Corporate/M&A: International: Highly Regarded - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Stephenson Harwood's established legal team in Singapore advises international corporates and private equity funds on their M&A and joint venture investments in the region as well as restructuring mandates. The firm offers particularly strong experience relating to Myanmar, as well as other jurisdictions such as Indonesia, Vietnam and India. The department houses sector expertise pertaining to technology and telecommunications, as well as shipping, energy and infrastructure.
Strengths
"The advice provided by the firm is grounded in practicality for the situation."
"They have global breadth, in-depth legal expertise and practitioner experience, including deep knowledge of nuanced laws."
Work Highlights
Stephenson Harwood advised M&C Saatchi on the sale of its entire interest in M&C Saatchi Holdings Asia and PT MCS Saatchi Indonesia to Anish Daryani, its former joint venture partner in Indonesia.
Notable Practitioners
Tom Platts has experience advising on complex cross-border transactions for clients from a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in Myanmar. He heads Stephenson Harwood's corporate team in Singapore. "Tom delivers both comprehensive legal expertise and commercial acumen, with a relentless work ethic and attention to detail, all in the most personable way."
