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Dentons Rodyk > The Legal 500 Rankings
Singapore > Projects and energy: local firms Tier 1
Dentons Rodyk handles the full range of energy and projects matters. The team is often engaged in complex cross-border work, with a particular focus on the energy sector, and demonstrates strong capabilities in advising on conventional and renewable energy work. The practice is led by Jonathan Guwe, a key name for cross-border energy mandates. Joo Thye Tan regularly handles energy, mining, and infrastructure matters, and Ron Oong is noted for his expertise in energy transactions.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Guwe
Other key lawyers:
Joo Thye Tan; Ipshita Chaturvedi; Ron Oong
Key clients
Samko Timber Limited
Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte Ltd
Solar United Network Pte Ltd
Jurong Port Tank Terminals Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Samko Timber on the development of a biomass wood pellet production line and an adjacent solar power plant, including assisting with the EPC contract and the leasing agreement with the solar service provider.
- Advised Singapore Aero Engine Services on its procurement of two rooftop solar facilities.
Singapore > Real estate: local firms Tier 1
At Dentons Rodyk, the corporate real estate team 'is able to render a full service across the full range of real estate work'. The group fields expertise in advising on commercial, retail, residential, shipping, industrial and logistics work in the space, and is strong in handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Key areas of instruction for the group include large-scale acquisitions, cross-border bids, financings, and development matters. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Pat Lynn Leong, Liat Yeang Lee, and Melanie Lim; Lim specialises in land rights and leasing issues. Collective sales matters are prominent in Woon Ee Tang's workload, and Lynette Khoo is a key name for cross-border real estate transactions.Practice head(s):
Pat Lynn Leong; Melanie Lim; Liat Yeang Lee
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good regional capabilities, ease of billing, great communication.’
‘Lynette Khoo – commercial, insightful, on-the ball and highly efficient. A star we could not do without.’
‘Denton’s corporate real estate team is able to render a full service across the full range of real estate work, acquisition, dispositions, financing, landlord-tenancy etc. It is a very established law firm with a broad spectrum of experienced attorneys.’
‘Melanie Lim is a very experienced real estate attorney who handles her clients’ transactions with confidence and reliability. She is also very client-focused and will take time to understand her clients’ objectives beyond express instructions on the work.’
Key clients
Bideford House Pte Ltd (joint venture of BP-Real Estate Investment, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boustead Projects Ltd)
SilkRoad Property Partners
PGIM Real Estate
City Developments Limited
Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Sim Lian Land and Sim Lian Development (Sim Lian JV (Dairy Farm) Pte Ltd)) / DBS Bank Ltd
KC Industries Pte Ltd
Singapore Institute of Management Group (“SIM”)
UOL Property Investments Pte Ltd
Wingcrown Investment Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting in a SGD$515 million acquisition of 28 and 30 Bideford Road, developing the property as an 18-storey mixed development.
- Acting for SilkRoad Property Partners in the acquisition of Empire Lofts Pte Ltd, valued at SGD$110 million.
- Advising PGIM Real Estate on its investment in a joint venture to undertake a built-to-suit redevelopment project, under a sale and leaseback arrangement with POKKA.
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Foreign firms Tier 1
A pre-eminent firm in the Singapore start-up and venture capital market, Dentons Rodyk is vastly experienced when assisting tech and fintech start-ups across the spectrum of financing transactions, from seed-stage to advanced stages including series E and F, trade sales, MBOs, IPOs and SPACs. One of those leading the practice is corporate specialist S Sivanesan, who acts for a broad range of clients including founders, start-ups, fund managers and venture capital funds. Co-head Sunil Rai is well regarded for outbound and inbound India-related transactions, having been involved in a number of significant deals involving high-growth emerging companies and unicorns in the region. Ray Chiang, promoted to partner in January 2023, is also a key contact for venture-backed deals with an Indian nexus, while fintech and blockchain expert Li Chuan Hsu is active at all stages of fund-raising, from start-up to pre- and post-IPO.Practice head(s):
S Sivanesan; Sunil Rai
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very professional and deliver quality work.’
Key clients
OT Management LLC
NextBillion.ai
Shinhan Venture Investment
UNOAsia
University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Maven Capital Partners
Validus Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Wavemaker Impact
35 Venture B.V.
Investible Early-Stage Fund 2, LP
Work highlights
- Advised and acted for market-leading peer-to-peer lending platform Validus Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. in its Series C-1 funding round.
- Advised and acted for spatial data and and mapping platform, NextBillion.ai (and its founders), in its US$21million Series B funding round led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments.
- Advised Shinhan Venture Investment in conducting due diligence on Speedoc which was raising a $28 million pre-Series B equity round.
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Local firms Tier 1
Dentons Rodyk is a leading presence in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region when advising prominent venture-backed entities across the spectrum of the investment life-cycle, from seed and advanced stages to trade sales, IPOs and SPACs. Particularly noteworthy for its cross-border transactional expertise, joint practice head S Sivanesan is highly sought after by founders, entrepreneurs, start-ups, capital and private equity funds. India-related transaction expert Sunil Rai is a go-to lawyer for high-growth emerging entities and unicorns in the region, while Li Chuan Hsu is particularly well-regarded for his experience in handling transactions with a Chinese nexus.Practice head(s):
S Sivanesan; Sunil Rai
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have demonstrated a high degree of competence and enthusiasm with our transactions, able to close them out effectively and efficiently.’
Key clients
OT Management LLC
NextBillion.ai
Shinhan Venture Investment
UNOAsia
University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Maven Capital Partners
Validus Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Wavemaker Impact
35 Venture B.V.
Investible Early-Stage Fund 2, LP
Work highlights
- Advised and acted for market-leading peer-to-peer lending platform Validus Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. in its Series C-1 funding round.
- Advised and acted for spatial data and and mapping platform, NextBillion.ai (and its founders), in its US$21million Series B funding round led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments.
- Advised Shinhan Venture Investment in conducting due diligence on Speedoc which was raising a $28 million pre-Series B equity round.
Singapore > Antitrust and competition: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk utilises a strong network of expertise throughout Singapore and the Asia Pacific, with practice head Gerald Singham overseeing a practice which assists clients with a diverse range of competition and antitrust issues, from M&A and JVs to anti-competitive agreements before the CCCS. Co-head Mohamad Rizuan Bin Pathie's expertise covers a number of key industries including the likes of energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology and transportation, while Ajinderpal Singh specialises in representing clients in cartel and price-fixing investigations.Practice head(s):
Gerald Singham; Ajinderpal Singh; Mohamad Rizuan Bin Pathie
Testimonials
‘The Dentons team provided us with timely, practical, and very insightful advice. They were meticulous and prompt in reviewing the information and documents that we provided to understand our business and giving strategic advice on our responses to the regulator. It was great working with Dentons and we felt that we were working together with them as a team.’
‘In my work with the Dentons team, all of them are professional and responsive. Mohamad Rizuan Bin Pathie, the partner of the firm and the main contact point in the case made a great effort in the case such as trying to understand our industry and business well. Throughout the whole case, he supported us with wise and practical advice.’
Key clients
Singapore Poultry Hub
Tech Data Corporation
Work highlights
Singapore > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk has a long history in real estate finance, in particular, and has a broader emphasis on leveraged finance, general lending, syndicated lending, asset finance and structured finance. Key sectors include real estate, energy, private equity and natural resources. The team represents an impressive range of local, regional and international banks, along with real estate developers, investors and other corporate borrowers. It has continued to advise on significant real estate financings and acquisition financings over the research period, and is also making a further impression in Islamic finance. Finance practice head Doreen Sim has a prolific record in big-ticket real estate financings, along with acquisition finance, and is an established name in cross-border transactions. Joo Thye Tan is another experienced figure, especially in energy sector project financings, as is Jonathan Guwe. Janice Ngeow leads the asset finance team and is the co-head of the Islamic finance group, which is also led by Islamic finance specialist Zhulkarnain Rahim.Practice head(s):
Doreen Sim
Other key lawyers:
Joo Thye Tan; Jonathan Guwe; Janice Ngeow; Zhulkarnain Rahim; Ron Oong
Testimonials
‘The team is highly responsive and diligent, and able to push matters ahead very quickly and effectively. The team adeptly leverages its global network of offices to deliver comprehensive support across diverse jurisdictions.’
‘Ron Oong is great to deal with, and consistently takes a pragmatic and solutions-driven approach to effectively help clients navigate complex matters.’
Key clients
OCBC
DBS
CIMB
ING Bank
Maybank
HSBC
Citibank
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)
Work highlights
- Advised the lender on a bridge loan facility of up to the Singapore Dollar equivalent of €1.2bn to SATS to finance its acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services.
- Acted for OCBC and CIMB in the secured social loan financing to Perpetual (Asia) as trustee of First Real Estate Investment Trust to restructure its existing loans secured on various Singapore and Indonesian hospitals/medical facilities.
- Acted for the club lenders in the club financing to Tembusu Residential for the acquisition of the government land sales site at Jalan Tembusu and the development thereof.
Singapore > Construction: Local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk has a rich history in construction disputes, while the large team also has experience in front-end engagements. The practice is centred on Singapore and the ASEAN region, notably involving large-scale real estate developments. Energy and infrastructure projects are also core elements of the practice. The firm has an impressive client base of employers and developers, contractors, architects and other parties involved in construction projects. Kia Jeng Koh and Kirindeep Singh co-head the construction practice and are highly rated for domestic and regional disputes. Paul Wong is another key partner in the contentious field.Practice head(s):
Kia Jeng Koh; Kirindeep Singh
Other key lawyers:
Paul Wong; Reuben Peter
Testimonials
‘The team knows our business and always gives strong practical advice. They’ve got your back and respond quickly and accurately, both on the law and the strategy.’
‘Reuben Peter is an accredited building and construction specialist and is up and coming.’
‘The team that worked on our project was well put together; worked well, efficient and was able to achieve a good outcome for the client.’
‘The key individuals were competent, client sensitive and were able to strategise and plan ahead.’
Key clients
Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd
Ser Kim Koi
Sinohydro Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch)
Ronny Chin Architects Pte Ltd
Luxury Green Development Pte Ltd
Kovan Treasures Pte Ltd
Comfort Management Pte Ltd
Singapore Island Country Club
Work highlights
- Acted for a management contractor in court proceedings concerning the development of a project in Biopolis.
