WongPartnership

Singapore

Analysis

Overview

A formidable market leader in the full gamut of corporate and finance matters, WongPartnership comprises over 300 lawyers in eight global cities. It offers extensive experience in handling high-stakes structured finance, M&A, funds, private equity, project finance and syndicated loans. The firm also has plentiful expertise on big-ticket domestic and cross-border disputes involving corporate, construction, insolvency and regulatory matters. Key lawyers include Susan Wong for banking and finance, Ameera Ashraf for competition, Andrew Ang and Wai King Ng for corporate and M&A and private equity, Alvin Yeo and Koh Swee Yen SC for dispute resolution, and Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara for restructuring and insolvency. In addition, Chung Nian Lam, Kah Keong Low, Jenny Tsin and Dorothy Marie Ng are regarded for their work in IP, investment funds, employment and real estate, respectively. 

Client feedback 

"Highly professional, deep and wide bench of dedicated talent with a strong commitment to deliver." – Banking and finance 

"Very committed, responsive and highly professional across the team." – Real estate 

"The team provides in-depth analysis of issues with practical solutions." – Real estate 

Monica Yip 

"She has a deep and strong knowledge of the sector and always goes the extra mile to help us resolve issues and ensure that her client's interests are met within the commercial environment. Meets tight timelines." 

"She knows exactly what issues we are facing from first engagement and gives both in-depth and practical advice." 

 

Intellectual property

Work highlights 

Advised a leading aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider in complex negotiations with a globally renowned aircraft engine manufacturer on IP licensing arrangements. 

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights 

Acted for CapitaLand Investment on global merger filings for its acquisition of SC Capital Partners. 

Assisted Eu Yan Sang on the competition aspects of its sale to Mitsui. 

Real estate

Work highlights 

Acted for CapitaLand Investment on the $1.85 billion divestment of its stake in ION Orchard mall. 

Represented ESR REIT on the $840 million acquisition of a logistics facility. 

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights 

Represented a prominent international sports league in enforcing its intellectual property rights against retailers of illicit streaming devices in Singapore.