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International & Cross-Border Capabilities (Singapore & South East Asian Firms) - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Drew & Napier sits within the top ranks of homegrown practices in Singapore, offering extensive cross-border expertise across a broad scope of practice areas. In order to support clients in multi-jurisdictional proceedings, the law firm maintains close links to local counsel practices across the region and internationally. The team is accustomed to playing a coordinating role on matters throughout ASEAN, and is frequently sought out by international firms to work on the local or regional elements of substantial international mandates.
The team performs highly on cross-border M&A mandates, adeptly advising on deals that encompass a number of Asian jurisdictions for both Singaporean and international clients, supported by one of the leading competition teams in the jurisdiction. Drew & Napier also maintains a pre-eminent TMT practice which is international in scope, advising a diverse clientele made up of international corporations, state entities and homegrown companies. The law firm's cross-border strength extends to contentious mandates; members of the team skilfully quarterback international arbitration and litigation proceedings that have cross-border elements.
Strengths
Drew & Napier is a one-stop shop for regional work in South-East Asia, one of the few Singapore-based firms that offer such seamless service.
The firm has a strong ability to consider various legal jurisdictions with their extensive network.
Drew & Napier has a strong international network and a full service across multiple practices.