Banking & Finance: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
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Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC boasts an impressive Banking & Finance Group (Group) which serves clients in the full spectrum of their debt financing arrangements – from traditional to complex banking and finance transactions, domestic as well as cross-border.
The Group’s work and client profile reflects Drew & Napier’s position as a leading regional firm and they have been involved in some of the largest award-winning deals in Singapore and are frequently sought to act as Singapore counsel to financial institutions and syndicates in major cross border financing transactions.
The Group is also extensively involved in project financing and real estate and construction financing deals in Singapore, involving some of the largest local plant projects as well as large residential, prime commercial and retail real estate, including luxury hotels, integrated resorts, office buildings and condominiums, from the financing of the acquisition of or bid for private or government owned land parcels to the financing of the development and construction projects. The Group is also experienced in a wide range of credit and loan transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, bond issues, acquisition financings and debt restructuring, as well as banking advisory and regulatory work, and provides clients with a high level of service by also working closely with and tapping the resources of Drew & Napier's other relevant specialist and premier business groups.
Chambers Review
Drew & Napier's lawyers often handle significant deals for both domestic and offshore clients. The practice is particularly visible assisting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with project, real estate and acquisition financing. The team offers further expertise in debt refinancing, restructuring and litigation as well as regulatory compliance. The firm's broad sector expertise ranges from the energy industry to hospitality and real estate.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier advised the Public Utilities Board on the debt restructuring of Hyflux and its subsidiaries, including Tuaspring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is able to provide comprehensive advice concerning risk, alternatives and best practices."
"They are able to address every issue and they understand client needs well."
"The team is able to provide comprehensive advice concerning risk, alternatives and best practices."
"They are able to address every issue and they understand client needs well."
Notable Practitioners
Pauline Chong leads Drew & Napier's banking and finance practice, with experience advising lenders and borrowers on loan facilities as well as debt restructuring. Her clientele includes corporate and development banks.
"Pauline is always as cool as a cucumber when handling the most stressful situations with extremely tight deadlines. We always feel at peace with her on our cases."
"Pauline is highly skilled in her field of work. The thing I like most is her professionalism. She is also highly responsive and delivers with quality."
Grace Chong is known for her activity in the fintech and crypto space, advising international clientele on compliance, licensing and regulator notification matters. She heads the firm's financial regulatory practice.
"Grace Chong is very up-to-date with the latest in the industry, and she is very responsive. She goes above and beyond to serve the needs of the client, which is much appreciated."
"It is a pleasure working with Grace. She is knowledgeable, commercial and provides sound and reasonable advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Drew & Napier LLC
Singapore
Members
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Benedict Teo
Eleanor Pang
May Ng
Head of Department
Renu Menon
Head of Department
Sok Hiang Lau
Industries
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Financial institutions
Major domestic banks
Offshore banks
Well-known local and multinational companies and developers