TLB Law

Singapore

Analysis

Overview

TLB focuses on commercial and corporate transactions, capital markets and corporate reorganisations involving both private and public companies, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurs. Due to the founder’s long track record as an in-house counsel at a telecoms firm, TLB has deep expertise in the telecommunications industry. Clients seek the team out for advice on the financial and emerging technologies space, as the lawyers are well-versed in blockchain technologies and crypto-tokens, as well as related services and the attendant legal and regulatory implications. Its clients range from founders of layer-1 or 2 public blockchains, non-profit token foundations, dApps, DAOs, web 3 companies, private investment funds and crypto-exchanges to centralised and decentralised financial intermediaries. The firm has completed over 400 varied transactions, more than half being cross-border. Philippe Taverne and Mathilde Broustau are key contacts. They are qualified to practise Singapore, French and UK law.  

Private equity

Work highlights 

Advised a venture capital company on its investment in Gozem, Africa's leading super app, by conducting a comprehensive due diligence exercise. 

Acted for a Singapore-based venture capital firm in a joint venture with Three Arrows Capital to optimise its participation in a major cryptocurrency trading platform. 

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights 

Advised a domestic travel company on the formation of a joint venture with another group in Saudi Arabia. 

Assisted a French family office regarding post-acquisition matters related to a Singapore company.