Shook Lin & Bok LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Firm Profile
Shook Lin & Bok LLP Offices
1 ROBINSON ROAD
#18-00 AIA TOWER
SINGAPORE 048542
Singapore
Shook Lin & Bok LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Singapore > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 1
Shook Lin & Bok LLP has a rich history in banking and finance, including leveraged and acquisition finance, green and sustainability-linked financings, real estate finance and project financings. The firm has experienced considerable growth in green and sustainability-linked finance. It continues to work on major Singapore and regional real estate financings, and acquisition financings. The team represents an impressive number of major regional and international banks, along with large corporate borrowers. Liew Kai Zee has an outstanding reputation in the market and is one of the most experienced banking and finance specialists in Singapore. Stanley Lim is another big name in banking and finance, particularly in relation to bilateral and syndicated financings, acquisition finance, real estate finance and collective sale finance. Clement Khoo is an increasingly prominent banking and finance specialist, along with Bryan Chang and Kelvin Wong .Practice head(s):
Liew Kai Zee
Other key lawyers:
Stanley Lim; Marilyn See; Pok Eu Jin; Tan Zhi Ming; Aditi Mathur; Bryan Chang; Clement Khoo; Kelvin Wong
Work highlights
Singapore > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 2
Shook Lin & Bok LLP has a fine history in dispute resolution, especially in banking and financial services disputes, insolvency and restructuring cases, and fraud and asset recovery. Along with its steady diet of banking and financial services cases, the firm has continued to land major engagements in the fraud segment, often cases stemming from large-scale insolvencies. It acted for the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in a claim of more than $80m against the ex-directors and ex-employees of Hin Leong Trading, concerning allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy by unlawful means, procurement of breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation. Sarjit Singh Gill SC has more than 40 years of experience in big-ticket litigation and arbitration, including corporate and banking disputes. David Chan
is another senior practitioner with an outstanding record in fraud and insolvency cases. Ng Yeow Khoon and Probin Dass are also key practitioners, along with Joseph Tay, Moses Lin and Daniel Tan, the latter being an emerging talent. Practice head(s):
Sarjit Singh Gill SC; David Chan
Other key lawyers:
Ng Yeow Khoon; Probin Dass; Joseph Tay; Moses Lin; Daniel Tan; Jamal Siddique; Daryl Fong; Sherman Ho; Lin Ruizi
Testimonials
‘Sherman Ho: direct and straightforward, no nonsense, doesn’t sugarcoat. Meticulous and attentive to details.’
‘SLB stands out for having many dedicated lawyers who are hands on, with minimal turnover of lawyers in the team over ten years.’
‘Sarjit Gill SC stands out for his hands-on approach, and aggressive advocacy. Jamal Siddique stands out for his meticulous preparation and approach.’
‘Shook Lin & Bok has really excelled in the disputes sector over recent years. They have trained and produced a wonderful team.’
‘Daniel Tan, Jamal Siddique and Lin Ruizi – all young, intelligent and hungry for success. It makes it very easy to choose this firm.’
‘Hard-working, thorough and able to achieve good outcomes quickly.’
‘Daniel Tan works hard to achieve excellent outcomes for his clients. He knows the law, he knows the opposition and he knows the courtroom.’
‘Go-to firm for me in Singapore for litigation issues – always deliver common sense advice but most importantly are very commercial.’
Key clients
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
KPMG
Gulf Petrochem FZC
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Tata International
Deloitte
DBS
Maybank
Shinhan Investment Corporation
Work highlights
- Acted for the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in commencing a claim of more than $80m against the ex-directors and ex-employees of Hin Leong Trading in claims premised on fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy by unlawful means, procurement of breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
- Acted for the liquidators of the Envy Companies in a suit brought against the former directors and/or representatives of the Envy Companies to recover unauthorised/fraudulent transactions made out of investors’ funds.
- Acted for Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) in defending a claim of approximately $30m by Winson Oil Trading, under a letter of credit issued by SCB on the application of Hin Leong Trading.
