Capital Markets: Domestic

Rajah & Tann Singapore offers legal expertise across both debt and equity capital markets and is recognised for being involved in many complex transactions in the market. The firm is highly regarded for advising on IPOs, SPACs and rights offerings, alongside multicurrency debt issuances and convertible notes. The client roster includes issuers as well as underwriters, with key names such as DBS Bank, CLSA Singapore and Japfa. Rajah & Tann has a network of offices across ASEAN and beyond, which adds to the team's ability to handle cross-border work. Lawyers at the firm in Singapore often assist clients with overseas listings.

"They provide a lot of value-add. They are very aware of our requirements internally and make it a point to ensure that our requirements are considered."

Rajah & Tann Singapore represented CLSA Singapore as issuer manager on the spin-off and introductory listing of Yangzijiang Financial on the SGX-ST Mainboard.

Raymond Tong possesses over two decades of experience in the capital markets field. He regularly advises major financial services clients on ECM deals in particular, including IPOs, secondary listings and private placements. He is an expert in handling Malaysia-related capital markets mandates. "Raymond Tong has always assisted us with various deals. He understands the region and the requests of his clients, whether acting for the banks or the issuer."

Danny Lim regularly advises clients including Singaporean and foreign listed companies on rights issues and share placements.

Evelyn Wee is well placed to assist clients with IPOs, follow-on offerings and other equity issuances. She has experience of handling deals in the real estate sector.

Chia Kim Huat is deeply experienced in capital markets transactions related to domestic listings and secondary issuances. He is also well versed in assisting Chinese clients with a wide range of listings and offerings. "He is a smart and commercial lawyer who is fluent in both English and Chinese."