The Legal 500

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

James Harris’s ‘responsive, commercial, on the mark’ team at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee, which includes Philip Robb, and Andrew Carey who relocated from London, advised Standard Chartered Bank on projects in India. Lawrence Low advised International Finance Corporation on a $20m loan to a hospitality group in the Maldives to help the local economy recover from the devastation caused by the 2004 tsunami. Ken Hawkes left to join White & Case LLP.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee’s ‘responsive and knowledgeable’ team, led by debt capital markets specialist Andrew Carey who relocated from London, advised Citibank as Trustee, and Sinopac Securities (Asia) as Arranger, on King Yuan Electronics’ $40m convertible bonds issue. Yvette Abel advised Bank of New York Mellon. Clients appreciate the firm’s specialist trustee capability. Ken Hawkes left to join White & Case LLP.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a second tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee’s team ‘has excellent depth and ability to draw on London and US resources’. The ‘level-headed and commercially minded’ practice head Stephanie Keen advised a consortium comprising Unitas Capital, Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers (in administration) on the complex sale of Metalform Group. Keen also assisted Bermudan company IRF European Finance Investments with the acquisition of shares in Greek bank Marfin Investment Group.

Within Local firms Leading individuals

Within Local firms Leading individuals

Within International arbitration, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a third tier firm,

Recently promoted partner Jonathan Leach, who ‘demonstrates great understanding of sensitive issues’, and Paul Teo, legal advisor to the Singapore Construction Association, at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee handle regional and international disputes involving joint venture, project/construction, maritime, trade and energy.

Within Legal market overview,

Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Norton Rose (Asia) LLP and White & Case LLP hold Qualified Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) licences, allowing them to practise domestic law employing Singapore-qualified lawyers. Other firms achieve this through joint law ventures, notably Allens Arthur Robinson TSMP, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, Linklaters Allen & Gledhill, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee and Pinsent Masons MPillay LLP. In 2011, market liberalisation produced new alliances and local subsidiaries of international firms, notably Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, a joint law venture between Duane Morris LLP and Selvam LLC, and Ince & Co’s establishment of Incisive Law LLC.

Within Foreign firms, Hogan Lovells International LLP is a first tier firm,

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee provides ‘consistent, efficent service and high-quality legal advice’. Following Ken Hawkes’ departure to White & Case LLP, Philip Robb was seconded to the team and Alex Wong promoted to partner. Practice head James Harris led a team advising the Singapore Sports Council on the S$1.8bn Sports Hub. Brad Roach advised Medco Energi on the landmark $2.8bn Donggi-Senoro LNG project in Indonesia. As the only international firm with an office in Mongolia, this is becoming an increasingly important source of work.

Within Local firms Leading individuals