Capital markets: equity and debt: local firms Tier 2

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC has a fine history in capital markets offerings, both on the main board and Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange. It is a Continuing Sponsor for Catalist businesses. Additionally, it boasts US securities expertise within the team for any Rule 144A/Regulation S offerings. More recently, the Singapore office has leveraged the resources and expertise of the wider international firm to advise a series of Singapore clients on their plans for offerings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The Singapore team has also advised on a number of reverse takeovers. Joo Khin Ng, Bernard Lui, and Sin Teck Lim are all impressive capital markets specialists.

Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 2

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC primarily operates in the public company space, covering large-cap, mid-cap, and smaller businesses, including those listed on the Singapore Exchange and its Catalist board, the growth company-oriented exchange. It is very much a fine local Singapore firm that is part of a prominent international brand. Well plugged into the oil and gas industry, the Singapore team has advised on a series of asset disposals, distressed transactions, and diversification-driven deals linked to the financial troubles in the sector. Reverse takeovers are another forte for the firm. Wai Ming Yap, Bernard Lui, and Joo Khin Ng are rated for public company deals, while Suet-Fern Lee is a leader in cross-border and international transactions.

Labour and employment: local firms Tier 2

At Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC, Wai Ming Yap's practice spans domestic and international employment issues, assisting global corporates and senior executives with day-to-day HR support, as well as contentious issues that may arise in the course of employment, such as termination of key executives. Wendy Tan and the 'commercially astute' Daniel Chia are also highly reputable litigators, often acting for employers in cases involving the enforcement of non-competition and other post-termination restraints,  and internal investigations into employee misconduct.

Restructuring and insolvency: local firms Tier 2

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC's full-service Singapore office has a breadth of expertise in Singapore and English governed restructuring and insolvency law, ranging from complex corporate debt restructurings to contentious issues arising out of distressed situations such as liquidations, corporate insolvencies, and Judicial Management. Practice head Guan Feng Chen has more than 20 years' experience in corporate debt restructurings, which is complemented by Wendy Tan's extensive courtroom experience in insolvency litigation. Bernard Lui and Sin Teck Lim are also of note for debt restructuring work.

Banking and finance: local firms Tier 3

Investment funds: local firms Tier 3

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC's 'solid and reliable investment funds practice', headed by Joel Seow and Edward Bennett acts for banks, pension funds, corporations, and private equity funds across various asset classes and jurisdictions, with particular strengths in fund management and licensing and regulatory requirements. The team is also increasingly active in non-traditional private investment fund setups and advising on the establishment of new variable capital companies fund vehicles, following its launch in early 2020.

Shipping: local firms Tier 3

Wendy Tan leads the shipping practice at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC, and is recommended for her 'in-depth knowledge of the subject'. Best known for her skilled advocacy in shipping, international trade, and commodities disputes, she is also increasingly active in insolvency claims. She also undertakes non-contentious general maritime-related insurance work.

Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 4

The Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC disputes team is comprised of 'extremely responsive and brilliant strategists', led by Wendy Tan and Daniel Chia, and is particularly active in commercial, corporate, and financial disputes. Tan is highlighted for her knowledge of the shipping industry, and is a go-to litigator for disputes arising in the course of international trade and commodities, energy, insurance, and logistics sectors. Fellow litigator Chia 'is a first-class lawyer across a huge range of practice areas'. 

International arbitration Tier 4

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC continues to handle a breadth of international commercial arbitrations. It also counts international trade and maritime disputes among its areas of specialism, for which Wendy Tan is a key contact. Daniel Chia's impressive practice spans construction, engineering, energy and insurance, among other sector.