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Singapore > White-collar crime - Foreign firms Tier 1
Well regarded for its ‘deep expertise, strategic approach, and commitment to delivering good-quality results’, Morrison Foerster (Singapore) handles the spectrum of matters, from government investigations and regulatory proceedings to internal investigations, transactional issues, compliance, and risk assessment. The team is spearheaded by Daniel Levison, who advises clients on compliance matters and conducts internal investigations and compliance reviews across the Asia-Pacific region. Elsewhere in the team, Yi-Jun Kang focuses on complex, cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration, and white-collar investigations, and Rishikeesh Wijaya stands out for his focus on investigations, white-collar, and ethics and compliance matters across the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on Greater China.Practice head(s):
Daniel Levison
Other key lawyers:
Rishikeesh Wijaya, Lingeng Zhuang; Yi-Jun Kang; Sheryl Janet George
Testimonials
‘MoFo’s internal investigations practice is strong for its deep expertise, strategic approach, and commitment to delivering good-quality results. The team comprises experienced lawyers who can handle complex investigations across jurisdictions.’
‘Daniel Levison is a good partner with a charismatic personality.’
‘Daniel Levison is our go to partner in APAC for advice in the white collar crime arena throughout APAC. He is the leading expert in his field in APAC, and has worked with our in-house team for many years so has an in-depth understanding of our businesses and risk tolerance.’
‘Commercial mindedness and ability to solve practical issues.’
‘Daniel Levison is a class act and always a pleasure to work with. He really knows his stuff and has a great network to supplement any areas where we need outside help.’
‘Great global reach and local teams that genuinely work together to produce detailed yet commercial advice.’
Work highlights
Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 2
The ‘commercial, practical and efficient’ practice at Morrison Foerster (Singapore) handles M&A, private equity transactions and joint ventures across the logistics and real estate sectors, with its workload gradually including deals involving data centres. Practice head Tabitha Saw advises on private equity transactions in the data centre and real estate arenas. Between September 2024 and January 2025, previous managing partner Shirin Tang, Steven Tran, and Lip Kian Ang departed the firm.Practice head(s):
Tabitha Saw
Other key lawyers:
Lisa Yeo
Testimonials
‘Commercial, practical and efficient.’
‘A technically excellent team with fantastic client management skills.’
Key clients
GLP Pte. Ltd.
Princeton Digital Group
IndoSpace
FLOW Digital Infrastructure
GDS
MUFG Innovation Partners
ESR
Work highlights
- Acted as international counsel to GLP Capital Partners in a venture to establish a new strategy, GCP China Advanced Research Manufacturing Value-Add Partners
- Acted as international counsel to GLP Capital Partners in closing a venture representing approximately RMB 1.75 billion of fresh capital for its China value-add strategies.
- Represented Yondr Group, a global developer of hyperscale data centers, in its JPY5.4 billion strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation to initiate a development project for a hyperscale data center utilising renewable energy, set to launch in the West Tokyo area.
Singapore > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 3
Morrison Foerster (Singapore)’s rapid emergence in recent years is illustrated by its exposure to big-ticket and complex engagements in multiple areas, notably in acquisition and leveraged finance, private equity-driven financings, real estate finance, subscription line financings and margin loans. The Singapore banking and finance team has also continued to make an impression in sustainability-linked loans and ESG performance-linked financings. It retains close links to major banks and borrowers, including financial investors. Yemi Tépé (‘understands client demands and consistently delivers’) continues to win praise from the market, leading the team in multiple high-quality matters across Asia Pacific, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China and Japan. Charlyn Lim is a well established associate. Hong Cheong Wong departed the firm at the beginning of 2025.Practice head(s):
Yemi Tépé
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team tailors advice to its client’s needs, thinking from different perspectives while being cost effective.’
‘Very knowledgeable and professional individuals. Willing to make themselves available despite multiple time zones.’
‘Yemi Tépé leads a deep bench of lawyers with broad experience across a wide range of finance transactions. The team combines technical expertise with a highly commercial approach and they are an impressive outfit capable of handling complex transactions to challenging timeframes.’
‘Yemi Tépé understands client demands and consistently delivers, combining technical proficiency and knowledge with a commercial approach.’
‘The banking team, helmed by Yemi Tépé, is able to navigate all transactions with ease and proficiency. Makes it easy for you to work with them as you trust them wholeheartedly.’
‘Yemi Tépé is undoubtedly a leader in this field. She has the complete trust of the clients as she is top in her class. Counterparties also respect her for her depth of knowledge.’
Key clients
Ascendent Capital Partners
GLP
Work highlights
- Represented Ascendent Capital Partners in connection with its acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies, including the acquisition financing aspects.
