ensuring speed-to-market execution, and protecting our clients’ interests in all phases of a transaction.
Dechert also has deep expertise in private equity, leveraged buyouts, private credit, growth capital and venture capital investments, fund secondaries, M&A and other strategic investments, as well as financings, international capital markets transactions, De-SPACs and Reg 144 and Reg S. offerings. The Singapore office also spearheads Dechert’s regional energy, infrastructure and projects practice as well as a leading sustainable finance practice that monitors for and provides actionable advice pertaining to legal, regulatory, enforcement, market, business and other ESG trends and developments.
Our practice reflects Singapore's role as a financial and legal hub, supporting investors that operate around Southeast Asia and the rest of the Asia Pacific region, including in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Korea. Our lawyers work closely with Dechert's global network of offices, providing clients with an integrated cross-practice work product and bespoke commercial solutions.
Chambers Review
Dechert's Singapore team offers experience in strategic acquisitions, public M&A, private equity investments and leveraged buyouts. The team regularly acts for large corporates, venture capital funds and start-ups. The firm also has strong capabilities in investment funds. Clients include TAG Holdings, Carsome and Capital Square Partners Management.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented TAG Holdings in its merger with AGBA Acquisition, a BVI-incorporated, Hong Kong-based, Nasdaq-listed SPAC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In addition to their exceptional legal minds, they are great at balancing commercial realities, deal dynamics and legal protection. They deeply understand the cultural nuances of working in this part of the world. They are an amazing group of professionals who work seamlessly as one team, and I have found each Dechert team member highly personable and enjoyable to work with."
"Strengths were their responsiveness and making sure all parties left feeling good about the situation. That requires a level of tact and the ability to communicate, especially when times are tough. Also, their ability to understand the nature of the transaction, because every transaction is different."
"In addition to their exceptional legal minds, they are great at balancing commercial realities, deal dynamics and legal protection. They deeply understand the cultural nuances of working in this part of the world. They are an amazing group of professionals who work seamlessly as one team, and I have found each Dechert team member highly personable and enjoyable to work with."
"Strengths were their responsiveness and making sure all parties left feeling good about the situation. That requires a level of tact and the ability to communicate, especially when times are tough. Also, their ability to understand the nature of the transaction, because every transaction is different."
Notable Practitioners
Siew Kam Boon is an experienced corporate lawyer who handles acquisitions and private equity and venture capital investments. She acts for funds and clients in a wide range of sectors including energy and technology.
"Siew Kam is a pleasure to work with. She’s able to create an easy working relationship with her clients based on confidence and trust."