- Acted for the owner in court proceedings concerning the development of three Good Class Bungalows.
- Acted for Sinohydro Corporation in commencing two separate sets of adjudication proceedings against JE Synergy Engineering.
Singapore > Data protection and cyber security Tier 2
Commended for its ‘in-depth knowledge and expertise’, Dentons Rodyk advises on regulatory investigations and data protection compliance matters, in addition to cross-border data transfers, enforcement actions, data breaches and cyber security incidents. Gilbert Leong has demonstrable experience advising on matters concerning IT law, data protection and computer misuse, and jointly leads the team alongside Maw Jiun Foo, who handles data breaches, data protection impact assessments, and developing data protection and compliance programmes. Catherine Lee handles personal data compliance mandates, and Desmond Chew, who is praised as ‘experienced and knowledgeable beyond his years’, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Gilbert Leong; Maw Jiun Foo
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I work very closely with Catherine Lee and Desmond Chew, who are both stand-out partners in this field.’
‘It is rare to find a team that is so comprehensive in terms of scope of practice in privacy and cyber security work, yet at the same time having in-depth knowledge and expertise. The team at Dentons is one of them. The team’s strength lies in their ability to deliver sound, commercially practical and correct advice that is useful for business stakeholders.’
‘Catherine Lee is sharp, quick in responsiveness and knowledgeable.’
‘The team is understanding of its clients’ concerns and approaches the legal issues with commercial sensitivity.’
‘Desmond Chew is experienced and knowledgeable beyond his years, has a strong handle on cutting-edge technology and delivers business-friendly and practical advice.’
Key clients
Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd.
Persistence Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. on its data protection compliance program.
- Advised Persistence Technologies Pte. Ltd. on its data protection compliance program.
Singapore > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk has a large team of dispute resolution specialists covering a broad spectrum of cases, from clinical negligence defence to construction disputes; shipping, trade and commodities cases; and commercial litigation and arbitration. The Singapore team has an impressive array of local, regional and multinational clients. Clients recognise the breadth of team and its ability to handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. Siang Pheng Lek heads the litigation and dispute resolution practice and is a leading medical defence advocate. Kia Jeng Koh is deputy head of the team with an established record in building and construction disputes. Lawrence TehPractice head(s):
Siang Pheng Lek; Kia Jeng Koh
Other key lawyers:
Lawrence Teh; Jen Wei Loh; Ajinderpal Singh; Edric Pan; Huai Yuan Chia; Loh Kia Meng; Gilbert Leong; Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim; Herman Jeremiah; Mark Seah; Paul Wong
Testimonials
‘Gilbert Leong – able to guide our company on the requirement data for the case and help us to present it in a nice matter.’
‘The team is able to work efficiently and provide their work and good advice with a short turnaround time. The team also has a good command of business Chinese as they are able to review voluminous Chinese documents in a short amount of time. Last but not least, in terms of billing, the team was able to effectively control costs while attaining the best results for us.’
‘Zhulkarnain Rahim is an extremely effective and competent lawyer. He is able to tailor his advice to our demands and needs.’
‘The team knows our business and always gives strong practical advice. They’ve got your back and respond quickly and accurately, both on the law and the strategy, even in difficult cases. In a recent case, the strategy had to take into account broader commercial concerns and the strategy was well-executed to achieve a good outcome.’
‘I have worked with Koh Kia Jeng for more than a decade now, and he can still speak with me at 2am! Always has a strategy even in difficult cases.’
‘Very hands-on and very practical advice given. Took time to know the brief.’
‘The lawyers are very pragmatic and are able to explain the law in simple terms for the client to understand and yet be able to convey the full weight of the law for understanding. They are always in the forefront of the law such as partnering, digital and BIM.’
‘Special mention to Loh Kia Meng for being commercially practical and helpful to all sides. ’
Key clients
PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
UniCredit Bank AG, Singapore branch
Enemalta P.L.C.
Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd, which is linked to the Temasek Group
Engine Holdings Asia Pte Ltd, Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd
QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd, MS First Capital Insurance Ltd
Bank of China Limited, Shenzhen Branch
Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd (confidential)
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4375
Work highlights
- Successfully resisted an appeal before the Court of Appeal against the High Court’s decision to strike out the plaintiffs’ $1.65bn claim against PNG Sustainable Development Program.
- Acted for UniCredit Bank in connection with serious allegations of fraud and wrongdoings relating to the liquidation of Hin Leong Trading.
- Represented Enemalta in connection with damage to a submarine cable by the vessel Di Matteo.
Singapore > Fintech and financial services regulatory: foreign firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk is described as being ‘very strong in the blockchain space’, with the team possessing expertise in areas such as capital raisings, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance and tax. Kenneth Oh and Li Chuan Hsu co-lead the practice with the latter winning plaudits for his work alongside senior partner Jacqueline Loke in Ripple’s successful application for a major payment institution licence. S Sivanesan is highly skilled at handling cross-border and regional transactional work.Practice head(s):
Kenneth Oh; Li Chuan Hsu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very strong in the blockchain space. We seek their advice regularly on all facets of Singapore legal matters including litigation, transactional and regulatory work. They are responsive and produce good work.’
‘Li Chuan Hsu is easy to work with and practical.’
Key clients
UNOAsia
Validus Investment Holdings Pte Ltd
Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd.
GuavaPay Pte Ltd
Digital Treasures Center (DTC)
Sofi Singapore Pte Ltd
XFlow Payments Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised on Ripple Markets APAC Pte. Ltd.’s successful application for a major payment institution licence under the Payment Services Act of Singapore.
Singapore > Insurance: local firms Tier 2
While Dentons Rodyk has vast experience operating on non-contentious, corporate and transactional matters, including M&As, IPOs, and regulatory cases, the practice’s contentious and disputes capabilities are where the team notably stands out. Regularly acting on behalf of high-profile insurers and their intermediaries, the team assists clients in coverage disputes, policy interpretation, and professional negligence claims. Key areas of expertise include property and casualty work, medical malpractice, and personal injury, among others. Edric Pan is highly experienced in litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration, with strengths in defence work including D&Os, business interruption, aviation disasters, and personal injuries. Christopher Chong is noted for his representation of insurance companies in personal injury insurance disputes, notably in the medical sector. Jacqueline Loke is prominent on the firm’s regulatory side, often advising on crypto and fintech matters. All named practitioners collectively lead the team.Practice head(s):
Edric Pan; Christopher Chong; Jacqueline Loke
Other key lawyers:
Audrey Chiang
Testimonials
‘Great service and very responsive.’
Key clients
MS First Capital
Ronny Chin Architects Pte Ltd
QBE Insurance (Singapore)
Work highlights
- Acting for MS First Capital and its insured, Certis Cisco (Certis), in defence of a claim in the General Division of the High Court.
- Acting for Ronny Chin Architects in a High Court Suit concerning alleged water leakage defects that required consideration of technical expert evidence pertaining to the design of penthouses in Singapore.
- Instructed by QBE to advise and act for Gain City in a claim for defective installation causing severe injury.
Singapore > Intellectual property: Local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk's well-established team is noted for its expertise in IP disputes and patent litigation, acting for clients across the technology, AI, robotics, utilities, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors. Boasting a robust contentious practice, the firm also assists on acquisitions, commercialisation and the exploitation of IP assets. The 'super responsive' team is jointly led by experienced IP litigator Gilbert Leong and Catherine Lee, who is noted for her advisory work on trade marks and portfolio management and exploitation. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Ai Ming Lee, has experience in handling patent infringement cases, Maw Jiun Foo and Desmond Chew.Practice head(s):
Catherine Lee; Gilbert Leong
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is super responsive and listens to the issues, deeply looking at clients’ concerns without displaying.’
‘A very approachable team.’
Work highlights
- Acting for Towa Corporation in a patent infringement suit and succeeded on both the claim for infringement and defence against the counterclaim for revocation.
- Acting for Lundbeck in a patent infringement dispute against Zyfas to restrain the act for which Zyfas’ registration of the product is sought.
- Acting for Swinkels Family Brewers in its opposition to the Singapore trade mark application for “BAVARIAN BEER”.
Singapore > Investment funds: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk reinforced its practice with the hire of highly-rated private funds specialist Emily Low from Atlas Asia Law Corporation in July 2022. She joins a team that has an impressive legacy practice that includes private equity, venture capital and fund launches under the VCC structure. Along with assisting asset managers with fund launches the firm also represents institutional investors. I-An Lim is an immensely experienced funds specialist with extensive experience in VCC structures and new fields such as cryptocurrency-related products. S Sivanesan is another key partner, rated for venture capital funds.Practice head(s):
I-An Lim; Emily Low
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Emily Low is an excellent lawyer; technically good, commercially savvy, detailed and great at drafting.’
‘Dentons understand the unique demands of the client. They also have good global team to work together on a project.’
Key clients
J O Hambro Capital Management Limited
UOB Venture Management Pte. Ltd
OT Management LLC
Leo Technology Fund VCC
Work highlights
- Reviewed the offering documents and information memorandum for the J O Hambro Funds, restricted schemes domiciled in Ireland and the UK, including amending and advising the manager on the regulations application to the funds.
- Acted for a Singapore-based fund manager in the establishment of a VCC with a focus on investing in cryptocurrency-related financial products and blockchain companies.
- Acted for OT Management in connection with its $15m investment, through its affiliated entity, OT Asia Fintech Fund I, in Karbon United.
Singapore > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk has a large senior bench of professionals that have a significant focus on the employment sphere. The firm continues to act for clients in major employment disputes, including those involving non-compete clauses and restrictive covenants, along with alleged breaches of director’s and fiduciary duties. Edric Pan is joint deputy managing partner, co-head of the employment group, and is an experienced figure in contentious matters, including disputes over non-compete clauses and other restrictive covenants. I-An Lim is co-head of the employment group and has extensive experience in advising education institutions on human resource, employment, contractual, and commercial matters. Ray Chiang is also co-head of the team, specialising in non-contentious matters, including drafting of senior executive employment contracts, drafting and reviewing employment handbooks, and assisting with negotiations with trade unions. Mark Seah is another senior litigator with a background in employment cases.Practice head(s):
Edric Pan; I-An Lim; Ray Chiang
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very attentive and personalised service, quick to respond, particularly when we have urgent cases and queries, highly professional and goes above and beyond.’
