As a titan of the Singapore legal market, Allen & Gledhill LLP has the depth of expertise, extensive resources and illustrious reputation to attract many of the most sought after clients and engagements in the country and across the region. Operating across all major debt and equity products, it remains especially well known for REITs and business trust transactions, where it has advised on the vast majority of capital markets offerings by this segment of the Singapore market. It remains noted for advising on a series of market firsts, including the first-ever offering of US dollar green subordinated perpetual securities by an Asia-Pacific corporate issuer and the first IPO of a Singapore business trust. It has continued to advise on landmark engagements including large covered bond programmes, reverse takeovers and substantial equity fundraisings. Managing partner Jerry Koh heads the REITs team, while Tan Tze Gay and Margaret Chin lead the equity capital markets (ECM) and debt capital markets (DCM) groups respectively. Yeo Wico, Chua Bor Jern, and Magdalene Leong are also highly rated practitioners.
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‘Rhys Goh is a solid lawyer who finds solutions while being grounded to make sure deals don't run off at a tangent.'
'Chua Bor Jern is a veteran in the REIT sector who provides honest and consistent views. Long Pee Hua is customer focus and results oriented while making sure the people and project moves seamlessly forward.’
‘Tan Tze Gay is rightly regarded as the most respected and well versed capital markets lawyer in Singapore. She has an exceptionally sharp legal mind, an astounding ability to connect the dots and a most approachable client friendly manner. Rhys Goh is an absolutely top notch IPO and equity capital markets lawyer. He is extremely meticulous and laser focused and tenacious in meeting his clients' transaction objectives. Highly technical with an amazing work ethic.'
- 'Chua Bor Jern is the preeminent REIT and real estate lawyer in Singapore, with an unparalleled database on practical deal and situational knowledge. He is extremely liked by his clients and partners and packages his advice in easily understandable and actionable directives. Impressively cool and service oriented.'
- 'Wu Zhaoqi is an undoubted rising star in the equity capital markets firmament. Sharp, well versed with regulations with strong interpersonal and communication skills.’
‘Magdalene Leong is an expert in the field of covered bonds in Singapore and ever-reliable.'
‘Kern Wong and Tan Tze Gay stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit, consistently going above and beyond to deliver high-quality work, setting them apart from other competitors.'
- 'The team has a deep understanding of the capital markets and regulatory landscapes, and their innovative solutions are highly valued. Their commitment to their clients is evident in their work ethic. They are always ready to put in the extra effort to ensure quick turnaround times and achieve the best outcomes. They prioritise their clients' needs and work closely with them to understand their unique challenges.’
Points forts
- Advised Maybank Singapore on the establishment of a $10bn global covered bond programme.
- Advised SATS on a S$798m rights issue by SATS Ltd in connection with its S$1.82bn acquisition of the WFS Group.
- Advised the managers on a S$303m equity fund raising by CapitaLand Ascott Trust in connection with the acquisition of three lodging assets in UK, Ireland and Indonesia.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Jerry Koh; Tan Tze Gay; Margaret Chin
Autres avocats clés
Yeo Wico; Chua Bor Jern; Magdalene Leong; Kern Wong; Daselin Ang; Long Pee Hua; Wu Zhaoqi