Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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White & Case is well regarded for its ability to advise on complex debt and equity capital markets legal issues throughout the region, with expertise ranging from IPOs and secondary sales to rights issues and debt programmes. The Singapore team regularly works alongside lawyers from the firm's wider global network, particularly colleagues in Hong Kong, Jakarta and Dubai. Often instructed on deals in Indonesia, as well as Malaysia and China, the team advises clients such as Citigroup, The Carlyle Group and Kotak Mahindra Capital.
The capital markets team at White & Case provides notable expertise in the Indian market. It is particularly experienced at advising on IPOs, representing both issuers and underwriters. White & Case advised JM Financial, BofA Securities India, CLSA India and Kotak Mahindra Capital on the USD180 million IPO of Campus Activewear. Rahul Guptan is a key contact.
White & Case is well placed to advise clients on a range of debt and equity capital markets mandates in Indonesia via its affiliation with Witara Cakra Advocates in Jakarta. White & Case advised the arrangers and managers on the update of the Republic of Indonesia's USD35 billion trust certificate issuance programme and subsequent USD3.25 billion dual-tranche sukuk offering. Kaya Proudian is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised the arrangers and managers on the update of the Republic of Indonesia's Rule 144A/Regulation S trust certificate issuance programme and the subsequent USD3.25 billion dual-tranche sukuk offering under the programme.
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"They are deeply involved in the matter, plus with their solid background experience, they bring in a lot of value in terms of delivering the final output. They were always available for urgent matters. Some of the strong points of the firm are transparency in describing risks and suggesting practices they have seen from previous transactions."
"They could provide insights into market standards for contract terms as well as engagement terms for other parties in the region."
"They are deeply involved in the matter, plus with their solid background experience, they bring in a lot of value in terms of delivering the final output. They were always available for urgent matters. Some of the strong points of the firm are transparency in describing risks and suggesting practices they have seen from previous transactions."
"They could provide insights into market standards for contract terms as well as engagement terms for other parties in the region."
Notable Practitioners
Kaya Proudian is a leading capital markets lawyer in Singapore, distinguished for her talents in both debt and equity capital markets mandates. She has strong expertise in Indonesia-related matters.
"Kaya has always supported us ably by finding us the right coverage within the firm for our needs."
Rahul Guptan is especially recognised for his India-specific expertise, with experience advising clients on IPOs and QIPs.
"Rahul has seen and done it all. He's very hard-working and never misses an issue."
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