‘Communication is very clear and there are little to no misunderstandings about how to manage a case. The individuals make themselves available to our global team no matter what time it is in Singapore.’
Key clients
PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited
HubSpot Asia Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised the Singapore subsidiary of a NYSE-listed cloud software company, HubSpot, to enforce a non-compete clause against its former Managing Director, APAC.
Singapore > Private wealth and family law – local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk has broad regional coverage, advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families across Southeast Asia and beyond, including China and Taiwan. It is also connected to trust companies and private banks. The team continues to advise clients on the creation of family offices and the launch of VCCs, and it is further noted for estate administration and disputes, succession planning and family wealth preservation, and philanthropic programmes. The immensely experienced Edmund Leow SC heads the tax group and is a prominent name in succession and estate planning, trust launches, and the creation of family offices. Kia Meng Loh specialises in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including wealth and estate planning and the establishment of family offices.Practice head(s):
Edmund Leow SC; Kia Meng Loh; Tien Wah Ling
Other key lawyers:
Ling Yi Quek; Nicolette Lee
Testimonials
‘Knowledge of market and prompt delivery of services.’
‘Ling Yi Quek provides prompt responses and high-quality legal services.’
‘Professional practice on all counts. Does the profession credit.’
‘Kia Meng Loh was very attentive and addressed all my concerns before being retained. He executed all his duties in a timely and well-informed manner. I had no doubts as to what he was doing, what the expected outcome was and the manner and timeframe in which it would be achieved.’
‘Edmund Leow and his team ensure that we complete all our mandatory family office filings and general corporate secretary matters on time and without penalty.’
‘Special mention to Kia Meng Loh for being commercially practical and helpful to all sides.’
‘They are very very professional in their action and advice and take the right approach to advise us. We are very well satisfied with them, how they handled our setup and post-setup advice and keeping us updated on the family wealth matters and statutory regulation and compliance. ’
‘Edmund Leow guided us in a wealth and family office setup matter. He is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. Nicolette Lee is a senior associate lawyer and is a very hands-on lawyer and very knowledgeable and professional.’
Key clients
Standard Chartered Trust Singapore Pte Ltd
Lion Trust Pte Ltd
UBS
Credit Suisse
VP Bank
UOB Private Bank
Bank of Singapore
DBS Private Bank
Julius Baer
Trident Trust
Prime Asia Asset Management Pte Ltd
Naga Capital Pte Ltd
FOZL Group Pte Ltd
Triton AO Pte Ltd
One Heritage Group
Work highlights
- Advised Prime Asia Asset Management as external retained counsel on legal issues with regards to its business, such as regulatory licences, compliance, funds structures, and their regional expansion.
- Assisted the widow of a wealthy Indonesian businessman based in Singapore with the application for the grant of letters of administration of her husband’s estate in Singapore.
Singapore > Restructuring and insolvency: local firms Tier 2
Dentons Rodyk assists a broad range of creditors, debtors, receivers and liquidators on contentious and non-contentious matters, including debt restructurings, bankruptcies, insolvencies and surrounding disputes. Ajinderpal Singh, who regularly acts for liquidators, receivers, judicial managers and trustees, jointly leads the team alongside Kia Jeng Koh, who advises on restructurings, recovery and enforcement mandates, with additional expertise in construction-related mandates. Debby Lim is ‘exceptionally knowledgeable’ in the field of insolvency-related litigation and is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Ajinderpal Singh; Kia Jeng Koh
Other key lawyers:
Debby Lim; Siang Pheng Lek; Herman Jeremiah; Mark Seah; Valerie Ong
Testimonials
‘Dentons have the right experts in different fields of expertise.’
‘Debby Lim is exceptionally knowledgeable in the restructuring and insolvency field and is able to advise and provide customised solutions to companies in distress.’
‘Kia Jeng Koh is well-versed in the field of construction insolvency matters.’
Key clients
Perpetual (Asia) Limited
Pacific Radiance Ltd
Adrian Chan, Saw Meng Tee
FinLync Private Limited
Bank of China Limited, Shenzhen Branch
Kovan Treasures Pte Ltd
UHP Holdings Pte Ltd
Grant Thornton Singapore Ltd
JK Medora & Co LLP
L&M Foundation Specialist Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for Perpetual (Asia) Limited, the Trustee for the holders of the Perpetual Securities.
- Acted for SGX-listed Pacific Radiance Ltd in its consensual debt restructuring with the ENAV Offshore Mexico S de RL de CV group which involved inter alia the disposal of 33 vessels to ENAV in exchange for consensual discharge of US$200 million secured indebtedness.
- Advising and acting for the independent directors of three special purpose vehicles owned by the main shareholders of Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd Singapore, which was previously placed under judicial management for the purposes of a debt restructuring of its liabilities in excess of USD 4 billion.
Singapore > Shipping: local firms Tier 2
The Dentons Rodyk shipping practice advises a mix of leading financial institutions, major banks, and shipowners in restructurings and insolvencies, acquisitions, construction matters, and in dispute resolution contexts. The team has also seen an uptick in ESG and environmental-related work as a ‘green’ focus becomes increasingly apparent across the sector. Lawrence TehPractice head(s):
Lawrence Teh; Janice Ngeow; Jen Wei Loh
Testimonials
‘The team is very well-organised and professional.’
‘Janice is the senior partner and she has very vast experience and is good in her domain. She is very attentive and gives the proper advice to clients.’
Key clients
Pacific Radiance Ltd.
Enemalta P.L.C.
Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd
Stigma Shipholding Ltd
WEM-3 Pte Ltd
WEM-4 Pte Ltd
WEM-5 Pte Ltd
WEM-6 Pte Ltd
Pavilion Energy Pte Ltd
Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
Skaugen
Hong Leong Finance Limited
Vinmar Overseas (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for SGX-listed Pacific Radiance Ltd in its consensual debt restructuring with the ENAV Offshore Mexico S de RL de CV group (ENAV) which involved inter alia the disposal of 33 vessels to ENAV in exchange for consensual discharge of $200m secured indebtedness.
- Acted for Enemalta P.L.C., a Maltese state-owned entity, which is the sole legal distributor of electricity in Malta. An interconnector linking Malta to Sicily owned by Enemalta was damaged by the vessel “Di Matteo” resulting in a nation-wide power shortage in Malta.
- Represent Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd, a shipowner whose vessel was arrested in Singapore to obtain security in relation to London arbitration proceedings.
Singapore > Tax: local firms Tier 2
Commended for its ‘breadth and depth of knowledge to advise on complex tax matters’, Dentons Rodyk specialises in handling tax planning, advisory and controversy mandates, and counts multinational corporations across the technology, manufacturing, real estate, shipping and financial services sectors among its key roster of clients. ‘Seasoned tax and trusts practitioner’ Edmund Leow SC leads the practice and handles a range of matters, from goods and services tax and stamp duty issues related to IRAS to cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing and tax disputes. Chun Ying Ng is an ‘excellent adviser’ to clients seeking advice on tax issues arising from the blockchain, distributed finance and technology arenas.Practice head(s):
Edmund Leow SC
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The tax team at Dentons distinguishes itself from others particularly in the area of commercial awareness. Dentons offered pragmatic solutions, highlighting both legal and commercial considerations which were very helpful and made sure blind spots were thoroughly addressed.’
‘Chun Ying Ng is an excellent adviser. Her wealth of experience provides holistic and helpful counsel while guiding us through complex issues. Additionally, given that tax matters are often very closely intertwined with financial accounting considerations, Chun Ying’s excellent ability to appreciate accounting nuances is extremely valuable.’
‘Dentons has an unparalleled global network of lawyers. Through one point of contact, clients are able to access advisers located in another jurisdiction, especially for cross-border matters.’
‘The Dentons’ team has the breadth and depth of knowledge to advise on complex tax matters.’
‘Edmund Leow is a seasoned tax and trusts practitioner.’
‘Chun Ying Ng is a rising practitioner and has a lot of experience working with and advising multinational corporations on complex corporate tax matters and issues.’
Singapore > TMT: local firms Tier 2
Counting healthcare institutions, financial services, and retail organisations, as well as multinational IT service providers, among its key roster of clients, Dentons Rodyk advises on procurement and services contracts, in addition to M&A, data privacy matters, and investigations into cyber breaches. Gilbert Leong has demonstrable experience advising on IT-related matters, data protection, and computer misuse, and jointly leads the team alongside Elaine Lew, who focuses on IP protection, prosecution, and enforcement. Maw Jiun Foo assists clients on data breaches, data protection impact assessments, and developing data protection and compliance programmes, while Desmond Chew advises companies on IT-related transactions.Practice head(s):
Gilbert Leong; Elaine Lew
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great industry knowledge, patient in breaking down concepts for clients and prompt in responding.’
‘Gilbert Leong has been great in steering the conversation along when there seems to be difficult issues in the way.’
Key clients
Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd.
Persistence Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd. on its data protection compliance programme.
- Advised Persistence Technologies Pte. Ltd. on its data protection compliance programme.
Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: local firms Tier 3
Dentons Rodyk handles domestic and cross-border public offerings of equity securities, including IPOs, secondary offerings such as placements, rights issues and bonus issues, in addition to spin-off transactions and REITs. The team, which ‘delivers excellent client services’, also has demonstrable experience assisting arrangers, dealers and issuers on convertible, exchangeable and asset-backed debt securities, standalone debt issues and medium-term note programmes. Nicholas Chong, who focuses on REITs, debt capital markets and structured products, jointly leads the team alongside Valerie Ong, who has considerable experience in cross-border capital markets transactions. Li Chuan Hsu’s ‘prompt availability, responsiveness, and sound advice are commendable’.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Chong; Valerie Ong
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team at Dentons is accessible, has competitive fees, and delivers excellent services.’
‘Li Chuan Hsu’s prompt availability, responsiveness, and sound advice are commendable.’
