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Imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems.

Good business depends on good advice. Which, ultimately, comes down to four words. Yes. No. Stop. Go. Many of the world’s most recognised and respected businesses turned to Addleshaw Goddard to deliver just that kind of simple answer. They rely on the firm’s lawyers around the world to find imaginative solutions to their pivotal business problems, and to get things done.

The firm’s lawyers in Singapore speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese and  offer clients a full service not only in Singapore and throughout ASEAN, but also in Hong Kong and the greater China region.

The firm’s Asian coverage is further enhanced by a formal alliance with Hashidate Law Office in Japan and internationally by a network of leading independent commercial law firms in Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, India and China to provide clients with a seamless cross-border capability. It also has highly regarded, dedicated business groups with expertise in Africa, India, Korea and Malaysia.

Lawyers in our Singapore team have lived and worked in the ASEAN region for many years and have a deep understanding of the business culture and of geopolitical, legal and commercial challenges in the region.

Our Singapore office operates as a hub for our construction, energy and projects practice, supporting clients with diverse business interests, including in key sectors such as terminals, ports, logistics, real estate, agro, renewables, oil and gas.

The team has acted on  cross border project developments, financings, joint ventures and corporate transactions in emerging and frontier markets in Africa and in Asia, representing multi-national companies, contractors, terminal operators, financial institutions, renewable energy companies, investors, property developers,  and other clients in complex transactions and projects in South-East Asia and across South Asia, the Gulf region and in Africa.

The firm also has significant experience assisting clients with regard to cross-border and multijurisdictional corporate and commercial work. This includes advising in regards to M&A, corporate finance, joint venture, foreign direct investment and commercial contracts for both local and multinational clients.

Legal Briefings

• Landmark law to permit up to 100% foreign ownership in onshore UAE

  The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to introduce measures, including key legislative changes, intended to further diversify the UAE’s economy away from its historic dependence on oil revenues. One key focus has been upon the introduction of measures that increase the UAE’s attractiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). In …

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• Springboard injunctions to take off in the DIFC courts?

  With the continued influx of businesses and service providers into Dubai, competition between financial and professional services firms has never been higher. Those seeking an instant ‘beachhead’ in the jurisdiction by recruiting existing teams and professionals with inflated sign-on bonuses may find themselves instead on the end of a very costly springboard injunction. Such forms …

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• How general counsel can help maximise the prospects of success of an IT transformation project

  In an ever more competitive world, businesses are under increasing pressure to transform the way they operate and adopt digital delivery models for their processes and services. Indeed, a successful digital transformation project can mean the difference between a business failing and one that embraces the future and realises its potential. But such projects carry …

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• Self-reporting: what are the considerations

  No director relishes learning that their company may have engaged in misconduct such that they have to decide whether to voluntarily self-report any suspicions to an enforcement agency. Directors are fiduciaries of their companies and are legally required to put the interests of the company’s stakeholders first, including decisions whether to self-report. Misconduct can come …

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Comparative Guides

• United Arab Emirates: Private Equity

  Published: January 2024

  Authors: Andrew Johnston James WhittamLowri LlwydNick Newman

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Equity laws and regulations applicable in United Arab Emirates.

• Oman: Doing Business In

  Published: March 2024

  Authors: Oliver Stevens Eithar Al Kiyumi Ma'athir Al BusaidiTristan O'Connor Natasha HassardGorvinder Pannu

  This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Doing Business In laws and regulations applicable in Oman.