Startups & Emerging Companies - Singapore
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills advises on early to late-stage fundraises for companies across the TMT, e-commerce and retail sectors, among others. The Singapore team acts for an impressive roster of investors such as the venture capital arms of multinational financial institutions, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds. Goldman Sachs, Apis Partners and 65 Equity Partners are among its clientele.
Strengths
"They have demonstrated a high level of competence in handling complex legal matters related to seed-stage investments and VC investing in early-stage companies."
"They have a wide bench of lawyers, particularly in the South-East Asia region, who are well versed in international deals and therefore have the requisite experience across the board to handle complex matters in a difficult market."
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Asia Partners and 65 Equity Partners on their Series F investment in Shopback.
Notable practitioners
Victor Chiew assists a number of prominent investors and technology and e-commerce companies with early-stage fundraising, investments and M&A matters. "Victor strikes me as commercially astute and able to find reasoned compromises through difficult situations. I also appreciate the breadth and depth of his knowledge and experience in the sector, which allows him to provide useful insights."