Key clients
Pacific Radiance Ltd
HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited
Validus Capital
Onstar Express Pte. Ltd.
Boustead Projects Limited
RBC Investor Services Trust Singapore Limited
Digo Corporation Pte. Ltd.
LMS Compliance Limited
Prometheus (S) Pte. Ltd.
Boustead Industrial Fund
Vertex Venture Holdings Ltd
SeaTown Private Capital Master Fund, Pavilion Capital Fund Holdings Pte. Ltd. and EDB Investments Pte. Ltd.
UOB Venture Management Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for SGX-listed Pacific Radiance Ltd in its consensual debt restructuring with the ENAV Offshore Mexico S de RL de CV group (ENAV).
- Acted for HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited (as trustee of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT), as issue, in the issue of S$208 million 3.468% green fixed rate notes due 2029 under the S$7 billion Euro Medium Term Securities Programme established by the issuer.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 3
Commended for its ‘great depth of talent and breadth of experience’, Dentons Rodyk is well-placed to collaborate with offices in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam, advising on domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The team acts for vendors, acquirers and financiers across the healthcare, technology, consumer goods, financial services, real estate and telecommunications sectors. Noted for his expertise in venture capital, start-ups and corporate governance mandates, S Sivanesan leads the team alongside Marian Ho, who is praised as a ‘leading authority on both M&A and corporate compliance matters’, and ‘dedicated, prompt and professional’ Eng Leng Ng.Practice head(s):
S Sivanesan; Eng Leng Ng; Marian Ho
Other key lawyers:
Valerie Ong; Li Chuan Hsu; Evelyn Ang; Mark Wong
Testimonials
‘On time and on budget, and always a pleasure to work with. Great depth of talent and breadth of experience.’
‘Marian Ho is a leading authority on both M&A and corporate compliance matters. Reliable and dependable for in-house counsel.’
‘Eng Leng Ng is dedicated, prompt and professional in responses.’
Key clients
Mobile TeleSystems Public Joint Stock Company
PerkinElmer, Inc.
SK Global Entertainment, Inc.
OPIS, A Dow Jones Company
Element Materials Technology
Segezha Group
Razer Inc.
Oman Investment Corporation
The Straits Trading Company Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
Hyphens Pharma International Limited
SP Corporation Limited
SingHaiyi Group Ltd.
The Ascott Limited (TAL)
Boustead Projects Limited
Genera Group Holding S.p.A
Work highlights
- Advising The Straits Trading Company Limited on its distribution of around S$217.9 million by way of distribution in specie of new ordinary shares of Straits Trading, or at shareholders’ election, up to 62,758,837 ordinary shares in the issued share capital of ESR Group Limited held by Straits Trading, to shareholders of Straits Trading.
- Advising Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited on the voluntary conditional cash offer by OCBC, for and on behalf Sanjuro in connection with the voluntary conditional cash offer for all the issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the share capital of Hwa Hong Corporation Limited.
- Advising PerkinElmer, Inc. in selling its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services business to the leading growth-oriented private equity firm New Mountain Capital.
Singapore > International arbitration Tier 3
The international arbitration practice at Dentons Rodyk is ‘professional, effective, and extremely competent’, consisting of ‘reputable and high-quality partners’. Chinese state-owned corporates and large Indonesian clients spanning a wide range of sectors entrust the team with complex, cross-jurisdictional mandates across construction and engineering, energy, shipping, and international trade. Lawrence TehPractice head(s):
Lawrence Teh; Herman Jeremiah
Other key lawyers:
Rodney Keong; Ajinderpal Singh; Kia Jeng Koh
Testimonials
‘I am very impressed with the international arbitration team at Dentons Rodyk in Singapore. They are professional, effective and extremely competent.’
‘Rodney Keong is the partner with whom my firm and I work, and he is commercially savvy as well as a very good lawyer. He is definitely an advocate that I would always like to work with on the same side. Rodney leads a strong team of lawyers, who are responsive, efficient and effective. ’
‘Dentons Rodyk Singapore has a reputable and high-quality of partner in international arbitration.’
‘The individuals I have worked with in Dentons-Rodyk Singapore are exceptional.’
Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 3
The projects team at Dentons Rodyk advises on a broad range of project development matters, including M&A deals, commercial contracts and project acquisitions. Key sector strengths for the group include energy, infrastructure, power, oil and gas, and LNG, and the department regularly acts for lenders, investors and commodities clients in this space. Contentious matters are also prominent in the group’s caseload. The firm reports an uptick in instructions concerning sustainability-linked financings and ESG-related matters. Joo Thye Tan, who leads the team, advises on projects within the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Jonathan Guwe is noted for his experience in cross-border energy transactions, while Ipshita Chaturvedi has notable strength in ESG work. Kunal Kapoor left the firm in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Joo Thye Tan
Other key lawyers:
Jonathan Guew; Ipshita Chaturvedi; Ron Oong
Key clients
Samko Timber Limited
BP Singapore
Total
Trafigura
Interasia Energy
Work highlights
- Advising a consortium on an EPC contract for the development of luxury residential and office towers in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Advised a subsidiary of a Singaporean company on the development of a biomass wood pellet production line and an adjacent solar power plant, including advising on the EPC contract and the leasing agreement with the solar service provider.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 4
Counting vendors, acquirers and financiers across the technology, healthcare, corporate real estate, consumer products and financial services sectors among its key roster of clients, Dentons Rodyk leverages its comprehensive international network to advise on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. Praised as ‘a leading authority in M&A’, Marian Ho jointly leads the team alongside Eng Leng Ng and S Sivanesan, while other key contacts in the group include Valerie Ong, Evelyn Ang, Sunil Rai and Mark Wong.Practice head(s):
S Sivanesan; Eng Leng Ng; Marian Ho
Other key lawyers:
Valerie Ong; Evelyn Ang; Sunil Rai; Mark Wong; Rachel Tan
Testimonials
‘Rachel Tan goes the extra mile in her work, which marks her out as a top performer. Rachel’s work is of very high quality, and her client engagement and ability to deliver under pressure makes her a valuable ally to have on a negotiation.’
‘On time and on budget, and always a pleasure to work with. Great depth of talent and breadth of experience across the firm.’
‘Marian Ho is a leading authority in M&A and corporate compliance matters. Reliable and dependable partner for in-house legal counsel.’
Key clients
Mobile TeleSystems Public Joint Stock Company
PerkinElmer, Inc.
SK Global Entertainment, Inc.
OPIS, A Dow Jones Company
Element Materials Technology
Segezha Group
Razer Inc.
Oman Investment Corporation
The Straits Trading Company Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
Hyphens Pharma International Limited
SP Corporation Limited
SingHaiyi Group Ltd.
The Ascott Limited (TAL)
Boustead Projects Limited
Genera Group Holding S.p.A
Work highlights
- Advising The Straits Trading Company Limited on its distribution of approximately S$217.9 million by way of distribution in specie of new ordinary shares of Straits Trading, or at shareholders’ election, up to 62,758,837 ordinary shares in the issued share capital of ESR Group Limited held by Straits Trading, to shareholders of Straits Trading.
- Advising Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited on the voluntary conditional cash offer by OCBC, for and on behalf Sanjuro in connection with the voluntary conditional cash offer for all the issued and paid-up ordinary shares in the share capital of Hwa Hong Corporation Limited.
- Advising PerkinElmer, Inc. on the sale of its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services business to the leading growth-oriented private equity firm New Mountain Capital.
Myanmar > Foreign desks
Dentons Myanmar Limited’s expertise spans the logistics, technology, financial services, healthcare, real estate and manufacturing sectors. The team advises on matters concerning banking and finance, M&A, dispute resolution, employment, IP and data privacy, with demonstrable experience in handling ESG projects and advisory mandates. Its association with Dentons Rodyk further bolsters the practice's capability in handling cross-border work. Praised for her 'strong knowledge of the ASEAN markets and commercial awareness', Ling Yi Quek, who advises on corporate governance matters, jointly leads the practice alongside Josephine Koh, who is well-versed in cross-border transactions, due diligence and structuring work.Practice head(s):
Ling Yi Quek; Josephine Koh
Testimonials
‘The team is familiar with cross-border transactions. There are many specialists on the team which makes them unique, and they can provide in-depth knowledge.’
‘Ling Yi Quek has strong knowledge of the ASEAN markets and commercial awareness. She is a highly effective individual and has been delivering effective solutions to clients.’
‘The team has broad expertise and a depth of resources. They have experts and specialists in every sector, and very strong cross border deals.’
‘Ling Yi Quek is familiar with Myanmar regulations and structuring cross-border transactions.’
Key clients
United Overseas Bank Limited
Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
BASF Myanmar Limited
Carbon Neutral Royalty
14K Company Limited
DHC USA Incorporated
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Element Materials Technology
Work highlights
- Assisted with a mangrove reforestation project’s due diligence and implementation work.
- Advising on compliance with all Myanmar laws and regulations, including Myanmar Companies Law, and conducted training sessions for directors.
- Advising on intellectual property rights protection, and assisted with filing and registration of trademarks in Myanmar.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms
Dentons Hong Kong has impressive strength across the region, with the practice in Singapore led by Herman Jeremiah yielding expertise in SIAC, LCC, and LCIA arbitrations, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes. Lawrence TehOther key lawyers:
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Dentons Rodyk > Firm Profile
Dentons Rodyk is one of Singapore’s Big Five law firms, with a team of around 200 lawyers offering clients a full suite of legal services necessary to do business locally and globally. With over 160 years of establishment, consistently ranked highly in leading publications, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality advice to our clients while maintaining strong working relationships with key public sector agencies and leading organisations in the private sector. Our combination with global law firm Dentons, makes us part of the world’s largest law firm with 5,900 lawyers and professionals in over 160 locations in more than 80 countries.
Designed to be different, Dentons Rodyk can help you grow, protect, operate and finance your business. Our polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures we challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to you.
The first global pan-ASEAN law firm, Dentons ASEAN has an established history in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore and will continue to grow our presence through combinations with exceptional local firms across the ASEAN region and help clients navigate change wherever they are located. Dentons ASEAN recently announced a combination with leading Philippine law firm, PJS Law, to be formalised in early 2024.
