Well-regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the regulations across different financial services and products’, the team at Allen & Gledhill LLP covers a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious matters, from banking and corporate finance to financial services sector reorganisations and business conduct requirements. The team excels in licensing advisory for fintechs and handling crypto disputes, and it is actively involved in shaping new regulations through its consultative role. The leadership team includes: Francis Mok, who is a key port of call for banks, securities dealers, futures brokers and fund managers; Adrian Ang, who is described as ’formidable, brilliant and honest’; Karen Tiah, who is lauded as ‘very experienced and technically sound’; and Alexander Yap focuses on the acquisition, divestiture, provision, sharing of technology and IP-related assets. Aaron Lee is a commercial litigator with expertise in employment, white-collar, regulatory and compliance matters, while Zhi Feng Tan focuses on advising financial institutions on the regulations affecting their business.
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‘Karen Tiah is a trusted legal adviser and expert on fintech and financial services regulatory matters. She is a subject matter expert with deep-rooted knowledge of not only what's set out in the regulations, but also what's not expressly spelled out in the regulations.'
‘The fintech practice is extremely strong, largely due to the leadership, drive and technical ability of its team leader Adrian Ang.'
‘Adrian Ang is exceptionally talented and impressive. His knowledge in the sector is second to none and his technical ability and commercial awareness far outstrip many more senior practitioners in the field.'
'Adrian Ang is formidable, brilliant and honest. As a pioneer in the fintech regulatory space, he is dedicated to providing thought leadership in the field and is well-respected by regulators and by his peers.'
- 'Alexander Fong Yi has deep knowledge of the field.'
‘The team is experienced and knowledgeable in this field. They have in-depth knowledge of the regulations across different financial services and products. They have many financial services clients which provides that with invaluable market intel and industry practice.’
‘Karen Tiah is very experienced and technically sound.'
‘Adrian Ang grasps commercial issues quickly, is very responsive, and provides thorough advice.'
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- Advised the Circle group on regulatory implications of issuing their single-currency stablecoin in Singapore.
- Advised the World Bank on payment services in Singapore, in relation to its Business Ready project.
- Advising Climate Impact X Pte. Ltd. on regulatory implications of carbon credits marketplace business and carbon credit related products and services, in Singapore.
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Zhi Feng Tan
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Alexander Fong Yi
Responsable de la pratique
Francis Mok; Karen Tiah; Adrian Ang; Alexander Yap
Autres avocats clés
Aaron Lee; Zhi Feng Tan; Alexander Fong Yi