Capital Markets: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Provided by Linklaters
Our Singapore capital markets team is the first choice for many of the leading international corporates, private equity funds and investment banks which value our in-depth legal and commercial knowledge to underwriters and issuers on the full range of capital markets products - high yield debt, investment grade debt, convertible/exchangeable bonds, medium-term note programmes, equity capital markets, Islamic finance, regulatory capital, straight debt issues, liability management transactions, sustainable finance and digital securities across Asia .
We remain at the forefront of key market leading deals and trends across all areas of capital markets in South and Southeast Asia. We have a long and deep history of client support across Asia, acting as the trusted advisor for many high-profile clients on their most challenging capital markets transactions.
We also have a dominant market position in equity-linked transactions, working on the substantial majority of all convertible bonds issued in South East Asia in 2021. According to the Refinitiv’s Global Capital Markets Review, in 2021, we were ranked as the number one firm for equity and equity-related category with the greatest number of deals out of all the other firms in the Asia region, with total proceeds of US$15.76bn. This continues our long-term dominance of this product across Asia.
Chambers Review
Linklaters' legal team in Singapore is highly experienced in working throughout the region and advising banks and corporates on complex and innovative cross-border debt transactions. The firm is particularly active on multicurrency debt issues, convertible bonds, guaranteed bonds and the establishment of MTN programmes, as well as sukuk and green bonds. The team also handles IPOs and share placements. The lawyers regularly handle cross-border matters, especially in India, Indonesia and Thailand. Key clients of Linklaters include J.P. Morgan Securities, Sula Vineyards and DBS Bank.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters acted as Sula Vineyard's sole international counsel on its IPO and listing on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their top-end quality is always maintained, regardless of the partner on a case. This makes them stand out as a group. They are market leaders in their space. My experience is nothing short of great. They are ever present and always willing to entertain and help."
"I think Linklater's greatest strength is how commercial they are – they understand the market and business, and we appreciate that mindset."
"Their top-end quality is always maintained, regardless of the partner on a case. This makes them stand out as a group. They are market leaders in their space. My experience is nothing short of great. They are ever present and always willing to entertain and help."
"I think Linklater's greatest strength is how commercial they are – they understand the market and business, and we appreciate that mindset."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Singh is Linklaters' head of South and South-East Asia capital markets, and has a strong debt capital markets practice across the region. He also advises on equity issuances.
"He is fantastic to work with. He has a wealth of experience and a willingness to assist and ensure the transaction is successful. Despite being a partner, he is very approachable and thoughtful and takes on unforeseen challenges. One of the best counsels I have worked with."
Jonathan Horan is experienced in advising issuers and financiers on a wide range of mandates including MTN programmes and convertible bonds.
"John has been very innovative in his guidance. He's always good to work with, very on the ball and able to talk through complex issues. He gives his views on any and all questions and always works towards solutions."
Michele Discepola is experienced in assisting clients with bond and note issuances, especially in India. He acts for both issuers and underwriters and is particularly well versed in high-yield issuances.
"Michele is very good for high-yield issues and extensive negotiations on bond terms."
"His understanding and knowledge of covenant packages is very strong. He gives clear and succinct advice."
Phillip Hall acts for issuers and underwriters on a range of matters, such as MTN programme establishment, note issuances and sukuk, with strong expertise in Malaysian deals.
"Phillip is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable, plus very commercial and pleasant to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
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