In the new dynamic decade, clients continue to be confronted with complex scenarios and want to work with a purpose-driven law firm that has the experience and confidence to help them thrive at wherever they are located. Through our combinations with firms that are leaders in their respective communities and local markets, along with the partner firms in Dentons’ Nextlaw Referral Network, Dentons is ideally positioned to support our clients everywhere in ASEAN and around the globe.
Main Contacts
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Banking and finance | Doreen Sim | doreen.sim@dentons.com | |
Capital markets | Valerie Ong | valerie.ong@dentons.com | |
Competition and antitrust | Gerald Singham | gerald.singham@dentons.com | |
Construction | Kirindeep Singh | kirindeep.singh@dentons.com | |
Corporate | S Sivanesan | sivanesan.s@dentons.com | |
Employment | Lim I-An | i-an.lim@dentons.com | |
Energy | Kunal Kapoor | kunal.kapoor@dentons.com | |
Insurance | Edric Pan | edric.pan@dentons.com | |
Intellectual property and technology | Gilbert Leong | gilbert.leong@dentons.com | |
Life sciences | S Sivanesan | sivanesan.s@dentons.com | |
Litigation and dispute resolution | Lek Siang Pheng | siangpheng.lek@dentons.com | |
Mergers and acquisitions | Ng Eng Leng | engleng.ng@dentons.com | |
Private equity | Lim I-An | i-an.lim@dentons.com | |
Real estate | Leong Pat Lynn | patlynn.leong@dentons.com | |
Restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy | Koh Kia Jeng | kiajeng.koh@dentons.com | |
Tax | Edmund Leow | edmund.leow@dentons.com | |
Trusts, estates and wealth preservation | Edmund Leow | edmund.leow@dentons.com |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Nicholas Chong | Nicholas Chong is a senior partner in the Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group and… | View Profile |
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Mr Christopher Chong | Christopher Chong is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute… | View Profile |
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Mr Jonathan Guwe | Jonathan is a partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Finance practice group and Co-Head… | View Profile |
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Ms Marian Ho | Marian Ho is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group.… | View Profile |
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Mr Li Chuan Hsu | Hsu Li Chuan is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group and… | View Profile |
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Mr Herman Jeremiah | Herman Jeremiah is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation & Dispute… | View Profile |
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Mr Rodney Keong | Rodney Keong is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute… | View Profile |
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Ms Josephine Koh | Josephine Koh is a Consultant in Dentons Rodyk and the firm’s ASEAN… | View Profile |
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Mr Kia Jeng Koh | Koh Kia Jeng is a senior partner and deputy head of Dentons… | View Profile |
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Mr Liat Yeang Lee | Lee Liat Yeang is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate Real Estate… | View Profile |
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Ms Ai Ming Lee | Lee Ai Ming is a Band 1 Leading Lawyer in Chambers Asia Pacific for… | View Profile |
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Ms Catherine Lee | Catherine Lee is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Intellectual Property & Technology practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Siang Pheng Lek | Siang Pheng Lek is the Joint Deputy Managing Partner for Dentons Rodyk.… | View Profile |
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Ms Pat Lynn Leong | Leong Pat Lynn is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate Real… | View Profile |
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Mr Gilbert Leong | Gilbert Leong is a senior partner and Head of Dentons Rodyk’s Intellectual… | View Profile |
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Mr Edmund Leow | Edmund is a senior partner heading up the firm’s Tax practice with… | View Profile |
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Ms Vanessa Lim | Vanessa Lim is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute… | View Profile |
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Mr I-An Lim | Lim I-An is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group. He… | View Profile |
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Ms Melanie Lim | Melanie Lim is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate Real Estate practice.… | View Profile |
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Mr Tien Wah Ling | Tien Wah Ling is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and… | View Profile |
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Mr Kia Meng Loh | Kia Meng is a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk and its Chief… | View Profile |
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Ms Jacqueline Loke | Jacqueline Loke is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group and Head… | View Profile |
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Mr Chai Chong Low | Chai Chong Low is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Arbitration and… | View Profile |
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Mr Eng Leng Ng | Eng Leng is a senior partner and deputy head of Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice… | View Profile |
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Ms Janice Ngeow | Janice Ngeow is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Finance practice group. She is Head… | View Profile |
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Mr Kenneth Oh | Kenneth Oh is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group and is Co-Head… | View Profile |
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Ms Valerie Ong | Valerie Ong is Dentons’ Global Capital Leader. She is a senior partner… | View Profile |
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Mr Edric Pan | Edric Pan is the Joint Deputy Managing Partner of Dentons Rodyk. Edric… | View Profile |
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Mr Zhulkarnain Rahim | Zhul A Rahim is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and… | View Profile |
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Mr Sunil Rai | Sunil Rai is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate practice group.… | View Profile |
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Mr Melvin See | Melvin See is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute… | View Profile |
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Ms Jia Xian Seow | Jia Xian is a partner in the Tax and Trusts, Estates and… | View Profile |
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Ms Doreen Sim | Doreen Sim is a senior partner and Head of Dentons Rodyk’s Finance… | View Profile |
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Mr Ajinderpal Singh | Ajinderpal Singh is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation and Dispute… | View Profile |
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Mr Kirindeep Singh | Kirindeep Singh is a senior partner in Dentons Rodyk’s Litigation & Dispute… | View Profile |
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Mr Gerald Singham | Gerald Singham is the Global Vice-Chair & ASEAN CEO at Dentons. He… | View Profile |
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Mr S Sivanesan | S Sivanesan is a senior partner and head of Dentons Rodyk’s Corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Lawrence Teh | Lawrence Teh is the Global Co-Head of Dentons’ International Arbitration practice and… | View Profile |
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Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 200Languages
English Japanese Malay Mandarin and various Chinese dialects TamilMemberships
Asia Pacific Loan Market Association Pacific Rim Advisory Council SICC Singapore International Chamber of Commerce ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN-IPA) Asian Patent Attorneys Association Chartered Insitute of Arbitrators INSOL Inter-Pacific Bar Association International Fiscal Association London Court of International Arbitration Society of Construction Law Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)Diversity
At Dentons, inclusion and diversity is not just a core value but an integral part of our strategy. In today’s globalised world which is changing faster than ever before, we understand the critical role inclusive and diverse teams play in helping us make better decisions, innovate faster and deliver relevant and more sophisticated solutions to you.
Focus on Allyship
In further recognition of the shared imperative and important role to be played by those in the majority group where they live and work and the need to take active steps to include those from underrepresented groups who may feel excluded or isolated, we made 2020 Dentons’ Year of the Ally and have maintained a Focus on Allyship as a core part of our inclusion, diversity and equity strategy into 2021-22 and beyond.
We actively encourage allyship across the Firm to empower people to act together to create change through:
- creating and delivering relevant training webinars with supporting materials.
- conceptualizing and promoting interactive internal campaigns built around allyship themes
- facilitating cross-region resource-sharing.
Women’s Advancement / Dentons Women
Dentons has made a commitment and set as its objective to ensure that the Firm is a place where all women, regardless of role or position: are full and equal participants in the life and business of the Firm; are empowered to freely pursue their career ambitions and realize their full potential at the Firm; and play an integral role and have an equitable part in building and benefitting from relationships with our clients.
The Dentons Women chapter in Singapore shares the network’s mission to foster an environment that attracts, develops and inspires women business leaders and to build networks with our clients and the communities in which we work. We are proud of the many women leaders in our firm, past and present, and have drawn on their experiences to inspire and support the female talent we have.
Aside from tea sessions and webinars to provide a platform for our ladies to connect and learn from one another, we also have a mentorship programme to support our young female lawyers as they embark on their legal careers.
Community Collaboration
As part of our 160th anniversary in 2021, we raised more than $120,000 for the Singapore Association of Women Lawyers Scholarship Fund. In 2022, we launched a philanthropy and non-profit practice to help clients with charitable intentions to achieve their objectives. We also demonstrate our commitment to education by hosting an annual thought leadership event, the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue, which is held in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU) and brings together thought leaders to share ideas and views affecting Asia’s legal, business, cultural and economic landscape.
The Big Inclusion Project
To enable our colleagues to take ownership of the equity, inclusion and diversity agenda and to make change where needed, in 2019-20 we strengthened our direct engagement of our people in driving us forward with our Big Inclusion Project, designed to accelerate the inclusion agenda and leverage the power of our people to build relevant inclusion and diversity solutions at Dentons.
International Capabilities
Dentons Rodyk is one of Singapore’s Big Five law firms, with a team of around 200 lawyers offering clients a full suite of legal services necessary to do business locally and globally. With over 160 years of establishment, consistently ranked highly in leading publications, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality advice to our clients while maintaining strong working relationships with key public sector agencies and leading organisations in the private sector. Our combination with global law firm Dentons, makes us part of the world’s largest law firm with 20,000 professionals in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries.
Designed to be different, Dentons Rodyk can help you grow, protect, operate and finance your business. Our polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures we challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to you.
Dentons’ polycentric nature provides clients with a competitive advantage. The tension between globalization and cultural identity can best be mitigated by lawyers who both understand these challenges and are themselves in and of the communities in which the deal needs to be done or the dispute resolved. We have more people in more places than any other law firm in the world and we strive to serve clients better. Organized in 24 business sectors, Dentons lawyers and professionals apply a deep working knowledge of the challenges and changes your industry faces and have the ability to connect you to lawyers and professionals who have honed their skills in 40 practices and 384 sub-practices to offer incisive legal counsel and practical business solutions.
As the first global pan-ASEAN law firm, Dentons ASEAN has an established history in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore and we will continue to grow our presence through combinations with exceptional local firms across the ASEAN region and help clients navigate change wherever they are located. The law firms in the ASEAN region are highly ranked in dispute resolution, banking and finance, corporate, IP, M&A and real estate.
In the new dynamic decade, clients continue to be confronted with complex scenarios and want to work with a purpose-driven law firm that has the experience and confidence to help them thrive wherever they are located. Through our combinations with firms that are leaders in their respective communities and local markets, along with the partner firms in Dentons’ Nextlaw Referral Network, Dentons is ideally positioned to support our clients everywhere in ASEAN and around the globe.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Helmut Modlik, Chief Executive Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira Inc (Ngati Toa)
TESTIMONIAL: “Pleasant people with values I share, that are highly competent, and provide quality advice and service, at appropriate pricing with no unpleasant surprises.”