Singapore > Investment funds: local firms Tier 2
Shook Lin & Bok LLP is a major force in the Singapore investment funds market, thanks in part to the presence of Tan Woon Hum, who is highly rated by international peers and clients, and is further noted for his regulatory expertise. The wide-ranging practice covers listed REITs, retail unit trusts, and private and hedge funds. Fluent Mandarin speakers provide additional access to Chinese investors and fund managers. The broader client base includes international and boutique fund managers, large institutional investors, and family offices and high-net-worth individuals. Andrea Ng has a background in trust, asset and wealth management matters and has a fine record in REITs.Practice head(s):
Tan Woon Hum
Other key lawyers:
Andrea Ng; Ian Chew; Alicea Tan
Testimonials
‘SLB lawyers are known to be exceptionally insightful and well-versed. We have found them to be straightforward and able to identify what the issues are, and provide sound commercial advice as to how to navigate these issues.’
‘SLB are very reliable and their advice is exceptional.’
‘Alicea Tan is very good at what she does, whether in relation to regulatory issues or other legal/commercial advice. We have been impressed with her breadth of knowledge and how quickly she can understand some of our complicated cross-border issues and provide sound advice to help us move forward.’
‘Tan Woon Hum is well-known for his regulatory expertise.’
Work highlights
- Acted for HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Limited, as trustee of ARA Logos Logistics Trust in its proposed merger with ESR-REIT by way of a Trust Scheme of Arrangement.
- Acted for a Singapore fund manager in the establishment of a $250m Singapore umbrella variable capital company with one sub-fund with the objective to invest in early-stage private companies primarily in the post-seed, pre-Series A and Series A stages.
- Advising Perpetual (Asia), as trustee of Digital Core REIT, in relation to Digital Core REIT’s proposed acquisition of two data centres in Frankfurt and Dallas.
Singapore > Private wealth and family law – local firms Tier 2
Singapore > Real estate: local firms Tier 2
Shook Lin & Bok LLP has expertise in a wide range of property matters, and the team continues to be active in commercial, industrial and residential-related instructions; hotels and hospitality work is another core area of strength for the group. The department’s workload includes sizeable transactions and financings, acquisitions, divestments, mergers, and REIT work. The practice is jointly led by Chew Mei Choo and Lee Chau Hwei, both fielding extensive expertise in the real estate space. Tan Woon Hum and Andrea Ng advise on funds- and trusts-related work, as well as REITs.Practice head(s):
Chew Mei Choo; Lee Chau Hwei
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Work highlights
- Advised Stellar Experience Pte Ltd, in its capacity as the master retail lessee and retail operator of the Singapore Sports Hub and Kallang Wave Mall, in connection with the termination of the Sports Hub PPP project agreement and handover of ownership and management of the Singapore Sports Hub to Kallang Alive Sport Management.
- Advised a purchaser on the S$128.8 million acquisition of a 32,159 sq ft good class bungalow.
- Acted for Perpetual (Asia), as trustee of Digital Core REIT, in relation to the REIT’s proposed acquisition of two data centres in Frankfurt and Dallas.
Singapore > Restructuring and insolvency: local firms Tier 2
Shook Lin & Bok LLP’s well-established practice advises on the full range of matters, from distressed M&A, divestment of assets and debt restructurings to liquidations, bankruptcies, receiverships, judicial management and schemes of arrangement. Noted for its cross-border capability, the multi-disciplinary team has demonstrable experience advising lenders and creditors, and is well-placed to draw on the expertise of other departments in the firm. Highly-regarded Sarjit Singh Gill, SC jointly leads the team alongside David Chan, who stands out for his experience in domestic and cross-border insolvencies. ‘Fantastic operator’ Daniel Tan is another key contact in the group. Practice head(s):
Sarjit Singh Gill, SC; David Chan
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Testimonials
‘Quick turnaround times and able to provide sound advice.’
‘Daniel Tan’s acumen facilitates a smooth and understandable journey for international financial institutions and multinationals, concurrently managing expectations and delivering welcome results.’
