Established in late 2020, BTPLaw is a boutique corporate law firm with a notable specialism in investment funds and private equity. It has been established as a market leader for deals using the Singapore variable capital company (VCC) structure. At the time of research, BTPLaw had closed 20% of the global market share of VCC fund formation structures.
In addition to its core areas, the firm covers mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, FSR regulatory and general corporate work, and is active in the blockchain and cryptocurrency spaces. The firm has its own BVI practice, headed up by an offshore law veteran, and is uniquely able to handle BVI fund matters in-house.
Managing director Brandon Tee is the key contact. In 2024 the firm welcomed director Lynn Soh from Eng & Co to bolster its M&A and employment practice, and head of capital markets Leeza Lee from Linklaters Hong Kong to shore up its capital markets offering.
Client feedback
“They are fast and efficient. They demonstrated deep understanding of the industry and the requirements.” – Capital markets
“BTPLaw was very attentive with very fast turnaround on some innovative solutions to our unique requirements.” – Corporate and M&A
“Very responsive, experienced in this particular area of law, and it is able to turnaround and move fast to facilitate our end-client requirements.” – Investment funds
“BTPLaw is extremely knowledgeable about the VCC structure and provides timely advice that is commercially viable.” – Investment funds
“Very hard-working, knowledgeable and professional. Brandon Tee takes the lead on all client discussions. His team, including the other partners and associates, are very prompt and professional.” – Investment funds
Brandon Tee
“He is knowledgeable and provides good advice.”
“Brandon is very responsive and has a very fast turnaround to documents drafting. He is very attentive to details and provides very good insights on some of our proposed requirements.”
“Very efficient, responsive, client-friendly, and most importantly, business-friendly.”
“Brandon is very knowledgeable in the VCC area and responds very quickly with practical advice.”
“Very few lawyers have his level of proficiency and professionalism. He has always come to my aid on legal and structuring matters over the last four to five years.”
Work highlights
Advised Verge Capital Management in the formation of an umbrella VCC with one closed-end sub-fund.
Assisted Grasshopper Asset Management on the formation of an umbrella VCC with one open-ended sub-fund.
Key clients
Allwin Fund Management, Apex, Aurous Capital, Citco, Fenix Fund Management, Haulio, InCred Global Wealth, IQ-EQ, LGZ Capital, Phillip Street Partners, Sunline, SwissAsia Financial Services, Wealth Management Alliance
Work highlights
Advised Radiant1 on pre-Series A investment led by Monk’s Hill Ventures
Assisted the offeror in the mandatory general offer for all the issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the capital of Datapulse Technology.
Key clients
Beijing TongRenTang II, Covenant Capital Master VCC, NVT Associates, Refin Group
