Banking & Finance: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP
We have a long tradition, since our establishment in 1964, of providing legal support to the banking & finance industry in Singapore.
Our well-recognised team acts for local and international banks and other financial institutions on major Singapore and cross-border transactions.
The areas in which our Banking & Finance Practice advises on include:
- Acquisition finance
- Asset and asset-backed finance
- Bilateral and syndicated loans
- Projects and property finance
- Structured finance
- Trade finance
- Regulatory and licensing
- Banking compliance and corporate governance
- Debt restructuring
- Derivatives
- Islamic finance
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok's robust team advises domestic and foreign banks and corporates on acquisition and bridge financings, as well as refinancings. It is highly active with regard to real estate sector finance, especially on the lender side. The firm also has experience in sustainability-linked deals. The practice offers notable regional expertise, with a strong track record of acting as Singapore counsel on financing transactions across the region, including in India and Malaysia. DBS, BigPay and HSBC are among those on the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok advised DBS Bank on its grant of a USD100 million capital call facility to a private equity fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shook Lin & Bok are very prompt and responsive. The lawyers are able to provide commercial and practicable advice."
"They are very attuned to market developments. I feel they are very up to date, professional and responsive."
"The team are experienced in providing sound advice and handling complex legal corporate finance matters."
"Shook Lin & Bok are very prompt and responsive. The lawyers are able to provide commercial and practicable advice."
"They are very attuned to market developments. I feel they are very up to date, professional and responsive."
"The team are experienced in providing sound advice and handling complex legal corporate finance matters."
Notable Practitioners
Liew Kai Zee is known for his activity in the market and offers expertise in acquisition and real estate financing. He regularly advises both lenders and borrowers.
"Kai Zee is very knowledgeable, responsive and always looking out for our risks."
Stanley Lim has a broad practice, including acquisition finance and syndicated term loan facilities. He often handles transactions in the real estate sector.
"Stanley perfectly understands complicated communications and he always gives us practical input so we can proceed with transactions."