CLIENT: Bridget Morris, GM HSE and People & Performance
COMPANY/FIRM: George Weston Foods
TESTIMONIAL: “I find the value I get from the advice is high as it’s done succinctly and efficiently and is always of a pragmatic nature, and shows a clear understanding of our business. Best lawyers I’ve worked with who really understand our needs and the current business climate/environment.”
CLIENT: David Tikao, former Executive Director, Whai Rawa
COMPANY/FIRM: Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
TESTIMONIAL: “Our Dentons legal team have accessed global advice where necessary to give a more thorough legal delivery. They are happy to converse with our internal legal team (and external overseas lawyers in other jurisdictions) where necessary – which is hugely appreciated. Dentons lawyers are more than lawyers. They are a formidable partnership and critical to our business success.”
CLIENT: Miki Szikszai, Chief Executive
COMPANY/FIRM: Snapper
TESTIMONIAL: “We get excellent, pragmatic advice which is targeted at our level of maturity and competence by Dentons partners who clearly have mastery of their domain.”
CLIENT: Anonymous
COMPANY/FIRM: Anonymous
TESTIMONIAL: “The advice provided is prompt and exactly what we are after. I like that there is acknowledgement that my in-house team has legal experience so doesn’t need general legal advice, we are usually after clarification of a specific point, and our needs are met in this regard. The advice provided is in a format that we can circulate to the business, and this adds to the credibility of our internal team whilst also giving the business confidence that our external providers know our business well.”
Press Releases
China private wealth and Singapore family office specialist Linda Bai joins Dentons Rodyk as the firm’s first partner hire of 2024
11th March 2024 Global law firm Dentons Rodyk has announced its first partner hire of the year with the appointment of China private wealth and Singapore family office specialist Linda Bai as a Partner in the firm’s Private Wealth, Family Office and Tax practices, with a focus on China clients.Dentons launches combination with PJS Law in the Philippines
6th February 2024 Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Philippine law firm, PJS Law.Singapore’s Global Law Firm Dentons Rodyk Unveils New Leadership Appointments
8th January 2024 Singapore’s Global Law Firm Dentons Rodyk announces new leadership appointments for 2024.Dentons Rodyk Announces the Admissions of Two Next Gen Leaders to Equity Partnership and Seven Promotions to Partner
8th January 2024 Singapore’s Global Law Firm Dentons Rodyk announces the admission of two new Senior Partners and seven Partners with effect from 1 January 2024.Singapore’s Global Law Firm Dentons Rodyk Boosts Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice with Partner Alexander Lee
18th December 2023 Singapore, 7 December 2023 – Dentons Rodyk has announced that leading dispute resolution lawyer Alexander Lee has re-joined the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice as a Partner. He was most recently a Director at Drew & Napier.Dentons Rodyk’s Annual Thought Leadership Event Explores the Cornerstones of Singapore’s Success
6th November 2023 Singapore, 2 November 2023 – Singapore’s global law firm Dentons Rodyk hosted its annual national thought leadership event, the Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2023 today, 2 November 2023.Dentons advised on the global offering of €75 million 4.60 per cent. Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2026 for Gaoyou City Construction Investment Development Group
7th March 2023 Dentons has represented Gaoyou City Construction Investment Development Group, a leading state-owned infrastructure construction company principally engaged in the construction of municipal infrastructure, water facilities, roads, environmental governance-related facilities and shantytown redevelopment projects in Gaoyou City and Suzhou City, in its global offering under Regulation S of its English law governed €75 million 4.60 per cent. Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2026, with the benefit of an irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit issued by Bank of Jiangsu Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Branch, underwritten by China Industrial Securities International, Industrial Bank of Co. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Hong Kong Branch, China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, CEB International, Guotai Junan International, Guosen Securities (HK), Central Wealth Securities Investment Limited, CNCB Capital, CITIC Securities, CMBC Capital, China International Capital Corporation and Caitong International.Dentons Rodyk kicks off 2023 with the introduction of next generation leaders
16th January 2023 Singapore’s Big Five law firm Dentons Rodyk unveiled its new Executive Committee and also announced the admission of two outstanding young individuals into the senior partnership of the firm, with effect from 1 January 2023.Court of Appeal releases written grounds for upholding decision in US$1.48b environment related claim
9th December 2022 The Singapore Court of Appeal on 2 December 2022, issued its written grounds for upholding the High Court (General Division)’s decision in Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Ltd and others v Ok Tedi Mining Ltd and others [2021] SGHC 205. The appeal was successfully resisted by the Dentons Rodyk team led by Mark Seah, Co-Head of the Litigation Practice and comprised Andrea Gan, Martin See, Alexander Choo and Philip Teh. TSMP Law Corporation’s Mr Adrian Tan and Dr Tang Hang Wu acted for the Appellants.Mr. Phuc Le rejoined Dentons LuatViet to strengthen its offshore legal services
7th July 2022 Dentons LuatViet is delighted to welcome back Mr. Phuc Le to join our firm as a Special Counsel. He will primarily provide legal services to our clients in the US and Moscow.Singapore Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk Boosts Corporate Practice with Two Senior Lawyer Hires
4th July 2022 Singapore, 1 July 2022 – Singapore’s Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk are today announcing the arrival of senior corporate lawyers Evelyn Ang and Emily Low. Together with six other lawyers, they join Dentons Rodyk from Big Four accounting firm EY’s Singapore law practice, Atlas Asia Law Corporation (AALC). The news follows Dentons' recently launched combination with leading Vietnamese law firm LuatViet, as the Firm pursues its goal of being the leading pan-ASEAN law firm.Dentons launches combination with LuatViet in Vietnam
17th June 2022 Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Vietnamese law firm, LuatViet, which has more than 40 legal professionals serving clients from offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.Former Deputy Director of Attorney-General’s Chambers Navin Naidu joins Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk
17th June 2022 Big Five Law Firm Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Attorney-General’s Chambers’ former Deputy Director Navin Naidu to the firm’s White Collar and Government Investigations practice.How Singapore’s Big Five law firm Dentons Rodyk is embracing the future of work and ditching its traditional office for good
14th April 2022 Visions for the future of work have never been bolder. The COVID-19 pandemic changed notions on how many felt a work environment should be. The world was rushed into accelerating technology adoption, increasing digital connectivity and embracing virtual collaboration. As we usher in a new and dynamic decade, Dentons Rodyk envisions the future of work by ditching its traditional office for good and introducing a permanent hybrid work model.Dentons secures final victory for ICT on European patent infringement case against ESSITY
18th August 2020Global law firm Dentons is pleased to announce that the Paris Court of Appeal, the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe and the Barcelona Provincial Court have all issued final decisions dismissing Essity’s claims of patent infringement in regards to Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti’s (ICT) three ply toilet paper. With Dentons’ counsel, ICT successfully demonstrated beyond a doubt that its branded and private label products are produced based on its own proprietary process, and patented under European patent 2 353 859.
Dentons has been advising Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti S.p.A since 2016. Based in Lucca, ICT is a leader in the category of high quality tissue paper products for domestic use, and has subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Poland.
The Paris decision, which is the most recent, ends a long-running patent infringement litigation with Essity and affirms ICT can continue to produce and distribute absorbent paper based on its own proprietary technology. The three courts in France, Germany, and Spain have confirmed ICT’s argument that it is using its own novel technology, also patented. Essity’s claims of infringement were based on a patent originally filed by Georgia Pacific, and subsequently becoming Essity’s.
Dentons partner David Masson served as lead partner and represented ICT in France. Dentons partner Dr. Constantin Rehaag represented ICT in Germany, and PwC partner Alejandra Matas Brancós represented the client in Spain, with the support of Dentons partner Juan Ignacio Alonso.
David Masson, lead lawyer on the case, commented: “It has been very interesting to understand ICT’s own technology and work closely with different teams, including ICT’s R&D department, which has been part of all strategic and technical decisions throughout the case”.
Constantin Rehaag, who represented the client in the German court hearings and coordinated the work with the client’s patent attorneys, said: “This is an outstanding success of a great team formed by the client, who provided us with invaluable technological insight, the team of patent attorneys and, finally, by the Dentons teams in France, Spain and Germany.”
The patent litigation began in 2016 when Essity sued ICT in France, Germany and Spain for the alleged infringement of its patent related to the technical solution for the bonding of three layers of tissue for paper products such as high quality, soft and bulky, toilet paper.
In France, Essity claimed that ICT had breached the French part of its European patent 1 081 284 and that the toilet paper marketed as Foxy Soie Plus, and also certain other private labels produced by ICT France, had infringed on their patent. Essity demanded that all production operations be halted. The rolls of toilet paper were carefully analyzed and there were no findings of infringement. The two French courts - in first instance and appeal - rejected the claims and ordered Essity to pay compensation for the legal fees to ICT Italy and ICT France.
In Germany, the case was first taken to the Mannheim District Court, which is well reputed in patent matters. The lawsuit mainly focused on the complex questions regarding the construing of the claims of Essity’s patent. The court ruled in favour of ICT, and Essity filed an appeal. In August 2019, the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe also ruled that the German subsidiary of ICT did not infringe the German part of the patent 1 081 284.
In Spain, after a first decision in favor of Essity in the lower court, the Barcelona Provincial Court clearly stated in a written appeal that ICT’s products - and in particular, Foxy Seda, Foxy Bouquet, certain three-ply private label products - did not infringe the Spanish part of the patent 1 081 284.
About ICTIndustrie Cartarie Tronchetti (ICT) was founded in 1976 in Italy, in the Lucca province, to operate in the tissue sector, producing high quality paper exclusively from virgin fibre. The first production facility was opened in 1978 in Piano della Rocca, Lucca, and over the years new plants and facilities have been set up in Piano della Rocca, Diecimo and Piano di Coreglia. The Foxy brand, one of the leading brands in the European market, was launched in 1982. ICT is an example of excellence in the paper industry, in full harmony with the tradition of the Lucca region, where the most important Italian papermaking hub is located, on a par with those of Green Bay (USA) and Fuji (Japan). In Lucca in particular, great expertise has been nurtured in the field of paper for household use, and the city is in fact known as the world tissue capital. Today, ICT SpA boasts an annual production capacity of about 160,000 tonnes.
