Capital Markets: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Our leading Capital Markets Practice has two sub-practices – Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM).
Our Capital Markets Practice regularly works with and taps the experience of our other practices in complex transactions that span multiple areas of the law.
Debt Capital Markets
Our DCM Practice advises on a variety of debt instruments, ranging from debt programmes (Medium Term Notes, Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit), standalones, private placements, structured finance to convertibles & exchangeables.
In addition, the DCM Practice has considerable experience advising on:
- Retail structured debt
- Bank regulatory capital instruments (Tier 1 and Tier 2 issues)
- Islamic finance
- Securitisation (mortgage- and receivables-backed securities)
- Derivatives
Equity Capital Markets
Our ECM Practice advises on the full spectrum of equity and equity-linked instruments including:
- IPOs (of both Singaporean and overseas companies) as well as de-listings
- Rights issues
- Secondary offerings
- Equity derivatives
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok is noted for offering debt and equity capital markets legal expertise in Singapore and the region, including listings in Hong Kong and South Korea. The team is particularly highlighted for taking on IPOs, rights issues and REIT transactions. The firm is recognised for significant activity on issuances and updates to MTN programmes. The firm often represents dealers, trustees and issuers on transactions.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok acted as legal adviser to the sponsor, issue manager and placement agent in relation to the initial public offering of Winking Studios.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The transaction was complex and the legal team was technically sound and, at the same time, creative in exploring approaches to overcome structural challenges."
"The transaction was complex and the legal team was technically sound and, at the same time, creative in exploring approaches to overcome structural challenges."
Notable Practitioners
Marilyn See is noted for her capabilities in debt capital markets matters. She is especially experienced in deals pertaining to MTN programmes.