‘A well-coordinated team with a great sense of commercial imperatives that drive clients. Collaborate well with foreign counsel on large cross-border work.’
‘Daniel Tan is a fantastic operator and thinks outside the box.’
‘The Shook Lin & Bok team was able to get up to speed very quickly on a complex cross-border matter, so collaboration with them has been seamless. They are also very responsive.’
‘Shook Lin & Bok is a well-regarded R&I team. They have strong bench strength with a good mix of experienced lawyers and up and comers.’
‘Offers sound and strategic advice, as well as being commercially minded.’
‘Daniel Tan is exceptionally good at what he does ; he is always responsive and provides practical and workable advice.’
Key clients
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
Gulf Petrochem FZC / GP Global
KPMG
Deloitte
PricewaterhouseCoopers
DBS
Maybank
FTI Consulting
Industrial Bank of Korea
Work highlights
- Acting for the liquidators of the Envy Companies in the Suit brought against the former directors and/or representatives of the Envy Companies to recover unauthorised/fraudulent transactions made out of investors’ funds.
- Advising the joint and bankruptcy trustees of Ng Yu Zhi, KPMG and Reliance Audit, on all aspects of the bankruptcy, following the bankruptcy order obtained by liquidators of the Envy Companies.
- Acting for the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the single largest creditor of Hin Leong Trading, in the collapse of the Hin Leong group of companies.
Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: local firms Tier 3
Shook Lin & Bok LLP continues to showcase its strong track record in debt capital markets transactions, including medium-term note programmes, certificates of deposit, and debt issuance programmes, in addition to liability management and debt restructuring exercises. Counting Singapore-listed companies, financial institutions, sponsors, and investors among its key roster of clients, the team handles IPOs, dual listings, and secondary listings, with demonstrable experience advising on REITs transactions. Marilyn See is noted for her expertise in debt capital markets transactions, while Gwendolyn Gn, who is praised as ‘attentive to client’s requests’, focuses on domestic IPOs and cross-border dual listings.Other key lawyers:
Marilyn See; Gwendolyn Gn; Wong Gang
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge of capital markets and high quality of work.’
‘ Gwendolyn Gn is attentive to client’s requests.’
‘Efficient and collaborative.’
Work highlights
- Advised Alset International Limited in its sale of HWH International Inc to NASDAQ listed SPAC Alset Capital Acquisition Corp and HWH Merger Sub, Inc. for a consideration of S$174.9million.
- Acted for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding on its $4.25 billion spin off and introductory listing of its investment arm, Yangzijiang Financial Holdings, on the SGX.
- Acted as legal counsel to DBS Trustee Limited / DBS Bank Ltd. as trustee and agents to the S$$2 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme of Starhub Ltd, to include RFRs and SORA provisions in the Programme documents.
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 3
The team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP ‘go above and beyond’ for its roster of clients, including financial institutions, domestic corporates, private equity and venture capital houses, and advises on buyouts, mergers, reverse takeovers, joint ventures, privatisations, and trade and business sales and purchases. With demonstrable experience across the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, real estate and technology sectors, the practice is led by David Chong, who handles cross-border transactions in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, while Ho Ying Ming advises on corporate restructurings, reorganisations and private equity investments. Other key contacts in the group include Chua Shi Ying and Pearlyn Xie.Practice head(s):
David Chong
Other key lawyers:
Ho Ying Ming; Chua Shi Ying; Pearlyn Xie; Dayne Ho
Testimonials
‘The firm houses stellar corporate partners, including Dayne Ho and Chua Shi Ying.’
‘Clients need look no further than Dayne Ho for a lawyer with the rarest mixture of excellent commercial sense and brilliant technical ability. Clients are always ahead in the power curve because of his almost prescient analysis and brilliant negotiation skills.’
‘We have a very pleasant and smooth working relationship with the SLB team. They are flexible and reasonable with their billings and costs, and will go above and beyond to accommodate our needs. ’
‘David Chong is knowledgable, hard-working and responsive. He is very practical and is always willing think outside the box to find solutions for our unique requests.’