Singapore > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3
The team at Morrison Foerster (Singapore) is noted for its experience in open-ended real estate funds, in addition to advising fund managers and investors on the formation and operation of private equity funds and venture capital funds. Following the departure of Jason Nelms in January 2024, Tabitha Saw is the key contact in the group.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
GLP Pte. Ltd.
IndoSpace
Celadon Partners
Work highlights
- Representing IndoSpace in the formation of IndoSpace Logistics Parks IV (ILP IV), the company’s fourth development vehicle, targeting US$600 million of total equity commitments.
- Represented GLP Pte. Ltd. on the formation of Japan’s largest private open-ended logistics real estate income fund (JIF) and continues to provide ongoing advice on the operation of the fund.
- Represented GLP Capital Partners in closing approximately RMB 1.75 billion of fresh capital for its China value-add strategies, which will be invested in a pre-identified portfolio of GLP-developed modern logistics assets comprising four logistics industrial parks located in Beijing, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay Area.
Singapore > TMT: foreign firms Tier 3
Morrison Foerster (Singapore) is part of a global firm that is closely associated with the technology sector. The Singapore office is best known for technology transactions and works with some of the biggest technology investors in the world. In recent years, it has worked on a series of major data centre transactions; Tabitha Saw is a recognised specialist in the data centre sector, especially servicing, leasing and co-location agreements. The Singapore office is also actively engaged in the fintech sector. Lip Kian Ang and Shirin Tang left the firm in October 2024.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ESR
Flow
Intudo Ventures
Princeton Digital Group
Yondr
Work highlights
- Advised MUFG Bank and MUFG Innovation Partners on their participation in a Series B investment in Lentra AI Private.
- Advised MUIP on its participation in a Series A investment in Broom.id.
Singapore > Energy: foreign firms Tier 4
Praised as ‘exceptionally communicative and solution oriented’, the team at Morrison Foerster (Singapore) advises on renewable energy projects, in addition to acting for developers, investors, and financiers on every aspect of the LNG value chain. Yemi Tépé jointly leads the team alongside Per Lindberg, who brings ‘a tremendous amount of industry expertise to bear’ in power, LNG regasification, and decarbonization projects, and counts project developers, investors and lenders among his key roster of clients.Practice head(s):
Yemi Tépé; Per Lindberg
Testimonials
‘Industrial knowledge, experience in the cross-border transactions and understanding of the global standard.’
‘Deep knowledge and experience in structured finance and good balance between legal and commercial.’
‘Per Lindberg is capable of driving the negotiations strongly and can deliver with not only a legal but also strategic mindset.’
‘This team is exceptionally communicative and solution oriented, always available when needed despite the significant time difference between our offices and theirs.’
‘Per Lindberg has brought a tremendous amount of industry expertise to bear, helping shape our contractual approach. He has looked out for our interests and has proposed solutions that allow us to better serve our prospective clients.’
‘The team excels due to their extensive experience and commitment to understanding and addressing each client’s specific needs, offering tailored and strategic solutions.’
‘Per Lindberg shows an outstanding performance in negotiating with counterparty and supporting the client to deepen its thoughts.’
‘Tremendous renewable energy business and legal knowledge and expertise across various jurisdictions in Asia, coupled with a realistic, practical application to get to effective results.’
Key clients
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation
EverStream Energy Capital Management
SoftBank Group Corp
Work highlights
- Advised SoftBank Group Co. in its investment in Amea Power.
- Advised Sumitomo Corporation on its sale of the San Cristóbal Mine in Bolivia.
Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 4
Morrison Foerster (Singapore)’s finance and projects team is experienced when it comes to advising clients in the conventional power, mining, oil and gas and transportation sectors. It has also increasingly been working with renewable energy projects. Team co-head Per Lindberg has expertise working across a spectrum of energy and infrastructure matters, with deep experience in power, LNG regasification, and decarbonisation projects. Lyna Luo advises developers, lenders and investors in project development and project financings, M&As, construction, and a wide variety of commercial contracts.Practice head(s):
Yemi Tépé; Per Lindberg
Testimonials
‘We have found the firm to be exceptional in handling our project needs. Their specialised expertise, effective negotiation skills, and deep industry knowledge have been crucial for our success.’
‘The team’s strength is their ability to approach any issue (no matter how complex) front and center in a thoughtful and considered manner, highlighting helpful concerns and guiding the business to think through relevant considerations so that they find the right solution for the business.’
‘Per Lindberg is a stand-out partner, who is able to break down complex problems into easy-to-understand issues and recommendations. Per gives excellent legal advice and is a very effective negotiator and lawyer.’
