Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
Contact number
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with an office in Singapore which mobilises the strengths of its TMT and transactional teams to assist clients in the startups space. It provides solid experience to international investors and high-growth companies in financing rounds, from early and late-stage fundraisings to pre-IPO. The team offers particular expertise in technology sector mandates, from tech-enabled logistics and education to fintech. Clients benefit from its collaboration with the Hong Kong office as well as the wider South-East Asia team. Warburg Pincus, PayPal and Wego are examples of clients represented by the team.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Wego on its proposed acquisition of Cleartrip.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Strengths are their ability to cover the region, as well as their very commercial advice, not just on black-letter law but on how to position a company."
"Strengths are their ability to cover the region, as well as their very commercial advice, not just on black-letter law but on how to position a company."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Gleeson is a corporate lawyer in Singapore who has substantial experience acting on major transactions. In addition to his work for multinational corporates, he is relied upon by venture capital investors and high-growth companies to assist with fundraisings and investments.
"Neil is very strong, very responsive and gives very commercial advice."