Key clients
Taylor Maritime Investments Limited
Advance Intelligence Group / Atome Financial
WPP Group
Dymon Asia Private Equity
Eqonex
Tesla
Pathology Asia Holdings
M1 Telecommunications
Xiaomi
Morgan Stanley
Work highlights
- Advised Taylor Maritime Investments on its voluntary offer for Grindrod Shipping Holdings (NASDAQ : GRIN / JSE : GSH).
- Assisted Nium, the global platform for modern money movement, as transaction counsel in its acquisition of Socash, a Singapore-based alternative payments network platform.
- Acted for Excelpoint in relation to the privatisation and delisting of Excelpoint by a wholly owned Singapore incorporated subsidiary of WT Microelectronics Co., Ltd, a company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Singapore > Fintech and financial services regulatory: local firms Tier 3
Shook Lin & Bok LLP combines expertise in fintech and financial services regulation with payment services regulation and data privacy. Fintech and business conduct requirements, licensing issues and anti-money laundering and sanctions advice are core pillars of the team’s financial services work. Andrea Ng heads up the fintech side of the practice and is skilled in advising on the regulatory regime surrounding token offerings. Eric Chan‘s regulatory practice extends to assisting financial institutions new to the Singapore market with obtaining the necessary approvals, authorisations or exemptions.Practice head(s):
Andrea Ng; Eric Chan
Testimonials
‘Very easy to deal with and to get started.’
‘Andrea Ng was the counsel involved and was exceptional as a person and as a lawyer.’
Work highlights
- Acted for Digital Collectibles through its operating entity Rario in relation to its $120m Series A round.
- Acted for HSBC in relation to banking facilities extended to Carro Leasing Pte Ltd and its parent company.
- Assisted Nium as transaction counsel in its acquisition of Socash, a Singapore-based alternative payments network platform.
Singapore > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 3
Shook Lin & Bok LLP is well-known for its work in contentious employment matters, largely acting for corporate clients in cases concerning non-competition and confidentiality obligations, wrongful dismissal and harassment claims, misconduct investigations, and employee terminations. The firm has further expertise in the advisory segment, including on employment contracts and ongoing human resources advice. Probin Dass is a senior litigator with experience in contentious and non-contentious issues. Teo Mae Shaan and Joseph Tay are also key partners.Practice head(s):
Joseph Tay; Teo Mae Shaan
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Commercial-minded, innovative, smart, good work ethic.’
‘I found Teo Mae-Shaan and her team to be both responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
‘Tan Mae-Shaan covers both corporate and employment matters and so was the perfect fit for the private equity management advisory role I required support on, which encompassed both corporate and employment law aspects. She was responsive and knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with.’
Work highlights
- Acted for the Envy Companies and liquidators in commencing a suit against eight former employees to recover approximately S$45.7m in inter alia commissions and/or profit-sharing.
- Acting for the Singapore arm of a major Indian asset management company in a dispute with an ex-employee, a high-profile fund manager.
- Acting for the Defendant, Ho Rongzan, in defending claims of breach of confidentiality and breach of non-compete and non solicit obligations by AbbVie Operations Singapore Pte Ltd.
Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Local firms Tier 3
Shook Lin & Bok LLP’s ‘lean and super efficient’ venture capital practice receives a steady stream of transactions, including private and public financings, pre-IPO and secondary investments, joint ventures and growth and venture capital deals. Corporate finance specialist David Chong oversees the offering, bringing particular expertise in the communications, technology, media, energy and natural resources sectors.Practice head(s):
David Chong
Other key lawyers:
Ying Ming Ho; Ying Yi Siow
Testimonials
‘Their turnaround time with drafting is very impressive, always delivering top quality work within the tight timings required. The team is lean and super efficient.’
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore counsel for SES Holdings, Electric-vehicle battery maker in its Series D funding round of US$139 million. The funding was led by General Motors. Additional contributors include existing investors SK Inc., Temasek, Applied Ventures LLC, Shanghai Auto and Vertex.
