Banking & Finance: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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 assisted Tuan Sing with its tender offer exercise for outstanding Series 004 Notes issued under its SGD900 million multi-currency medium term note programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly responsive; their turnaround is one of the fastest I have met. They are also very well versed with the key legal terms in any facility."
"Drew & Napier has an excellent team that has strong knowledge and is very dependable on tight closing deadlines."
"They are highly responsive; their turnaround is one of the fastest I have met. They are also very well versed with the key legal terms in any facility."
"Drew & Napier has an excellent team that has strong knowledge and is very dependable on tight closing deadlines."
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 very professional and always has our best interests in mind. She is able to work within a tight deadline and will ensure a very fast turnaround time."
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 is very prompt and fast in responding. I appreciate how she gets on calls with us, gives me context, and is time-efficient and concise."
"Grace is an expert in her field."
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