About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic.
Dentons advises Snam on US$10.1 billion consortium investment in ADNOC Gas Pipelines
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons advised Italian-based multinational energy infrastructure operator Snam in relation to its agreement, in consortium with several international investment funds, to purchase a 49 percent share of ADNOC Gas Pipelines from The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). ADNOC Gas Pipelines is valued at approximately US$20.7 billion (US$10.1 billion for 49%).The transaction is one of the most important in the global energy infrastructure sector, as well as Snam’s first acquisition outside Europe. ADNOC Gas Pipelines holds the tariff-based rights for the 38 pipelines that connect ADNOC’s upstream activities to Abu Dhabi’s consumption points and the export and interconnection terminals to neighboring Emirates.
The transaction was financed by a pool of international banks for approximately $8 billion, plus an equity contribution from each of the consortium members. In addition to Snam, the other consortium members included Global Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Asset Management, GIC, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and NH Investment & Securities.
Dentons acted with a cross-border team from Italy and UAE, coordinated by partner Sara Biglieri in Milan. Partners Luca Pocobelli (Rome) and Mhairi Main Garcia (Dubai), counsel Claudio Segna (Milan), senior associate Craig Hughson (Abu Dhabi) and associate Stephanie Hawes (Dubai) advised on corporate and M&A aspects. Partners Alessandro Fosco Fagotto (Milan) and Stephen Knight (Abu Dhabi), counsel Franco Gialloreti, senior associate Tommaso Zanirato and junior associate Giulia Caselli Maldonado (all Milan) advised on financing aspects. Partner Michele Carpagnano (Rome) and associate Giulia Giordano (Rome) advised on the competition and antitrust aspects.
Snam’s internal legal team was led by General Counsel, Marco Reggiani - assisted by Michela Schizzi, Senior Vice President Regulated Assets Legal Affairs - and included senior legal counsels Rosanna Pallotta and Claudia Jolanda Fanelli. The legal aspects related to the financing were handled, together with Marco Reggiani, by Gloria Bertini, Head of Finance and Capital Market Legal Affairs and Roberta Di Mauro, legal counsel.
Dentons advises Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) on the establishment of the EU Malaria Fund
3rd August 2020 The EU Malaria Fund was initiated by the kENUP Foundation, a not-for-profit organization promoting research-based innovation with public and societal benefit. The fund is managed by the IBB Group. The target volume of the fund amounts to €280 million, with a first closing of €70 million on June 3, 2020. A Dentons team from Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich provided comprehensive advice to IBB Group on the establishment of the EU Malaria Fund. This included the development of the legal and tax conception of the fund, regulatory advice, corporate law support on the setup of the fund, and the negotiation of the financing agreements with the EIB, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other investors. Berlin-based partner Dirk-Reiner Voss and Frankfurt-based partner Arne Klüwer jointly led the Dentons team, with support from partners Stephan Busch, Matthias Santelmann and senior associates Holger Hölkemeier and Bernd Düsterbeck in Berlin; counsel Verena Etzel and Oda Elmoutaouakil in Frankfurt; partner Axel Schlieter in Dusseldorf, and partner Richard Fagerer in Munich. About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises on ACS Group’s €500 million NEU-CP Program
3rd August 2020 Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has advised Spanish-based multinational construction group, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. (ACS), on the renewal of its €500 million Negotiable European Commercial Paper (NEU-CP) Program. The NEU-CP program is registered with the Central Bank of France, with the involvement of BNP Paribas, BRED Banque Populaire, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, ING Bank N.V. and Natixis, as dealers for the Notes. Headquartered in Madrid, the ACS Group is a worldwide leader in construction and services. It is currently the only non-financial issuer with a NEU-CP Program registered with the Central Bank of France. Dentons’ Capital Markets group in Madrid advised ACS on all aspects of the transaction. Partner Ignacio Corujo led and coordinated the transaction with the support of junior associate Ana Artola. Ignacio Corujo joined Dentons in January this year to establish and lead the Capital Markets group in Spain. In addition to this most recent deal for ACS, he has closed several high-value debt capital markets deals since his move, including most notably, Grupo Cajamar’s €1 billion issuance of mortgage bonds, as well as Sacyr’s renewal of its €500 million EMTN Program. About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises UniCredit on a €450 million secured sustainability-linked financing for Gunvor Gro
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons has advised UniCredit Bank AG as Mandated Lead Arranger, (Sustainability) Coordinator, Bookrunner, Facility Agent and Security Agent as well as the lenders on a €450 million secured sustainability-linked borrowing base facility agreement with Gunvor Group. Gunvor Group will use the funds to cover the working capital requirements of its Ingolstadt refinery. The innovative financing model is tied to the borrower's achievement of predetermined ESG key performance indicators (Sustainability KPIs) and provides for a sustainability discount or premium in case the company overachieves or underperforms the predefined targets. An independent sustainability auditor will report on the performance of the Sustainability KPIs on an annual basis. The ESG-based scoring of certain key performance indicators provides a unique way for borrowers and lenders to communicate their commitment to sustainability and incentivizes sustainable corporate measures. Participating banks included DZ Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank, Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Group Bank, Commerzbank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, CA Indosuez (Switzerland), Bank of China and First Abu Dhabi Bank. Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure – refineries, pipelines, storage and terminals – Gunvor Group further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. UniCredit is one of the pioneers in sustainable loans in the German market. Düsseldorf finance partner Dr. Axel Schlieter fully advised the bank on the drafting and negotiation of the loan agreement. The Dentons team further comprised Julia Heitmann (senior associate, Banking and Finance, Düsseldorf) and Eike Hinrich Pradt (associate, Banking and Finance, Frankfurt). Axel Schlieter is a core member of Dentons’ Sustainable Finance group in Europe and is regularly involved around the topics of issuance of green bonds and on sustainable financing. Advisors to UniCredit: Dentons (Düsseldorf): Dr. Axel Schlieter, (lead partner), Julia Heitmann (senior associate, both banking and finance, Düsseldorf), Eike Hinrich Pradt (associate, banking and finance, Frankfurt am Main) UniCredit inhouse lawyers: Carina Engelhardt, Alexander Strigin, Christian Hentrich About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises Qair on refinancing of the acquisition of Rzepin and Linowo wind farms in Poland
3rd August 2020 Dentons’ Banking and Finance practice team advised Qair SAS, Qair International and Qair Polska Sp.z o.o. in connection with the refinancing of two wind farms under operation, Rzepin (58 MW) and Linowo (48 MW). The financing institutions are BNP Paribas and EBRD. The two wind farms are part of Qair’s larger portfolio of almost 200 MW of renewable energy sources, which also includes 93 MW of new capacity from three wind farms – Udanin (50 MW), Parzeczew (9 MW) and Września (9 MW) – and 25 MW of solar photovoltaic. The project was supervised by Mateusz Toczyski, Head of the Europe and Co-Head of the Global Banking and Finance practice, and led by Tomasz Zwoliński, counsel, with assistance from lawyers Klaudia Szymańska-Rutkowska, Katarzyna Mazur, Katarzyna Kaptur and Jakub Walawski. Supporting the Warsaw team were counsel Surbhi Malhotra-Trenkel in Munich and partners Jean-Marc Allix and Olivier Genevois, and associates Djésia Meziani, Philippine de Fouchier and Hugo Casasnovas in Paris. Dentons’ London team consisting of partner Matthew Sapte and associate Annreika Ray advised on the hedging documentation. “We are very pleased and honored to have had this opportunity to assist Qair in yet another wind power project the company has undertaken in Poland,” said Mateusz Toczyski. “We would like to congratulate Qair on this financing and to wish every success with further developments and investments in Poland and elsewhere in the world,” added Tomasz Zwoliński. About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons advises Sev.en Energy on aacquisition of US-based Blackhawk Mining
3rd August 2020 Dentons has advised international energy group Sev.en Energy on its strategic acquisition of US-based metallurgical coal producer Blackhawk Mining, LLC. C. The transaction comes on the heels of Sev.en Energy’s acquisition of a 17% ownership interest in Corsa Coal in May 2020, further reinforcing its access to the metallurgical coal mining industry in the US market. Blackhawk Mining is one of the largest metallurgical coal producers in the US. With annual production capacity of seven to eight million tonnes of metallurgical coal among its five underground and open pit mining complexes in West Virginia and Kentucky, Blackhawk Mining is an important supplier of metallurgical coal both locally and internationally. It also owns three thermal coal mine complexes producing three to four million tonnes per annum. In 2019, Blackhawk Mining had $1bn revenues and $120m EBITDA. Commenting on the acquisition, Dentons partner Petr Zákoucký, said: “Having worked for Sev.en Energy for many years, I am inspired by their sustained dynamism, and by this bold strategic move, even during these difficult market conditions. We were delighted to have opportunity to play our role in this success.” Alan Svoboda, Executive Director of Sev.en Energy who leads the Group’s international expansion added: “Once again, the Dentons team exceeded our expectations and delivered the transaction within a tight time frame of less than a month, nailing both the complexity of the deal and challenges created by the current worldwide pandemic. What was really outstanding was the dedication and flexibility that the entire team showed.” Dentons’ cross-border team was composed of partners Petr Zákoucký (Prague, Energy/M&A), Ilan Katz (New York, M&A), Lee Smith (New York, Finance), Christopher Van Bever (Lexington, Mining) and John Rhine (Evansville, Mining) Robert E. Richards (Chicago, Insolvency), Managing Associate Gregory DiBella (New York, M&A) and Associate Barbora Obračajová (Prague, Energy). Alvarez & Marsal advised Sev.en Energy on financial due diligence and Weir on technical due diligence. About Sev.en Energy Sev.en Energy owns significant coal and energy production assets in the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Australia and the USA. It is the largest private operator of coalmines and conventional power plants in the Czech Republic, and employs more than 3,500 people. In 2019, Sev.en Energy acquired additional power generation assets from Swiss energy group Alpiq and a 50% stake in the multinational energy company – InterGen N.V., which is one of the leading independent power generators with gas-fired power plants in the UK and coal-fired power plants and coal mines in Australia. When pro-forma aggregated with the financial results of InterGen and Alpiq CZ, Sev.en Energy group combined revenues in 2019 were EUR 1,4 billion and EBITDA of EUR 319 million. About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comDentons supports German subsidiaries of the Recylex Group in restructuring