- Assisting with and advising Insignia Venture Partners (Insignia) on its subscription into smart access solutions company, Igloohome Pte Ltd (Igloohome), for preference shares in the capital of Igloohome, as a co-lead investor in Igloohome’s most recent USD15 million financing round.
- Acted for Digital Collectibles through its operating entity Rario in relation to its US$120m Series A round, led by Dream Sports, a leading fantasy sports platform.
Singapore > TMT: local firms Tier 3
The ‘calm, collected, and systematic’ team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP has experience in developing, protecting, enforcing, financing and acquiring assets and businesses across the IP, telecoms, IT, and biotechnology arenas. David Chong advises on technology-related transactions in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while Jevon Louis ‘delivers incredible, on-the-spot advice’ on data protection matters. Ho Ying Ming acts for technology companies in public takeovers, private acquisitions, and joint ventures.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Shook Lin & Bok’s TMT team are active listeners. Always asking the right questions and affording the client time to consider the issue and inform them of the latest development.’
‘The team are calm, collected and systematic.’
‘Extremely impressive team and always our go-to TMT team for the most important of matters.’
‘Jevon Louis has time and time again proven himself to be the TMT partner of choice in Singapore. He delivers incredible, on-the-spot advice on some of the most consequential matters.’
Work highlights
- Advising the World Bank, the Government of Singapore and The International Emissions Trading Association, in collaboration with Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, on the establishment of the Climate Action Data Trust, a decentralised metadata system that can link, aggregate and harmonise all major carbon market registry data.
- Acted as counsel for AIGL in the acquisition of Jewel Paymentech, a target group with business operations in Malaysia and Singapore.
- Acted as Singapore counsel for SES Holdings, Electric-vehicle battery maker, in its Series D funding round of US$139m.
Singapore > International arbitration Tier 4
The international arbitration practice at Shook Lin & Bok LLP acts across a wide range of industries, notably including banking and financial disputes, credit insurance, shipping, energy, fraud, and white-collar crime. Sarjit Singh Gill SC is the head of the team, with a practice focusing on corporate and commercial, banking, and shareholder disputes, along with being well-versed in professional negligence and fraud work. Probin Dass and Moses Lin are key to the team, with expertise in shipping and commodities. David Chan is another notable name in the team. Practice head(s):
Sarjit Singh Gill SC; David Chan
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for a local bank in an arbitration claim against credit insurers.
- Acting for a Hong Kong subsidiary of a listed Chinese company to reclaim a US$10 million deposit placed with a Seychelles-incorporated company in relation to an infrastructure project in Indonesia.
- Acting for the liquidator of two related commodities trading companies, part of a larger commodities trading group of companies, in claims against a credit insurer for non-payment of credit insurance claims amounting to US$22.5m.
Shook Lin & Bok LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Shook Lin & Bok LLP is a leading full-service law firm in Singapore with a strong Asian presence and global reach. The firm has more than a century of rich legal heritage with a number of partners who are eminent lawyers in their respective areas of expertise.
Much of the firm’s success lies in its team of well-trained and experienced lawyers who are innovative and effective in solving complex and difficult legal issues, and who are able to provide customised and value-added legal services to its clients. As a result, many of its clients, comprising both local and international financial institutions, large multinational corporations and professional firms have been with them since its establishment.
