Capital Markets (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
Chambers Review
The firm has a well-established reputation gained from handling a broad range of equity, debt and hybrid transactions. Linklaters' Singapore and Hong Kong offices act as underwriters' counsel on a range of DCM mandates, including masala bonds, establishment and issuances under MTN programmes and high-yield bonds. The team also offers expertise in the restructuring of convertible bonds. It is notably active on mandates relating to the energy industry.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Continuum Energy Aura as an issuer and Continuum Green Energy as parent guarantor on its 144A/Reg S offering of USD435 million 9.50% senior secured notes due 2027.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their in-depth knowledge of the subject matter enables the team to handle complex and sophisticated matters well. They have been very prompt in their responses."
"Linklaters is very well-known for their quality, and we have had that experience first hand with them."
"Their in-depth knowledge of the subject matter enables the team to handle complex and sophisticated matters well. They have been very prompt in their responses."
"Linklaters is very well-known for their quality, and we have had that experience first hand with them."
Notable Practitioners
Amit Singh in Linklaters' Singapore office is sought out by financial entities and bank clients for his extensive DCM practice, in addition to advising on IPOs and other equity transactions.
"He is a market leader and a one-stop shop for us in relation to securities laws and capital markets. I recommend him highly for the value that he adds."
"Amit is the most thorough capital markets lawyer that I have come across. He is extremely client-focussed and great at coming up with creative solutions."
Michele Discepola is based in Linklaters' Singapore office and advises on a range of debt issuances, with especially notable expertise in the high-yield debt space.
"Michele has a great understanding of concepts and clarity of thought. He's extremely responsive and available at any point to ideate or resolve queries."
"He's excellent, especially on structured transactions and high-yield bonds."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
India