Covering a wide range of innovative financial products and structures, Allen & Gledhill LLP is highly sought after for advice on the entire spectrum of structured finance matters, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) and exchange-traded derivatives. With broad capabilities in regulatory, compliance and tax issues in these spaces, the team is regularly retained as Singapore opinion counsel by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Debt capital markets specialist Margaret Chin has considerable experience in asset securitisations, while financial services regulatory expert Francis Mok is proficient in the structuring and documentation of derivatives transactions. They jointly lead the department alongside Yeo Wico, whose strong experience in corporate finance extends to securitisation and structured finance. Islamic finance, convertible bonds, and asset securitisation are some of Magdalene Leong‘s core areas of activity.

Focused on financial services, derivatives and structured products, the team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP handles the full range of transactional and regulatory matters. Standing out for its in-depth knowledge of regulations involving listed and unlisted derivatives and structured products, the practice is well positioned to advise on innovative, and often, novel issues in this space. Regina Liew has over 25 years of experience in the financial services and derivatives markets, advising banks, financial institutions and businesses on related disputes, transactional and regulatory issues. Larry Lim, who also advises on a wide range of fintech matters, digital currencies and crowdfunding, maintains a broad practice that covers regulatory compliance, clearances and product development. Benjamin Liew is a key contact for banks, fund managers, securities brokers, derivatives dealers and commodity trainers.

Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in Singapore and the region‘, WongPartnership LLP fields a dedicated team of derivatives lawyers, who are seasoned in OTC derivatives of all types of asset classes. Bringing together expertise in derivatives, structured products and financial services regulations, the practice is a popular destination for clients seeking transactional and regulatory advice. Leading the department, financial markets and services regulatory expert Rosabel Ng handles a range of derivatives transactions and structured finance matters on behalf of issuers, sponsors, arrangers and investors. Tian Sion Yoong, who is recommended for his ability ‘to understand cutting-edge and novel transactions‘, regularly assists clients in the preparation and negotiation of derivatives documentation, and advises financial institutions on the new regulatory landscape in Singapore.