Main areas of practice
Banking and finance: Advises on many high-profile, complex and significant local and cross-border banking and finance transactions including property financing, green financing, leveraged and acquisition financing, asset financing, cross-border financing and bilateral and syndicate lending
Capital markets: Advises on both local and cross-border capital markets transactions covering both equity and debt instruments including IPOs, dual listings, rights issues, share placement, equity and equity-linked, debt / certificates of deposits programmes and drawdowns, stand-alone debt listings, liability management exercises relating to existing debt instruments, securitisation and rated and unrated commercial mortgage backed securities
Construction and projects: Advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction and infrastructure matters, including adjudication proceedings, project documentation for developers and main contractors, as well as build-to-suit transactions
Corporate/M&A: Advises on a broad range of local and cross-border M&A transactions including tender offers, buyouts, mergers, reverse takeovers, joint ventures and amalgamations, privatisations, and trade and business sales and purchases
Corporate real estate: Advises corporates on all aspects of real estate transactions involving industrial, commercial, and residential property
Employment: Advises on a broad range of employment matters including employment contracts, employment handbooks, employee share option schemes, wrongful termination, organisational restructuring issues, misuse of confidential information, restrictive covenants and fiduciary duties
Energy and natural resources: Advises the oil and gas, petrochemical, minerals, waste-water and utilities sectors on a broad range of legal issues including project financing, capital fund raising, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestment, employment and regulatory and licensing issues
Environmental, social and governance: Advises on environmental, social and governance issues arising from day-to-day to complex transactions and litigious matters
Financial services regulatory: Advises banks and other financial institutions on a broad range of financial services regulations including business conduct requirements, sales and marketing of investment products, risk management compliance, regulatory, anti-money laundering, privacy, anti-corruption, as well as assists on licence applications and other regulatory submissions
Intellectual property: Advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters including patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets and confidential information, exploitation of IP rights through securitisation, licensing and franchising agreements, and applications for the registrations of IP rights and IP portfolio management
International arbitration: Handles a broad range of complex domestic and international disputes across various industries, formulating arbitration strategies to help our clients succeed in the most challenging disputes across various industry sectors. Our partners routinely participate as counsel or as arbitrator in high-value arbitrations involving arbitral institutions based in Singapore, Sydney, London, Indian, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius and Vietnam
Litigation and dispute resolution: Involved in a full range of contentious matters, including banking and finance, corporate matters, company and shareholders’ disputes, employment, insurance, property, fraud, defamation, media and technology, many of which are high profile and landmark cases. Also have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation
Restructuring and insolvency: Advises on landmark receiverships, judicial management and schemes of arrangement (a number of which have involved corporations with assets and operations in several countries), and liquidation of companies, both private and public listed
Shipping and commodities: Advises and represents clients in shipping and commodities-related disputes and transactions, and has been involved in a significant number of high profile contentious and non-contentious matters
Technology, media and telecommunications: Advises on practical and innovative customised solutions in relation to the entire range of TMT work, including commercial contracts, acquisitions, outsourcing, data protection, e-commerce, information management, fintech, media and telecommunications.
Trusts, assets and wealth management: Advises on licensing conditions and exemptions under the Singapore funds and fund management regulations, the establishment of traditional funds, private equity funds, hedge funds and real estate funds, as well as listed REITs and mutual funds; advises on formation of fund management companies, external asset managers, family offices, private trusts and wealth succession structures
International work: The firm has a strong regional practice focusing on the major markets throughout Asia. Its teams of dedicated lawyers have years of experience and are well-versed in local business and the associated cultural nuances. This allows the firm to provide quality and culturally sensitive legal advice to its clients. Together with its close network of Asian firms, the firm is able to offer a one-stop service for investment and financial solutions throughout the region.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Banking and finance | Liew Kai Zee | ||
| Banking and finance | Stanley Lim | ||
| Capital markets | Gwendolyn Gn | ||
| Capital markets | Marilyn See | ||
| Corporate/M&A | David Chong | ||
| Construction and projects | Joseph Tay | ||
| Corporate real estate | Tan Woon Hum | ||
| Corporate real estate | Chew Mei Choo | ||
