Banking & Finance: Domestic

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.

The lawyers frequently handle debt restructuring and insolvency matters involving Indonesian companies, acting for both local and international clients. It also handles banking disputes. Julian Kwek is the team's contact for Indonesia-related work.

"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."

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.

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."