Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Firm Profile
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Offices
2 SHENTON WAY
#16-01 SGX CENTRE 1
SINGAPORE 068804
Singapore
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Singapore > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 2
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leader in the private funds market, notably representing a range of institutional asset managers, private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds. It has made a particular impression in the India market and the credit funds segment. The Singapore office is also recognised for representing a number of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Singapore team often works closely with colleagues in Hong Kong, New York and Washington DC. US-qualified Olivia Chung is immensely experienced in private equity and hedge funds, and regularly advises sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. Divya Thakur departed to Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in late 2022.Practice head(s):
Olivia Chung
Testimonials
‘They provide a strong, efficient and hands on service with a global reach for our various LP investments and co investments.’
‘Olivia Chung is the key relationship partner on the funds and co investment side. She leads the deals and is up to speed on deal terms and doesn’t leave it all to associates – that’s a stand out for us and what we would expect. Olivia and her team are practical about issues and bring wide experience to the deals.’
‘There is a proper team spirit and culture of collaboration that is special at Akin. I have worked with and known team members in Singapore and Hong Kong and have been impressed by them all.’
‘Knowledgeable lawyers with a practical and commercial approach.’
‘The funds practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Singapore is helmed by partner Olivia Chung. Olivia’s breadth of practice covering general investment funds and US securities laws that apply to investment funds are a plus point for the Asian based managers, who benefit from the same time zone support that the firm can offer in the Asian timezone.’
‘Olivia Chung – responsive, ability to explain complex legal issues under US securities laws and how those rules apply to Asian fund managers; accessible.’
Singapore > Energy: foreign firms Tier 3
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's transactional energy practice focuses principally on cross-border M&A, divestitures, oil and gas contracts and project development. The team is increasingly focused on low carbon technology, with noteworthy recent engagements including big-ticket international hydrogen projects across the APAC region. Practice head Paul Greening predominantly handles matters relating to LNG and purchase agreements.Practice head(s):
Paul Greening
Testimonials
‘The Akin Gump team have deep domain knowledge in relevant energy areas. Their partners rapidly access other domains as any brief may require. The Geographic reach combined with collaboration across domain expertise is exceptionally well managed.’
‘The teams we work with are highly experienced and come from a broad range of backgrounds. In particular in Singapore, the Akin Gump team is made up of international professionals from both hemispheres that can offer insights and recommendations based on personal global experience.’
‘Great knowledge of the industry and the region I work in. Always up on the latest legal changes that impact valuation and impact my clients as well.’
‘Paul Greening knows the sector and the players better than just about anyone I have met since moving to APAC. I would recommend him to any client.’
Key clients
Energy Capital Vietnam
GAIL Group Companies
The J Power Group
Anadarko Singapore
Hopu Investments
Tellurian Investments Inc.
Informal Steering Committee of Noteholders of Hyflux Limited
Valero Energy Corporation
CKR Resources Pte Limited
Work highlights
Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 4
The projects and infrastructure practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP focuses on project development in the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. Clients include public and private companies, sponsors and private equity portfolio companies, as well as governments. Paul Greening leads the team and handles energy matters relating to natural gas.Practice head(s):
Paul Greening
Key clients
Energy Capital Vietnam
GAIL Group Companies
The J Power Group
Anadarko Singapore
Hopu Investments
Tellurian Investments Inc.
Informal Steering Committee of Noteholders of Hyflux Limited
Valero Energy Corporation
CKR Resources Pte Limited
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Akin Gump is one of the world’s largest law firms, with 20 offices and over 900 lawyers and advisors worldwide, handling high-profile and high-value matters for clients around the globe. In Asia, the firm advises its clients across a wide range of practices and industries, working closely with the firm’s European, Middle East and US offices.
*The firm’s legal entity in Hong Kong is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a firm of solicitors which is regulated by the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Main areas of practice
Financial restructuring: Akin Gump’s Asia financial restructuring team is widely recognised for its representation of creditors and, combined with the firm’s market-leading US and European financial restructuring teams, is an integral part of a top-tier global financial restructuring practice. With unrivalled experience acting for bondholders, noteholders and other creditors of companies in financial distress on complex, cross border restructurings, the team plays a leading role in most major Asia- Pacific restructurings.
Corporate/M&A and private equity: Lawyers in the Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore offices guide clients through all stages of their corporate and private equity transactions, from deal structuring, through negotiation to post-acquisition issues. Akin Gump represents clients across numerous industries and sectors in relation to private and public company mergers, acquisitions and disposals, joint-ventures and buyouts.
Corporate investigations/anti-corruption: Well-known for its deep knowledge of business practices in the region, the firm’s Asia-based investigations team covers antibribery and FCPA-related investigations, antitrust, fraud, sanctions, export controls, World Bank issues and securities-related matters.
International trade: The firm’s international trade team advises clients on all aspects of international trade law including on the regulatory and compliance aspects of cross-border transactions and a range of trade related issues, including compliance trade policy and WTO matters. The firm represents a number of Asia-Pacific governments with many of its lawyers serving as former government officials, offering significant insight into the workings and considerations of governments.
