“Joel Chng: extremely friendly and always up to date in his legal advice. One to watch in this market. If you have any feedback on the Legal 500 Series, please contact our research team at editorial@legal500.com Wong Partnership provides one of the best services in the Southeast Asia region in the TMT sector. His TMT practice includes two of the most respected lawyers – Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh. Both are exceptional, hardworking, professional practitioners and produce quality work to the satisfaction of our clients. The firm: Clifford Chance is one of the world`s leading law firms with significant depth and breadth of resources on five continents. As a unique, fully integrated global partnership, it prides itself on its accessible, collegial and team-oriented way of working. The company always strives to exceed the expectations of its clients, which include companies from all commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, commercial organizations and non-profit organizations. He offers them the highest quality of legal advice and information that combines the firm`s global standards with deep local expertise.
“Chung Nian is one of the best IP practitioners in this region that we have worked with. He knows the industry well and often offers the best legal solution. Commercially viable and practical solutions. Published annually, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insights into the legal markets of 25 jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region. www.legal500.com/clifford-chance/advice-to-my-younger-self “Serene Soh is remarkable in her understanding of the law and accessibility.” Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm that helps clients grow their businesses. With an inclusive culture and an innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structures make us the partner of choice for complex litigation, transactions and regulatory matters. Singapore`s legal market remains in good shape despite the recent challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its status as a major commercial and financial hub for the Asia-Pacific region has been further bolstered by uncertainty and turmoil surrounding Hong Kong`s new national security laws imposed by Beijing. As a result, companies are increasingly expected to move from Hong Kong to Singapore. “Wendy Lin is absolutely phenomenal.
She is a first-rate lawyer: concise, compelling, quick and determined. Your brain works at lightning speed. He is able to grasp and deal with complex facts, legal and technical issues and extract the best points for a client very quickly. WongPartnership actively participates and contributes financially to various pro bono initiatives in Singapore. Our pro bono practice provides legal services to charities and public institutions to conduct their advisory and transactional activities on a royalty-free basis. Our lawyers also volunteer at legal clinics across the country and also have secondment opportunities if they want to get more involved in pro bono work. In addition to volunteer work, WongPartnership also provides generous financial support to many charities in Singapore. Some of our partners also sit on the boards of not-for-profit organizations. “Strong knowledge of the blockchain industry, DEFI, NFT – so legal analysis becomes much more relevant without us having to inform them about all the underlying technology and practice.” “The team was able to resolve issues with the transaction and address only the points relevant to our review.
It is important to be able to have confidence that legal counsel can represent us and represent us well in the negotiations. Welcome to The Legal 500 Asia Pacific homepage. Worldwide, more than six million users visit The Legal 500 website every year and this guide provides those who purchase legal services with reliable and up-to-date information about companies operating in the Asia-Pacific legal market. “Fergus Evans was a great partner. His extensive experience in various transaction structures and tailored legal advice has been an important resource for me. WongPartnership is proud to be part of a dynamic and diverse legal landscape. In addition, we are also proud to be part of the broader community and recognize the importance of giving back to society. “The knowledge of the employment team in Singapore encompasses not only the legal perspective, but also the practical and business perspective. “WongPartnership has demonstrated professionalism and strong legal knowledge. The team, led by Partner Tan Teck Howe and supported by Partner Lee Si Min, has been very responsive and able to adapt and propose solutions to our many changing demands and one-off problems.
They were able to suggest innovative ways to structure my transaction in the most efficient and effective way. “They never reject ideas (no matter how ridiculous) that have been put forward by customers and will try to cover all the possible outcomes they can imagine when responding to ideas. They stand out from the rest of the law firms by listening to the needs of clients (and all stakeholders, including shareholders) rather than simply strictly following the rules of the books. They behaved very professionally, even under the pressure of delivering to tight deadlines. “Jenny Tsin is a popular advocate if you are looking for help with complex labour and employment issues in the Singapore market. She has experience in all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on the prevention and resolution of disputes between employers and employees. Her experience in corporate law and litigation, as well as her experience handling labour and employment matters in Singapore, make her so good at providing sound and practical legal advice to corporate clients. Singapore remains an important location for international and offshore law firms. In addition, with its growing community of fintechs and start-ups, it attracts new investment from the legal community. Silicon Valley giant Cooley LLP opened a new office in Singapore in 2020.
Mishcon de Reya LLP also opened an office in Singapore in 2020 with an initial focus on working with private clients for high net worth families in the region. “The team at Clifford Chance Singapore Asset Finance has been very supportive. This team offers specific advice on legal issues, depending on your level of experience. The number of different deals they handle, the depth of knowledge, and the customer-centric communication are the unique strengths of this team that you can`t find anywhere else. “Lam Chung Nian has extensive experience and knowledge in this field. His insightful advice is tactical and timely, which is always appreciated by our clients. We have only the highest regard for him as a lawyer. » Types of work performed Capital Markets: Capital markets practice focuses on transactions in securities and other products sold in capital markets. The practice is based on full-service securities law in the United States and the United Kingdom, complemented by local securities law expertise in each of the major financial centres.
He provides practical and integrated legal advice covering the full range of global capital raising activities, including public and private domestic and international offerings of traditional debt and equity securities as well as convertible and other derivative and structured securities. Based in Singapore, WongPartnership is an award-winning law firm and one of the largest in the country. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Yangon, as well as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila, we are a leading provider of legal services in ASEAN, China and the Middle East through WPG member firms, a regional network of lawyers. Areas of activity: The WongPartnership group of companies is at the forefront of corporate law in Singapore. The firm provides a wide range of business advisory and transaction services and advises on all aspects of corporate transactions and transactions in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region. Specializations in these areas are broad and include management consulting, corporate real estate, mergers and acquisitions, as well as competition and regulatory work. With practice areas based on the experience and expertise of its lawyers, WongPartnership ensures that its clients receive quality legal services that achieve the optimal results they deserve. MANDAN: Confidential FIRM: Confidential TESTIMONIAL: “The firm provides sound legal advice with a good understanding of business matters, very professional and can be reliable for good customer support even after the transaction closes.” “Smitha Menon: a leading figure of her generation in the restructuring industry and brings intellectual weight to each subject; Delivered with passion.
Exceptional as an advisor, but equally brilliant as a negotiator, tactician and advisor. When you combine this quality of technical expertise with their standard of us salespeople, you have a legal advisor who will convince you all day long. At the same time, Singapore continues to maintain its position as the leading commercial, financial and legal center for Southeast Asia. For international and Singaporean companies, it is the most logical platform for regional business.