| Employment | Teo Mae Shaan | ||
| Employment | Joseph Tay | ||
| International arbitration | Sarjit Singh Gill (SC) | ||
| International arbitration | David Chan | ||
| Litigation and dispute resolution | Sarjit Singh Gill (SC) | ||
| Litigation and dispute resolution | David Chan | ||
| Litigation and dispute resolution | Ng Yeow Khoon | ||
| Regulatory | David Chong | ||
| Regulatory | Eric Chan | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Sarjit Singh Gill (SC) | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | David Chan | ||
| Techology, media and telecommunications, intellectual property | Dayne Ho | ||
| Techology, media and telecommunications, intellectual property | Ho Ying Ming | ||
| Trust, asset and wealth management | Tan Woon Hum | ||
| ASEAN | David Chong | ||
| China | Wong Gang | ||
| China | Guo Xiaofei (registered foreign lawyer) | ||
| India | Sarjit Singh Gill (SC) | ||
| India | Aditi Mathur (registered foreign lawyer) | ||
| Intellectual Property | Jevon Louis | ||
| Shipping & Commodities | Moses Lin |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Eric Chan | Eric Chan heads the financial services regulation practice. His work includes advising… | View Profile |
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Mr David Chan | David Chan has been a Partner of Shook Lin & Bok since… | View Profile |
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Mr Bryan Chang | Bryan Chang is a Partner in the Banking & Finance practice of… | View Profile |
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Ms Mei Choo Chew | Chew Mei Choo has more than 40 years of experience in corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Ian Chew | Ian Chew advises on the formation of a variety of hedge, private… | View Profile |
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Mr David Chong, PBM | David Chong specialises in corporate and corporate finance, with particular experience in… | View Profile |
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Ms Shi Ying Chua | Shi Ying’s practice areas include corporate and corporate finance, with a focus… | View Profile |
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Dr Joseph Chun | Dr Joseph Chun is an environmental lawyer. He leads the Firm’s Environmental,… | View Profile |
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Mr Probin Dass | Probin Dass practises in the area of commercial litigation and arbitration, with… | View Profile |
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Mr Daryl Fong | Daryl Fong is a partner in Shook Lin & Bok’s Litigation &… | View Profile |
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Mr Sarjit Singh Gill, SC | Sarjit Singh Gill has extensive experience in a broad range of litigation… | View Profile |
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Ms Gwendolyn Gn | Gwendolyn Gn’s principal areas of practice are corporate finance and regional mergers… | View Profile |
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Ms Xiaofei Guo | Guo Xiaofei heads the Firm’s China Practice and she specialises in Capital… | View Profile |
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Mr Sherman Ho | Sherman’s areas of focus include commercial litigation, banking and finance litigation, arbitration,… | View Profile |
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Mr Dayne Ho | Dayne Ho practises in the areas of corporate and corporate finance, with… | View Profile |
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Mr Ying Ming Ho | Ho Ying Ming practises in the areas of corporate and corporate finance,… | View Profile |
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Ms Melissa Huang | Melissa Huang is a debt capital markets and banking lawyer with a… | View Profile |
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Ms Jane Ittogi | Jane Ittogi has expertise in alternative dispute resolution, in particular international arbitration.… | View Profile |
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Ms Claudia Khoo | Claudia’s area of practice include banking and finance-related litigation, insolvency and restructuring… | View Profile |
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Mr Clement Khoo | Clement Khoo regularly acts for financial institutions, large corporates and SMEs in… | View Profile |
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Mr Chau Hwei Lee | Lee Chau Hwei specialises in a broad range of corporate real estate… | View Profile |
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Mr David Lee | David Lee acts for both lenders and borrowers for local and cross-border,… | View Profile |
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Ms Sally Lee | Sally practises in the areas of corporate and corporate finance, specialising in… | View Profile |
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Mr Kai Zee Liew | Liew Kai Zee is the Managing Partner of the Firm and heads… | View Profile |
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Mr Ziwei Lim | Lim Ziwei practices in the areas of corporate and corporate finance, with… | View Profile |
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Ms Catherine Lim | Catherine’s principal area of practice is in trust, asset and wealth management… | View Profile |
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Mr Stanley Lim | Stanley Lim specialises in banking and finance (both domestic and international) and… | View Profile |
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Mr Charles Lim | Charles’ practice is in litigation and arbitration matters, with a focus on… | View Profile |
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Ms Luisa Lim | Luisa Lim’s practice areas include corporate and corporate finance, with a focus… | View Profile |
