Asia Practice

Singapore

Analysis

Overview

Asia Practice is a corporate and finance-focused firm with experience in the projects and shipping space. The firm’s clients include corporations and financial institutions including export credit agencies and other state-owned banks and leasing subsidiaries. It works with borrowers and other market players on transactions including container leasing, asset-backed securitisation and ECA-supported financing. The firm is adept at advising on regulatory matters relating to the financial industry, particularly to clients in the fintech, wealthtech and startups sectors.

Chien Herr Lee is the main partner for corporate and M&A, while Jonathan Tan and Leon Low lead its banking and finance practice. Associate director Marc Teh brings further strength to the finance team.

Client feedback

“Asia Practice is able to provide quick legal solutions in a timely and cost-efficient manner.” – Banking and finance

“Very clear on Singapore law and gave practical advice.” – Capital markets

“Professional and technically competent.” – Corporate and M&A

“They are generally competitive and extremely responsive.” – Shipping

Chien Herr Lee

“He generally responds within two hours. He is concise and precise.”

Jonathan Tan

“Quick, responsive, and able to give legal solutions and guidance, able to anticipate legal issues and provide counter-solutions.”

“Understands our needs very well and able to provide practical advice and solutions.”

Marc Teh

“Efficient, quick turnaround and technically competent.”

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised an Indian energy storage systems manufacturer on its $48 million fundraising.

Assisted a cultural culinary brand in Singapore on a million-dollar investment in a modern Cantonese fine dining restaurant.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Acted for a major oilfield service company on a multi-million dollar bond and notes issuance.

Advised a club of Korean lenders on a $250 million vessel financing.