Banking & Finance: Domestic

Susan Wong heads the banking and finance practice, and is renowned for her banking expertise in areas including acquisition and real estate financing. She further assists clients with matters related to interest rate benchmark transitions.

"Susan Wong is at the pinnacle of her field. Her sheer experience and commercial acumen are some of the reasons why she is so highly sought after."

"Susan Wong is a rare lawyer with strong drafting capabilities yet able to negotiate effectively around commercial issues. She is in total control."

Elaine Chan remains a market leader in banking and finance regulatory matters, with expertise in fintech regulation. Her expertise includes advising on bank licensing requirements and compliance.

"Elaine demonstrates a very thorough understanding of multiple aspects of the matter, as well as current practices, trends and players in the space."

"Elaine is prompt and proactive in providing the advice needed to navigate through various regulatory matters pertaining to the transaction."

"She gets things done. Period."

Alvin Chia enjoys a robust property financing practice, including in relation to data centres. He often assists clients with the restructuring of existing facilities.

"Every lawyer should already have the fundamental legal skills. Alvin has that and more in terms of great business acumen, an empathetic attitude and the ability to get to the crux of the matter."

Christy Lim has experience of financing, including property mandates. She represents both borrowers and lenders, as well as security trustees. Lim often advises her clients on large-term and syndicated loans and is active in the area of sustainability-linked financings.

"Christy is an extremely capable and commercial-minded lawyer who will go the extra mile for her clients. I have been impressed, from her responsiveness and client service to the solutions provided."

"Christy Lim is very in tune with market practice and is able to move deals while putting clients' needs first."

Tian Sion Yoong is specialised in banking regulatory matters as they pertain to fintech, as well as structured finance. Tian is also well-versed in matters concerning carbon regulations.

"I love to work with and respect Tian Sion Yoong for his dedication to serving clients, as well as his very detail-oriented and thorough understanding of the client's issues and industry."

"Tian Sion Yoong is highly skilled, intelligent and delivers strategic legal advice. It is a joy to work with him."

Bernadette Tan is a well-regarded partner in WongPartnership's banking and finance team. She has a growing reputation for real estate finance mandates, particularly those with sustainability-linked facets.

"Bernadette Tan is effective and able to put the client's needs first while still being commercial."

"Bernadette is a rising star in her field. She exudes calm and a big-picture perspective when advising us on complex issues. She is unfazed in intense negotiations."