3rd August 2020 Global law firm Dentons is assisting Weser-Metall GmbH and Harz-Metall GmbH, both subsidiaries of the French-German Recylex Group, with their restructuring through ‘self-administration’ proceedings. In addition, Dentons restructuring lawyers Andreas Ziegenhagen and Dirk Schoene and their team are advising the German management of the Recylex Group within the scope of its self-administration. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic decline in metal prices, the German subsidiaries of Recylex have each applied for protective shield proceedings under German insolvency law. The aim of the protective shield is to allow the companies to continue their individual restructuring measures and to return to economic stability after the pandemic - if necessary, in a new shareholder structure. Weser-Metall produces about 100,000 tons of lead per year at its headquarters in Nordenham (Lower Saxony), making it the third largest lead smelter and the second largest lead recycler in Europe. Harz-Metall has its headquarters in Oker in the Harz Mountains and is one of the leading European recycling companies for lead and zinc contaminated waste. The Recylex group has a total of eleven operating units and two administrative sites in France and Germany. In addition to the companies supported by Dentons, two other companies in the group, Norzinco GmbH and PPM Pure Metals GmbH, have also submitted applications for protective shield, whilethree other German subsidiaries requested self-administration under creditor protection. The Group's French companies are not affected. Andreas Ziegenhagen, Head of the Europe and German Restructuring practice, said: "With the filing for protective shield proceedings, we are making use of the most restructuring-friendly court proceedings in the interest of all stakeholders of the companies”. Advisor to Harz Metall / Weser Metall / German management of Recylex: Dentons (Berlin): Andreas Ziegenhagen (Partner, Restructuring, Berlin/Frankfurt), Dirk Schoene (Partner), Dr. Jan Seelinger (Counsel), Dr. Benjamin Kurzberg (Counsel), Judith Schmid (Senior Associate), Dr. Jakob Pickartz (Senior Associate), all Restructuring and Insolvency About Dentons Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.comLegal Developments
Hong Kong legal update on the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies promulgated by the CSRC
7th March 2023 On 17 February 2023, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the new regulations for the filing-based administration of overseas securities offering and listing by domestic companies, which are set to take effect on 31 March 2023. The new measures comprised six documents, including the "Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies" (境内企业境外发行证券和上市管理试行办法) (the Trial Measures) and five supporting guidelines. The Trial Measures regulate the system, filing management and other related rules in respect of direct or indirect overseas issuance of securities by PRC enterprises and PRC enterprises with overseas parent entities and/or variable interest entity structures, which are referred to as "domestic enterprise(s)" in this article. We set out below some of the key changes and implications to Hong Kong market participants.Quincecare duty in insolvency scenario
7th March 2023 The recent case of Stanford International Bank Ltd (In Liquidation) (Appellant) (SIB) v. HSBC Bank PLC (Respondent) (HSBC)[1] confirms that a bank only owes its customers a Quincecare duty (i.e. an implied term and a co-extensive duty of care owed by the bank to its customer to refrain from making or executing a payment when the bank is put on inquiry that a payment instruction from its customer may be a result of fraud) and such duty does not extend to creditors of its customers. This UK Supreme Court case considered the question of whether, under a Quincecare duty, the Liquidators of SIB could recover damages from HSBC for the loss of chance suffered in respect of payments made to the early subscribers of a Ponzi scheme, who successfully withdrew their funds in full and escaped without loss (earlier customers) despite SIB’s insolvency and to the detriment of subscribers who were subsequently unable to withdraw their funds and suffered loss (later customers).Focus on “G” in ESG
7th March 2023 In the continuing “mainstreaming” of the importance of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, let us focus on “G” as we start the new year. Hong Kong is one of the earliest jurisdictions to have introduced ESG reporting of listed companies, and the requirements have undergone several rounds of updates since the first iteration in 2013. Under the revised ESG Reporting Guide issued in July 2020, a key enhancement is the focus on board governance and oversight of ESG issues. The enhanced ESG disclosure framework requires mandatory reporting on the board’s engagement and oversight on ESG matters and “comply or explain” disclosure on four environmental aspects and eight social aspects; and in relation to each aspect to cover (a) general disclosures on the issuer’s policies and/or compliance with laws and regulations (as applicable), and (b) key performance indicators (KPIs).Hong Kong tax update on foreign-sourced income
7th March 2023 On 28 October 2022, Hong Kong introduced into the Legislative Council for review the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Taxation of Specified Foreign-sourced Income Bill 2022 (the Foreign-sourced Income Amendment Bill), which renders certain specified categories of foreign-sourced income subject to Hong Kong profits tax liability. With the Legislative Council’s passing on 14 December 2022, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Specified Foreign-sourced Income) Ordinance 2022 (the Foreign-sourced Income Amendment Ordinance) took effect on 1 January 2023 and has brought about significant changes to Hong Kong’s long-standing territorial source basis of taxation, applying tax on specified foreign-sourced income received in Hong Kong with the stated objective of addressing “double non-taxation”.HKEx proposes new listing regime for Specialist Technology Companies
7th March 2023 Following the successful launch of the biotech listing regime, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) issued a Consultation Paper on New Listing Rules for Specialist Technology Companies in October 2022, which proposes to lower the bar for innovative technology enterprises with high growth potential that seek to list on the HKEx.Hong Kong Court of Appeal confirms that “standby time” is not a “rest day” under Hong Kong law
7th March 2023 In a recent decision of the Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Breton Jean v. 香港麗翔公務航空有限公司[1], the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the District Court in its findings pertaining to what constitutes a "rest day" for employees.Overview on Digital Assets Regulations in SEA
1st December 2022 The digital assets wave has swept across South-East Asia (SEA). From Axie Infinity (a popular play-to-earn blockchain game) in the Philippines to Cambodia’s Project Bakong (a central bank digital currency), the adoption of digital assets in SEA has been rapid. Digital assets investments in SEA is expected to further increase. This demand for digital assets will likely cut across all wealth and demographic sectors.Starboard: Draft Convention on the effect of judicial sales of vessels approved by UNCITRAL
1st December 2022 The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved on 30 June 2022 a draft convention (the Draft Convention) on the effects of judicial sales. The Draft Convention will now be put to the United Nations General Assembly to consider signature. The Draft Convention originated from a long-standing project of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) commenced in 2007 and eventually known as the ‘Beijing Draft’ [1] which was adopted by the CMI in its 2014 Hamburg Conference. In 2018, the Draft Convention was accepted by UNCITRAL into its work programme.Carbon Projects and ASEAN: Opportunities and Challenges
1st December 2022 Carbon transactions are a multi-fold process encompassing in them offsets strategy, credit generation and purchase, monitoring and verifying credits, project finance, retirement of credits, and reporting. Carbon transactions include carbon trade which is the buying and selling of credits that permits a company or other entity to offset their greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by investing in carbon sequestration projects, renewable energy projects or buying credits off an exchange/platform. One tradable carbon credit equals one tonne of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent amount of a different greenhouse gas reduced, sequestered or avoided. Carbon markets are trading systems in which carbon credits are sold and bought.Light at the end of the tunnel – A case study of a successful restructuring
1st December 2022 In his opening remarks at the SICC INSOL seminar on debt restructuring in the Asia-Pacific held on 22 September 2022, Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong SC cited the court sanctioned schemes of arrangement of Singapore-listed Pacific Radiance group as an example of the Singapore insolvency framework facilitating successful outcomes. He mentioned that these schemes tied in with a wider consensual restructuring negotiated earlier this year. This consensual restructuring recently completed with the resumption of trading of the securities of Pacific Radiance Ltd (Pacific Radiance) on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on 26 September 2022. It was the culmination of close to five years of restructuring efforts by Pacific Radiance, in which Dentons Rodyk played a key role as its legal counsel.Private Equity Leans into ESG
1st December 2022 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are a growing concern for investors, consumers, governments and other stakeholders.Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2022
1st December 2022 The Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2022, the sixth of its series, is co-organised by Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP and the Singapore Management University (SMU) under the auspices of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia. This year marks the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that we were able to host a full in-person audience of more than 200 attendees, with many more live viewers tuning in virtually from more than a dozen different countries. This year’s Dialogue focused on maximising the commercial opportunities and profound societal benefits brought about by digitalisation, while effectively minimizing the often unforeseen and inadvertent risks and consequences digitalisation has on society and the environment.Legal Briefings
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Navigating the business impact of South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act
Introduction of the Act South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA or the Act), enacted on 27 January 2022, has substantially impacted the country’s legal landscape. Primarily aimed at preventing grave accidents, ensuring accountability, and protecting the lives and well-being of citizens and workers, SAPA introduced significant legal consequences for businesses. The Act places a …
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France: Insurance Disputes
Published: March 2024
Authors: Séverine HotellierBerfin PolatInes Duchatelet
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Insurance Disputes laws and regulations applicable in France.
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Zambia: Tax
Published: October 2023
Authors: Joseph Alexander Jalasi Jr. Wana Chinyemba
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Tax laws and regulations applicable in Zambia.
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Indonesian Fintech Business Update
Published: September 2022
Authors: Andre Rahadian Mika Isac Kriyasa Peter Christopher Devandra Maula Zakki
- Projects and energy: local firms
- Real estate: local firms
- Start-up and venture capital – Foreign firms
- Start-up and venture capital – Local firms
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Antitrust and competition: local firms
- Banking and finance: local firms
- Construction: Local firms
- Data protection and cyber security
- Dispute resolution: local firms
- Fintech and financial services regulatory: foreign firms
- Insurance: local firms
- Intellectual property: Local firms
- Investment funds: local firms
- Labour and employment: local firms
- Private wealth and family law – local firms
- Restructuring and insolvency: local firms
- Shipping: local firms
- Tax: local firms
- TMT: local firms