Investment management: As a leading alternative investment management practice serving clients in the world’s primary financial centres, Akin Gump offers unparalleled depth of technical knowledge and experience. The firm’s investment management practice encompasses all aspects of fund formation and ongoing operations including fund structuring and management, investor relations and portfolio company representation. Akin Gump’s representation of a broad range of asset managers and institutional investors gives it proprietary insight on emerging private equity and hedge fund market trends.
Capital markets: From its Beijing and Hong Kong offices, Akin Gump represents investment banks, issuers and securities houses as well as venture capital and private equity firms in the full range of public and private debt and equity transactions, including initial and secondary public offerings, Rule 144A/Regulation S offerings, traditional private placements and debt restructurings.
Finance: The firm’s finance and alternative credit team represents investor clients on new debt and equity investments throughout Asia-Pacific, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, straight and convertible bonds and other debt instruments. The team also advises on alternative financing solutions, including pre-IPO investments and other financing structures.
Energy: Akin Gump advises clients on many of the largest and most complex energy projects across Asia-Pacific, regularly advising exploration and production clients on LNG project development and upstream oil and gas acquisitions and divestitures. The firm acts on conventional and renewable energy project development and financing, as well as the purchasing and selling of power projects and companies.
Litigation and dispute resolution: The dispute resolution practice advises investment firms, financial institutions, corporations and insolvency office holders on contentious matters across Asia. The team represents clients in commercial litigation and international arbitrations related to distressed debt and equity investments, finance arrangements, contentious insolvency and restructuring situations, bondholder disputes and shareholder activism campaigns.
Additional information
www.akingump.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/akin-gump-strauss-hauer-&-feld-llp/
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Singapore Partner in Charge | Michael Joyce | ||
| Asia | |||
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| Debt and equity finance | |||
| Energy and natural resources | |||
| Hedge funds | |||
| Investment management | |||
| Mergers and acquisitions | |||
| Private equity funds | |||
| Project acquisition and disposition | |||
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| Power | |||
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Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Paul Greening | Paul Greening advises on international energy, utilities and infrastructure projects across Asia,… | View Profile |
 | Mr Robert Griffin | Mr. Griffin advises investment fund managers in the United States and internationally… | View Profile |
 | Mr Michael Joyce | Michael Joyce assists clients with international cross border M&A and the development… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Firmwide lawyers and advisors : 900+ Singapore lawyers : 8Languages
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Contact : Michael Joyce (Singapore Partner in Charge) Other offices : Abu Dhabi Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Dubai Other offices : Fort Worth Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Geneva Other offices : Hartford Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : Irvine Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : New York Other offices : Philadelphia Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : Washington DCDiversity
Diversity and Inclusion
At Akin Gump, we believe the various perspectives and experiences of our lawyers and staff help us achieve exceptional results for our clients and bring important insights into all aspects of the firm.
Firmwide Resource Group
Our firm sponsors seven firmwide resource groups (FRG) for lawyers and staff focused on Abilities, Asian, Black, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Parents/Caregivers, and Women. These FRGs complement the firm’s efforts related to recruiting, professional development, and fostering inclusive workplaces. They are voluntary and open to all attorneys and staff.
Local Diversity and Inclusion Councils
Akin Gump has a firmwide Diversity and Inclusion Council to guide the execution of the firm’s diversity and inclusion strategy. We also have local diversity and inclusion councils in each U.S. office, and London. Diversity and inclusion councils offer lawyers and staff a chance to communicate ideas to firm management and to recommend additional initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion at the firm.
Family Friendly Policies
At Akin Gump, we support lawyers through policies and programmes that enable them to effectively manage and integrate work, family, and other responsibilities. The firm has a Reduced Work Schedule Policy, which allows lawyers to work reduced schedules and remain on partnership track. In particular, we have a significant track record of promotions of women who have availed themselves of the policy.
We also have an Agile Work Programme that recognises that agile work arrangements play an important role in providing excellent client service at the highest levels while also providing flexibility for our lawyers.
The firm works with Bright Horizon’s Family Solutions to offer our employees care for children and dependent adults.
Pro bono
Our lawyers defend human rights by representing asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and the NGOs that assist them. Our pro bono matters include public interest litigation, legislative counselling, poverty law and transactions, in each of Akin Gump’s offices. The firm is also focused on leveraging our tremendous pro bono commitment to address injustice and pursue equality throughout our communities.
Asia
Akin Gump’s Asian offices are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all members of the Akin Gump community can thrive and grow. We maintain a culture that sees differences as strength. Local chapters of our firmwide resource groups support our LGBTQ+, women lawyers, and also support family and caregivers.
We have an active chapter of our Women’s FRG in the Hong Kong office. The group provides a forum for the firm’s women to build relationships internally and externally and provide targeted professional development. In Hong Kong, in addition to local social events, our Women’s FRG were sponsors of The Women’s Foundation’s International Women’s Day lunch, the annual Women of Influence Conference by American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Tedx TinHau Women event, and hosted an in-house training session on communicating and presenting with impact and confidence.
We are also sponsors of the Hong Kong LGBT+ Attorneys (HKGALA) Network, which aims to promote LGBT+ diversity and inclusion in the legal profession in Hong Kong.