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Singapore
Shook Lin & Bok
Shook Lin & Bok works with an impressive roster of clients, including major banks, multinational corporations and private equity investors, on large transactions locally and across the region. The firm is highly active in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and restructuring and insolvency. It is also skilled in advising on real estate finance, particularly on the lender side. Key lawyers include Kai Zee Liew for banking and finance, Marilyn See for capital markets, David Chong for corporate and M&A, Sarjit Singh Gill and David Chan for dispute resolution and insolvency.
Banking and finance
Work highlights
Acted for United Overseas Bank in part financing the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of Jackspeed Corporation, a local leather trim manufacturer for car seats.
Key clients
CapitaLand, Maybank, Plaza Ventures, United Overseas Bank
Capital markets
Work highlights
Acted for DBS Trustee, the trustee of Prime US REIT, in relation to Prime US REIT’s IPO and listing on the SGX raising $612 million.
Key clients
AsiaMedic, CTR Holdings, Maxi-Cash Financial Services Corporation, Perpetual (Asia), Vashion Group
Construction
Work highlights
Advising Snakepit-BP on a construction contract to build and construct a new facility at One-North, which is intended to serve as the new headquarters for Razer, a gaming-peripheral company.
Key clients
Apollo Aquarium and Cube 2, Digital Realty, Dredging International Asia Pacific, Kyo Ei Denko
Corporate and M&A
Work highlights
Acted as Singapore counsel for South Korea’s top food delivery app owner Woowa Brothers on its acquisition of an 87% stake by German food delivery company Delivery Hero for $4 billion.
Key clients
Diginex, Fujifilm Holding Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, PBA International, SoftBank Group
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Advised the independent panel of Aljunied-Hougang Town Council in a claim against the appointed members and elected members of parliament over alleged improper payments.
Key clients
Advantage Overseas, China Star Food Group, Cougar Pacific, Pacific Fertility Institutes (Singapore)
Investment funds
Work highlights
Acted for HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore), trustee for CapitaLand Commercial Trust (CCT) and CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT), in the proposed merger of CCT and CMT to form a diversified commercial real estate investment trust to be named CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT). The merger is expected to create the third-largest REIT in Asia-Pacific, and the largest REIT in Singapore, with a market capitalization of approximately S$16.8 billion.
Key clients
CDL Hospitality Trusts, DBS Trustee, HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore), Meilun Asset Management
Labour and employment
Work highlights
Representing UTI International Singapore and its key senior management in two suits commenced by a former employee who is seeking redress for alleged wrongful dismissal.
Key clients
Beyond Trust Corporation, GroupM Singapore, JC Consulting, MBK Real Estate Asia, Ogilvy Singapore
Restructuring and insolvency
Work highlights
Acting for one of the largest creditors in the judicial management of Swiber Holdings and Swiber Offshore Construction. This is one of the largest corporate insolvencies in Singapore.
Acting for Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) in respect of insolvency proceedings relating to KrisEnergy.
Client feedback
“Very knowledgeable on all aspects. Easy to deal with and approachable. Good understanding of the business and issues that needed to be dealt with.” – Banking and finance
“The people were extremely helpful and willing to work the extra miles and provided very good advice.” – Corporate and M&A
“Technically sound and quick turnaround. Willing to go beyond what is required.” – Corporate and M&A
“The partner, Woon Hum, and his team that we work with are very knowledgeable, reliable and prompt in advice and replies. The firm has also participated in the pilot launch of the Singapore VCC fund structure and in numerous regulatory updates and panel talks. This keeps the team updated in the ever-changing regulatory landscape.” – Investment funds
“People are a firm's assets, and we like to work with the team at Shook Lin & Bok because they are dynamic, professional and customer-oriented.” – Real estate
Mei Choo Chew
“We followed Ms Chew to Shook Lin & Bok when she left her previous firm. Her intelligence, ability to get to the root of the issue and communication skills have seen us engaging her on many of our transactions.”
Dayne Ho
“Positive and provided valuable advice and solutions.”
Stanley Lim
“Extensively well-versed in general legal knowledge and holding corporate statutes within his fingertips, Stanley possesses sharp business acumen in balancing both legal risks and commercial benefits. Given his diverse experience in the banking industry, Stanley Lim is humble and approachable and is certainly on my speed dial. Absolutely, a legal star to watch out for!”
“Helpful, professional and knowledgeable.”
Daniel Tan
“Rapid responses and thinks through commercial and legal issues.”
Woon Hum Tan
“Knows the business and industry extremely well, always available and approachable, provides excellent services and value for money. Always willing to go the extra step for clients.”
