Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Chambers Review
White & Case has longstanding experience in Singapore's legal market, with a consistent flow of cross-border M&A and private equity deals. The firm is renowned for assisting US and European clients with inbound investment into South-East Asia, as well as outbound investments by Asian corporations. The department's sector-specific expertise includes banking, energy, TMT and real estate, with strong activity on data centre acquisitions. Clients benefit from its highly rated finance and restructuring capabilities. ESR, Adani Road Transport and DigitalBridge Group are examples of clients advised by White & Case.
The Singapore office is well reputed for its expertise in advising international and local clients on M&A and joint ventures in Indonesia. It often works in conjunction with its Indonesian affiliate firm Witara Cakra Advocates. The firm advised CVC Capital Partners on its sale of shares in Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya to Hormel Foods. Jonathan Olier is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented the RATCH Group in its USD605 million acquisition of the Nexif Energy Group.
Strengths
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"The firm has rich experience in handling complex legal matters, and its internal teamwork mechanism is very mature. They can quickly choose the right people to cooperate with when facing complex matters to achieve the effect of client satisfaction."
"Any instruction can be given to them with the assurance that it will be attended to soon, considered in the most thoughtful manner and dealt with in a sensible and efficient way that helps bring all the parties to the finish line."
"The firm has rich experience in handling complex legal matters, and its internal teamwork mechanism is very mature. They can quickly choose the right people to cooperate with when facing complex matters to achieve the effect of client satisfaction."
"Any instruction can be given to them with the assurance that it will be attended to soon, considered in the most thoughtful manner and dealt with in a sensible and efficient way that helps bring all the parties to the finish line."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Olier in Singapore is well reputed for his expertise in assisting international corporate clients and private equity funds with cross-border M&A and investments. He advises on transactions covering several industries, such as TMT, retail, real estate and logistics.
"Jonathan is very patient and willing to invest a substantial amount of time and effort in hand-holding clients at the commencement of new initiatives. He will remain committed to each assignment once it goes full steam. The level of perseverance and attention to detail we see in Jonathan during the height of deal negotiations is simply impressive. It’s truly fantastic working with him."