Banking & Finance: International
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. has an established team of finance lawyers in Singapore with solid experience of handling cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance mandates. It acts predominantly on behalf of regional and international banks and is particularly noted for its knowledge of structured trade and commodity finance work. The firm's client roster features HSBC, DBS and MUFG.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised the MLAs on the structuring and provision of debt financing provided to a joint venture between ESR and ChinaChem for the acquisition of a logistics site in Hong Kong.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are experienced practitioners and have a good appreciation of the commercial aspects of the transaction and the need to be solutions-driven."
"The partners are experienced practitioners and have a good appreciation of the commercial aspects of the transaction and the need to be solutions-driven."
Notable Practitioners
Choi Doo-Soon specialises in complex acquisition transactions as well as capital call and real estate financing. He demonstrates key expertise in Greater China matters, and has recently relocated to Singapore from the firm's Hong Kong office.
"Doo-Soon provides very helpful advice and can always help the client to convince the opposite team."
Janelene Chen is well versed in handling a range of financial transactions, including term loans and asset-based lending facilities. She is particularly skilled in Indonesia-related finance matters.
"Janelene is very experienced and aware of market standards but also willing to try innovative structures."
"She is always ready to trouble-shoot matters and provide legal advice, upholding professionalism to its highest standards. She is literally my go-to person for sophisticated transactions."
Soumitro Mukerji is an up-and-coming lawyer in Singapore's banking and finance market, who especially handles subscription line financing mandates. He is recognised for his contributions to trade, commodity and fund financing mandates.
"Soumitro shows very good commercial thinking."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
Singapore