“Woon Hum has been such a wonderful legal counsel to our firm. He is always providing us with business-friendly advice and frequent industry updates as well. He is very knowledgeable in fund management regulations and provides very valuable advice in fund structuring. This provides clients with confidence and the ability to make sound decisions.”
Mae Shaan Teo
“Friendly and easy to communicate with. Positive attitude towards solving problems.”
“She is responsive and accessible.”
Singapore
Banking and financial services
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Drew & Napier |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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Morgan Lewis Stamford |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Consumer goods and services
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Recommended |
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Bird & Bird ATMD |
Morgan Lewis Stamford |
RHTLaw Asia |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Real estate
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Other notable |
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Characterist |
CNPLaw |
De Souza Lim & Goh |
Fortis Law Corporation |
Harry Elias Partnership |
RHTLaw Asia |
Technology and telecommunications
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Bird & Bird ATMD |
Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
Highly recommended |
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Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Pinsent Masons MPillay |
RHTLaw Asia |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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CNPLaw |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
OC Queen Street |
OrionW |
Other notable |
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Withers KhattarWong |
Banking and finance
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Rajah & Tann |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee |
Morgan Lewis Stamford |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Recognised |
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Asia Practice |
CNPLaw |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
Oon & Bazul |
RHTLaw Asia |
Wong Tan & Molly Lim |
Other notable |
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Harry Elias Partnership |
K&L Gates Straits Law |
QED Law Corporation |
Capital markets
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Morgan Lewis Stamford |
Rajah & Tann |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Bird & Bird ATMD |
CNPLaw |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
RHTLaw Asia |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Other notable |
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Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee |
Wong Tan & Molly Lim |
Construction
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Pinsent Masons MPillay |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Drew & Napier |
Eldan Law |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Recognised |
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Harry Elias Partnership |
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Other notable |
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Clyde & Co Clasis |
CMS Holborn Asia |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
LIMN Law Corporation |
Corporate and M&A
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Morgan Lewis Stamford |
Recognised |
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Bird & Bird ATMD |
CNPLaw |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
Harry Elias Partnership |
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee |
RHTLaw Asia |
Other notable |
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AEI Legal |
Asia Practice |
Atlas Asia Law Corporation |
Eng and Co |
fsLAW |
JurisAsia |
Pinsent Masons MPillay |
Quahe Woo & Palmer |
Yuen Law |
Dispute resolution
Outstanding |
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Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Davinder Singh Chambers |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Recognised |
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Advocatus Law |
Aldgate Chambers |
Bird & Bird ATMD |
CNPLaw |
Duane Morris & Selvam |
PK Wong & Nair |
RHTLaw Asia |
RPC Premier Law |
Other notable |
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BR Law Corporation |
Eugene Thuraisingam |
Fullerton Law Chambers |
Legis Point |
Nicholas & Tan Partnership |
PDLegal |
Investment funds
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Highly recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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CNPLaw |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Other notable |
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Morgan Lewis Stamford |
Simmons & Simmons JWS |
Tan Peng Chin |
Labour and employment
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Rajah & Tann |
Highly recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
Bird & Bird ATMD |
Drew & Napier |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
TSMP Law Corporation |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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CNPLaw |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Harry Elias Partnership |
K&L Gates Straits Law |
Morgan Lewis Stamford |
RHTLaw Asia |
Private equity
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
Recommended |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
CNPLaw |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Other notable |
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fsLAW |
Prolegis |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Regulatory
Highly recommended |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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Drew & Napier |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Other notable |
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow |
CNPLaw |
Restructuring and insolvency
Outstanding |
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Allen & Gledhill |
Drew & Napier |
Rajah & Tann |
WongPartnership (Singapore) |
Highly recommended |
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BlackOak |
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson |
Shook Lin & Bok (Singapore) |
Recommended |
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Oon & Bazul |
PK Wong & Nair |
Tan Kok Quan Partnership |
TSMP Law Corporation |
Recognised |
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Harry Elias Partnership |
PRP Law |
RevLaw |
Withers KhattarWong |
Other notable |
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K&L Gates Straits Law |
Providence Law Asia |
Lawyer | Ranking | Practice Area |
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Chan, David | Distinguished practitioner | Dispute resolution, Restructuring and insolvency |
Chew, Mei Choo | Distinguished practitioner | Real estate |
Chong, David | Distinguished practitioner | Corporate and M&A |
Gill SC, Sarjit Singh | Distinguished practitioner | Dispute resolution, Restructuring and insolvency |
Ho, Ying Ming | Distinguished practitioner | Corporate and M&A |
Liew, Kai Zee | Elite practitioner | Banking and finance |
Lim, Stanley | Distinguished practitioner | Banking and finance |
See, Marilyn | Distinguished practitioner | Capital markets |
Tan, Woon Hum | Distinguished practitioner | Investment funds |
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