Capital Markets: Securitisation & Derivatives: International | Asia-Pacific

Simmons & Simmons' legal team in Singapore is respected for its strong track record in OTC derivatives and structured products, handling work across the region. The firm counts investment banks, fund and asset managers and other financial entities among its clients. Lawyers at the firm are adept at advising on structured note issuances and equity products, interest rates, FX trading, exchange-traded funds and IBOR transition. The firm is well placed to provide a one-stop shop in Singapore through its joint law venture with JWS Asia Law Corporation.

Clifford Chance has a highly reputed team in Singapore offering advice across both transactional and regulatory derivatives matters, in addition to securitisation work. The firm provides up-to-date advice to banks regarding regulatory change, including regarding the implications of OTC derivatives reform in Singapore and the wider region. Lawyers are familiar with the local regulators and experienced across multiple jurisdictions. The team has an extensive roster of clients including heavyweight banks, financial institutions and corporates, as well as sovereign wealth funds. Clients benefit from the firm's ability to provide both international and Singapore law advice.

Linklaters' team in Singapore offers substantial expertise in both transactions and the regulatory aspects of derivatives and structured products. The team's coverage stretches over a wide variety of matters including secured structured notes, covered bond programmes and commodities loans as well as OTC derivatives. Its clientele includes private equities and major banks.

Norton Rose Fulbright's Singapore-based derivatives and structured finance team is well placed to advise clients on transactional and regulatory work. The firm has recognised strengths in OTC derivatives transactions, FX trading, structured products and hedging programmes, as well as regulatory issues pertaining to interest rates. The lawyers are also well versed in relation to Shari'a-compliant derivatives. The firm acts for a range of major financial institutions as well as commodities houses.