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Mr Ruizi Lin | Ruizi’s practice encompasses a diverse range of litigation, arbitration and disputes advisory… | View Profile |
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Mr Moses Lin | Moses Lin is Head of Shipping and Commodities at the firm. He specialises… | View Profile |
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Ms May Loo | May Loo specialises in a broad range of real estate work and… | View Profile |
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Mr Jevon Louis | Jevon Louis specialises in intellectual property (IP) law, technology and data privacy.… | View Profile |
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Ms Aditi Mathur | Aditi Mathur heads the Firm’s India Practice. She is a partner in… | View Profile |
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Ms Kimberly Neo | Kimberly Neo practices in the areas of corporate and corporate finance, with… | View Profile |
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Ms Andrea Ng | Andrea Ng specialises in trust, asset and wealth management matters with a… | View Profile |
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Mr Yeow Khoon Ng | Ng Yeow Khoon specialises in banking & finance-related litigation, insolvency and restructuring… | View Profile |
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Ms Lee Ping | Lee Ping’s practice encompasses a diverse range of litigation and arbitration work… | View Profile |
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Mr Eu Jin Pok | Eu Jin specialises in cross-border banking and finance transactions and has advised… | View Profile |
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Ms Marilyn See | Marilyn See is a debt capital markets and banking lawyer with a… | View Profile |
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Mr Jamal Siddique | Jamal Siddique has a wide range of experience in litigation, arbitration and… | View Profile |
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Ms Ying Yi Siow | Ying Yi advises on a range of corporate and corporate finance matters,… | View Profile |
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Mr Jun De Soong | Soong Jun De specialises in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus… | View Profile |
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Ms Shirin Swah | Shirin Swah specialises in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration and Construction… | View Profile |
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Mr Zhi Ming Tan | Tan Zhi Ming specialises in local and international banking and finance. He… | View Profile |
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Ms Alicea Tan | Alicea Tan specialises in investment funds. She advises both well-established and first-time… | View Profile |
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Mr Daniel Tan | Daniel Tan’s main areas of practice are banking & financial disputes, with… | View Profile |
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Mr Wei Shyan Tan | Tan Wei Shyan focuses on corporate finance and securities transactions, including initial… | View Profile |
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Mr Woon Hum Tan | Tan Woon Hum is widely regarded as one of the rare senior… | View Profile |
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Mr Joseph Tay | Joseph Tay specialises in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration and Construction… | View Profile |
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Ms Li Fang Teo | Teo Li Fang practises in the areas of corporate and corporate finance,… | View Profile |
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Ms Mae Shaan Teo | Teo Mae Shaan’s area of practice comprises a broad range of corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Gang Wong | Wong Gang specialises in corporate finance, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions,… | View Profile |
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Ms Deborah Wong | Deborah Wong is a partner in the banking and finance practice. She… | View Profile |
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Ms Kit Fei Wong | Wong Kit Fei practises in the areas of corporate and corporate finance,… | View Profile |
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Mr Kelvin Wong | Kelvin Wong specialises in local and cross-border financings. He is experienced in… | View Profile |
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Ms Pearlyn Xie | Pearlyn Xie has been involved in a wide range of corporate matters,… | View Profile |
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Ms Serene Yeo | Serene Yeo practices in the areas of corporate and corporate finance work,… | View Profile |
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Mr Perry Yuen | Perry Yuen’s area of practice covers corporate finance, namely, mergers and acquisitions… | View Profile |
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Ms Yiting Zhang | Zhang Yiting’s practice area is in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration… | View Profile |
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Shook Lin & Bok Expands Corporate Real Estate Practice
1st December 2023 Shook Lin & Bok welcomes Kenneth Szeto and John Tan as partners as we expand our Corporate Real Estate Practice.Shook Lin & Bok Appoints Liew Kai Zee as Managing Partner
30th August 2023 Singapore, 30 August 2023 — We are pleased to announce the appointment of Liew Kai Zee as the Firm's Managing Partner with immediate effect.- Banking and finance: local firms
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