Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Rajah & Tann Singapore has a highly regarded team of lawyers, utilising the strength of its network of Asian offices to handle complex cross-border M&A mandates. The firm is active in a range of sectors, including property, manufacturing and healthcare, acting for major banks, funds and corporate clients on public and private M&A transactions, including privatisations, as well as private equity deals. The group offers further expertise in handling REIT-related transactions. The corporate team effectively leverages the firm's wider practice areas on related issues, including capital markets, finance and real estate.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singaporeadvised VinFast on its business combination with Black Spade Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, in a deal that valued VinFast at approximately USD23 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The domestic M&A team have strong commercial acumen and understand what the business is trying to achieve very quickly."
"They can communicate all concepts and suggestions for solving problems to us in a clear and concise manner, and can respond to our queries in an efficient and effective manner within a short time."
"Rajah & Tann consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed their expectations."
"The domestic M&A team have strong commercial acumen and understand what the business is trying to achieve very quickly."
"They can communicate all concepts and suggestions for solving problems to us in a clear and concise manner, and can respond to our queries in an efficient and effective manner within a short time."
"Rajah & Tann consistently go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs and exceed their expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Sandy Foo is a lawyer in Singapore who regularly advises corporate clients from a wide variety of sectors on sophisticated commercial transactions, with significant experience in public M&A and takeover deals. She is additionally experienced in supporting private equity funds with investments, including REITs.
"She is incredibly commercial, thoughtful and a strong negotiator who you want on your side."
Danny Lim is recognised for his capabilities in both public and private M&A transactions, with particular expertise in corporate restructuring and exit offers. He is experienced in advising multinational companies, as well as Singaporean entities.
Favian Tan assists with large notable transactions, including business combinations, joint ventures and public M&A, for prominent companies operating in Singapore.
"Favian Tan's exceptional skills, attention to detail and client-focused approach make him a standout choice in the field. Communication was seamless throughout the process."
"Favian is a consummate professional who is very responsive. He has strong commercial acumen and consistently delivers business-centric legal advice to his clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rajah & Tann Asia
Singapore