Corporate/M&A: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 3
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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice regularly advises financial institutions and corporations in regard to M&A transactions (involving both listed and unlisted targets based in Singapore and the region) and is familiar with the regulatory and cutting-edge transactional issues involved. The M&A team works closely with both the Capital Markets and Banking & Finance teams to customise financing and investment solutions for businesses planning to expand.
The team is acknowledged as a leading M&A law practice by various legal publications. We often advise on complex top-tier deals in Singapore, including a number of competing takeover bids that are seldom seen in the Singapore market.
We advise on a range of M&A transactions including:
- Takeover offers
- Privatisations, schemes of arrangements and de-listings
- Mergers & acquisitions, reverse-takeovers and amalgamations
- Business and asset purchases
- Competitive tenders
- Earn-outs and management buy-outs
- Placements and strategic minority acquisitions
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok houses a well-reputed team of lawyers in Singapore, handling buyouts, joint ventures and privatisations. The team offers expertise in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters, regularly acting as local counsel on major acquisitions. Clients include investment banks, local and international corporations, and private equity and venture capital firms. The firm is active on deals in the technology, manufacturing and life sciences spaces. Dymon Asia Private Equity, Advance Intelligence and Taylor Maritime Investments are examples of clients advised by the team.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok advised Taylor Maritime Investments on its voluntary offer for Grindrod Shipping.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team clearly have more than enough expertise and experience to handle transactions, including navigating tricky regulatory issues and dealing firmly but fairly with counterparties. The team always anticipate issues."
"They have good knowledge of market practice and are able to offer solutions to complex issues."
"The team clearly have more than enough expertise and experience to handle transactions, including navigating tricky regulatory issues and dealing firmly but fairly with counterparties. The team always anticipate issues."
"They have good knowledge of market practice and are able to offer solutions to complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
David Chong is an established name in Singapore's legal market. He is specialised in M&A and experienced in advising clients on deals, including SPAC transactions, in the e-commerce, technology and manufacturing spaces.
"David offers quick, to-the-point commercial advice. He's incredibly diligent and manages to be very thorough and rigorous in his analysis."
Perry Yuen is based in Singapore and is recognised for his capabilities in cross-border M&A, including in relation to China and Malaysia. He speaks English and Mandarin.
Ho Ying Ming is well regarded in Singapore's legal market for his broad M&A and funds practice. He is well versed in advising corporate and private equity clients on cross-border transactions, including disposals and joint ventures.
"I'm impressed with his hands-on approach. He actively participates in negotiations, ensuring top-notch outcomes. Working with him has been a delightful experience and we appreciate the high-quality results he consistently delivers."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
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