Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Spotlight
Contact number
+6566925700Chambers Review
Linklaters in Singapore is recognised as a top choice for acquisition financing, refinancing and private equity matters for international lenders and corporates. The firm is also active advising credit funds on complex syndicated lending. It is proficient at managing complex cross-border transactions and continues to be a market-leading firm for transactions involving India and Indonesia. The team is also experienced in handling work in a variety of other jurisdictions across South-East Asia. Credit Suisse, Indonesia Investment Authority and United Overseas Bank feature among the firm's client roster.
Linklaters Singapore maintains extensive connections in the Indian market and is often instructed by lenders on high-value financing and refinancing facilities, including term and syndicated loans, acquisition finance and secured lending. Linklaters advised Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank on the financing of a USD250 million, three-year ECB facility for Adani Airport Holdings. Philip Badge is a key contact.
The Singapore team is experienced in handling Indonesian deals, often working alongside Widyawan & Partners, its associated law firm in Jakarta. It regularly advises clients on acquisition and bridge financings, with its clientele including major Indonesian borrowers and lenders, as well as multinational financial institutions. It advised Indonesia Investment Authority on its USD300 million financing to Traveloka.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Standard Chartered Bank as sole bookrunner and underwriter of the USD400 million multi-tranche term loan facility for Jubilant Pharma Holdings to refinance existing debt and fund capital expenditure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters' team of excellent practitioners advise on complex financing transactions, providing balanced views on commerciality versus legal necessity."
"I have worked with them for a long time. They are very technical, go into a lot of detail and provide a comprehensive service."
"Linklaters' team of excellent practitioners advise on complex financing transactions, providing balanced views on commerciality versus legal necessity."
"I have worked with them for a long time. They are very technical, go into a lot of detail and provide a comprehensive service."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Badge remains a leading figure in the market, regularly handling big-ticket financings across the region. He is experienced at handling matters involving India and Indonesia.
"Philip is a leading practitioner in Asian markets for complex financing transactions."
"Phil has always been very dependable, with a great knowledge of India and around South-East Asia. Phil exudes experience and is very smart."
Peiying Chua Heikes is a well-recognised banking regulatory lawyer in Singapore's market, especially advising on financial matters in the technology sector.
"She is candid on the issues, crisp and clear in outlining the areas of concern and recommended approaches, and very well versed with the regulatory landscape."
"Peiying is an extremely knowledgeable regulatory lawyer who consistently provides optimal advice and solutions to the challenges our business faces operating across numerous jurisdictions."
Evan Lam is well placed to advise financial institutions and corporates on a range of regulatory issues in Singapore's banking sector, as well as related matters involving derivatives.
"Evan is always responsive and helpful. He understands our business well and is able to deliver commercially and legally sound advice."
Fiona Gray is widely recognised for her banking and finance strengths. She is particularly well versed in handling matters for lenders on capital call facilities, pre-IPO loans, and term and revolving credit facilities.
"Fiona has got an excellent perspective on what the client needs. She is a commercial lawyer and good to work with."
"Fiona stands out in the field, with her appreciation of client objectives and commercial sensitivities."
Dior Lin regularly acts for international banks as lenders in financing transactions. She is particularly skilled in structured finance transactions.
"Dior is a good operator and a pleasure to work with."