Investment Funds: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Our Trust, Asset & Wealth Management Practice is one of the pioneer legal advisers in this area of the law in Singapore and has grown in size and sophistication to meet the developing demands of the industry.
Since the inception of the S-REITs in 2002, we have been involved in almost all of the listed S-REITs, each transaction with varying structures, magnitudes and complexities. As for funds and asset management, we regularly advise asset and wealth managers, institutional clients and sponsors on licensing conditions and exemptions under the Singapore funds regulations, the establishment of private equity, hedge and real estate funds and the applicable safe harbours for offerings in Singapore. We also advise clients on issues relating to financial sector regulatory licences, exemptions and compliance, as well as assisting with the making of applications and representations to the local regulators.
Our experience includes advising on:
- S-REIT IPOs and post-IPO transactions including equity fund raising, debt issues, acquisitions and divestments
- Traditional funds, including unit trusts, investment funds and UCITS (undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities), in relation to their listings on the Singapore and other international exchanges
- Alternative funds (including private equity funds, venture capital funds, emerging market funds and real estate funds)
- Private trusts, family offices, wealth management (protection, transition and migration) and philanthropy
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok covers a broad spectrum of investment funds work such as REIT transactional and trust matters, including debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters. The team frequently acts for both local and foreign-registered fund managers, sponsors, trustees, and asset and wealth managers and investors. It is also active on startup funding matters.
Work Highlights
- Shook Lin & Bok advised DBS Trustee on its proposed divestment of its indirect interests in Bei Gang Logistics and Chongxian Port Logistics at the agreed property values of CNY1.2 billion and CNY820 million respectively.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shook Lin & Bok demonstrate a clear understanding of market dynamics, industry trends and the competitive landscape. Their strategy and decision-making reflects this awareness."
"They havea specialised and comprehensive funds practice with the full breadth and depth of experience."
"Shook Lin & Bok demonstrate a clear understanding of market dynamics, industry trends and the competitive landscape. Their strategy and decision-making reflects this awareness."
"They havea specialised and comprehensive funds practice with the full breadth and depth of experience."
Notable Practitioners
Tan Woon Hum remains a leading funds lawyer in Singapore with notable expertise in relation to the establishment of VCC funds.
"Mr Tan's attention to detail and thorough understanding of the law have been invaluable. It is evident that he is deeply committed to achieving the best outcomes for his clients."
"It is a pleasure to work with Tan Woon Hum. His insight, professionalism, integrity and humility cannot be overstated."
Andrea Ng boasts a well-rounded practice in investment funds, regularly advising clients on REIT-related matters and VCC fund structures.
"Andrea Ng is responsive and approachable. She has in-depth industry knowledge and is willing to provide in-depth advice."