Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: International | Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Amy Beckingham Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Olier White & Case12 Years Ranked
- Nigel Gleeson Freshfields9 Years Ranked
- Sidharth Bhasin Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Keen Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee13 Years Ranked
- Valerie Kong Clifford Chance14 Years Ranked
- Jake RobsonGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Band 3
- Alun Evans A&O Shearman9 Years Ranked
- Andrew D Martin Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow14 Years Ranked
- Charlie Wilson Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
- Farhana Sharmeen Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- James Mythen A&O Shearman10 Years Ranked
- Jon Bowden Freshfields7 Years Ranked
- Shirin Tang Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow13 Years Ranked
- Nicola YeomansKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 4
- Craig Loveless Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
- Dennis Barsky Jones Day14 Years Ranked
- Jai Pathak Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
- James Clayton-Payne Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Niranjan Arasaratnam Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.13 Years Ranked
- Parveet Singh Gandoak Jones Day3 Years Ranked
- Rajeev Duggal Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates14 Years Ranked
- Siew Kam Boon Dechert LLP13 Years Ranked
- Simon WellerFreshfields
Band 5
- Matthew Gorman Addleshaw Goddard LLP12 Years Ranked
- Robert Elliot Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.4 Years Ranked
- Sharon Lau Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
- Tabitha Saw Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
- Tom Lin Clifford Chance3 Years Ranked
- Tom Platts Stephenson Harwood LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michelle PhangAshurst
Up and Coming
- Jamie McLarenClifford Chance
- Nick DaviesGreenberg Traurig, LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E David H ZemansMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 17 Years RankedDavid Zemans is widely recognised for his impressive talents in complex cross-border transactions, often involving Indonesia as well as other jurisdictions in South-East Asia and further afield. He has experience acting for large companies in the healthcare, energy and technology sectors.
Band 1
1 Jacqueline ChanMilbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJacqueline Chan possesses market-leading expertise in M&A and private equity transactions in various sectors across the Asia-Pacific region, in particular Indonesia. Operating from Singapore, she receives widespread praise and acts for some of the largest companies in the region as well as private equity funds.1 Melissa NgClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedMelissa Ng is regarded as one of the premier corporate lawyers in Singapore. She advises high-profile multinational corporates and private equity funds on key cross-border transactions. She has particular expertise in energy and infrastructure deals, including in the Indonesian market.1 Sophie MathurLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Head of Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedSophie Mathur is highly respected among market sources and clients alike for her expertise in Singapore's M&A space. She impresses with her deep expertise in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, especially in the insurance and banking spheres.
Band 2
2 Amy BeckinghamLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked"Amy is smart and creative. What distinguishes her from other lawyers is that she can quickly identify the main issues, what is important and what I should let go of. She makes the process efficient."2 Jonathan OlierWhite & Case | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"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."2 Nigel GleesonFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked"Nigel is all over it. He's commercial, thinks about solutions and draws on what is done in the market. He's just really user-friendly, gives around-the-clock service and has good market knowledge."2 Sidharth BhasinLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedSidharth Bhasin is particularly adept at advising multinational corporates and private equity funds on M&A and joint ventures in the technology, energy and natural resources sectors, acting from the firm's Singapore office.2 Stephanie KeenHogan Lovells Lee & Lee | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedStephanie Keen has extensive experience in advising international corporates and private equity investors on the full spectrum of cross-border transactions in numerous industries.2 Valerie KongClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedValerie Kong is well regarded among market sources for M&A work out of Singapore. She also advises clients on private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. She is instructed on deals across the South-East Asia and South Asia regions, as well as further afield.
Band 3
3 Alun EvansA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAlun Evans is recognised for his capabilities in handling commercial transactions across the region from his base in Singapore, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is experienced in advising private equity and asset management firms and strategic investors on M&A, investments and joint ventures.3 Andrew D MartinBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAndrew Martin is an experienced lawyer in Singapore focusing on multi-jurisdictional M&A in many sectors, including consumer goods and technology.3 Charlie WilsonSidley Austin LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCharlie Wilson leads Sidley Austin's corporate team in Singapore and is well experienced in assisting corporates and private equity funds with multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments, especially in Indonesia.3 Farhana SharmeenLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedFarhana Sharmeen is head of Latham & Watkins' Singapore corporate law practice. She possesses solid experience in assisting both domestic and international clients with sophisticated transactions. She advises on transactions in a range of sectors, including retail and technology.3 James MythenA&O Shearman | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJames Mythen earns market respect for his handling of private equity transactions, joint ventures and M&A. He is based in Singapore, and his clients include multinational corporates, GLCs and financial institutions. He has expertise in deals involving Malaysia and Myanmar.3 Jon BowdenFreshfields | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJon Bowden is a respected lawyer in Singapore who regularly assists clients with private equity investments and cross-border M&A, including within the finance and energy sectors.3 Shirin TangBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedShirin Tang is dual-qualified in Singapore and New York, and particularly recognised for her experience acting for investors and private equity clients on real estate and technology sector transactions.
Band 4
4 Craig LovelessNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCraig Loveless is recognised for his talents in handling cross-border acquisitions and divestments for multinational corporations, funds and financial institutions across various sectors. He is based in Singapore.4 Dennis BarskyJones Day | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedDennis Barsky is an experienced US-qualified M&A and private equity lawyer based in Singapore. He regularly advises multinational companies and investment houses on cross-border transactions and private equity investments.4 Jai PathakGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedJai Pathak is an experienced lawyer in Singapore with a good track record in M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in deals involving India and the USA.4 James Clayton-PayneLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJames Clayton-Payne has a solid reputation for handling M&A and private equity investments across various jurisdictions from his base in Singapore, including in relation to Indonesia and the Philippines. He is particularly strong on energy and technology transactions.4 Niranjan ArasaratnamLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedNiranjan Arasaratnam is known for advising clients on an array of cross-border M&A from Linklaters' Singapore office, including particular expertise in the technology and e-commerce sectors.4 Parveet Singh GandoakJones Day | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedParveet Singh Gandoak in Singapore is particularly well versed in acting for international investment companies on foreign investments, including into India.4 Rajeev DuggalSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedRajeev Duggal is regarded as a highly experienced lawyer in Singapore. He is well versed in acting for multinationals and investment companies on high-profile cross-border transactions, including M&A and SPAC deals.4 Siew Kam BoonDechert LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedSiew Kam Boon is an experienced corporate lawyer who handles acquisitions and private equity and venture capital investments. She acts for funds and clients in a wide range of sectors including energy and technology.
Band 5
5 Matthew GormanAddleshaw Goddard LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedMatthew Gorman is experienced in assisting corporates and private equity funds across a variety of sectors, including natural resources. He acts on deals across the region from the firm's office in Singapore.5 Robert ElliotLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedRobert Elliot in Singapore receives recognition for his transactional practice. He is notably experienced in private equity investments and deals in the technology and energy sectors.5 Sharon LauLatham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedSharon Lau in Singapore is experienced in providing assistance to private equity funds and multinational corporates with cross-border M&A and investments. She handles deals across South-East Asia.5 Tabitha SawMorrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedTabitha Saw has a growing reputation in Singapore's legal market, with particular experience in deals related to data centres, as well as in the logistics sector. She is experienced in handling large transactions.5 Tom LinClifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedTom Lin continues to gain market traction in Singapore for M&A matters. He is well versed in handling corporate transactions, including investments and sales, for private equity and investment companies in a range of sectors.5 Tom PlattsStephenson Harwood LLP | Corporate/M&A: International2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedTom 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.