‘This team is exceptionally communicative and solution oriented.’
‘Per Lindberg showcases an outstanding performance in negotiating with counterparties and supporting the client.’
‘The team is efficient and always to the point.’
‘Per Lindberg is not only a legal expert but also a strategic guide. He can facilitate negotiations in an efficient manner and focus firstly on the critical items.’
Key clients
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation
EverStream Energy Capital Management
SoftBank Group Corp
Work highlights
- Advising DFC on its proposed project financing of the Colombo West International Port Terminal Project in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Advising DFC on all aspects of its financing of a new 12-fibre pair subsea cable system, which will traverse the Java and Celebes Seas and will exploit the “Great Circle” route to the United States West Coast.
China > Data protection: foreign firms
The privacy and data security group at Morrison Foerster is based across China and Hong Kong and largely advises international clients on China’s data protection and privacy landscape. The team stands out for its experience in data breaches and security incidents as well as its sector expertise in financial services and life sciences. As a global practice, the firm is also well-versed in international data transfers. The practice is jointly led by Paul McKenzie, Chuan Sun and Gordon Milner
, with McKenzie and Sun splitting their time between Beijing and Shanghai while Milner sits in Hong Kong and Singapore. McKenzie specialises in transactional matters involving licensing, sharing and handling of data, while Sun advises multinational corporations on data compliance, data breaches, localisation and issues relating to data export security assessments. Milner offers expertise in cross-border data matters, Gigi Yuen focuses on data privacy and data security issues, and associate Tingting Gao handles data protection and cybersecurity compliance. Practice head(s):
Paul McKenzie; Chuan Sun; Gordon Milner
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Roblox/Luobu
Work highlights
- Advising Roblox and Luobu on China’s privacy and data security matters relating to the ongoing operations of the Roblox online game platform.
China > Fintech: foreign firms
The practice at Morrison Foerster advises fintech companies, private equity and venture capital clients investing in fintech, as well as fintech funds, on a range of matters. The team excels in assisting investors and start-ups, and is well versed in regulatory issues facing fintech clients in China. The team is supported by its data privacy and cybersecurity practice, as well as its global fintech group. Based in Singapore, team lead Gordon Milner is a specialist in advising on a range of issues from blockchain, NFTs, digital currencies and innovative online services. Chuan Sun co-leads the team from Shanghai and is an expert in corporate and commercial fintech transactions, while co-head Paul McKenzie leads from Beijing and advises international and US fintech companies on the China market. Practice head(s):
Gordon Milner; Chuan Sun; Paul McKenzie
Key clients
Alibaba
Alpha Financial Technology
Roblox
Work highlights
- Assisted the committee of the Independent Directors of Alibaba (AIC) with Alibaba’s acquisition of a 33% equity interest in Ant.
- Advised Roblox on the structuring and establishment of its joint venture with Tencent.
- Advised CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) and CCB International on the proposed initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Zhubajie Co.
Morrison Foerster (Singapore) > Firm Profile
The firm: With approximately 1,000 lawyers in 17 offices, Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) is a preeminent global law firm dedicated to delivering business-oriented results to clients across the United States, Asia and Europe. Dynamic technology and life science companies, large financial institutions, private funds, private equity and venture capital firms, leading consumer product companies and other market leaders come to MoFo for knowledge, innovation and business aptitude. MoFo handles some of the world’s largest cross-border transactions and resolves major disputes across multiple jurisdictions. The firm has a long-standing commitment to diversity, pro bono work and social justice.
MoFo provides integrated international and local law advice throughout Asia. The Singapore office features lawyers who are US, England & Wales and Hong Kong qualified. They have many years of experience in managing complex cross border transactions across diverse jurisdictions, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Areas of practice: MoFo’s Singapore clients – and the firm’s global clients doing business in the South and Southeast Asia regions – benefit from the firm’s interdisciplinary and cross-border approach. The firm has an unmatched depth of experience in facilitating regional inbound and outbound transactions, including corporate M&A, banking and finance, fund formation, insurance, and private equity, particularly in the real estate, financial institutions, life sciences and technology sectors. In addition to transactional capabilities, the firm has expertise in all forms of dispute resolution, investigations and regulatory compliance matters.
Banking and finance: MoFo’s Singapore-based finance practice advises clients throughout the region on a comprehensive range of multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. These include domestic and cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, public to private takeovers, debt structuring and restructuring, margin loans, project finance, syndicated lending and subscription line financing.
Corporate M&A: MoFo’s Singapore corporate group has been entrenched in Asia for decades. The partners are veteran deal advisers with substantial experience handling inbound, outbound and intra-regional private equity, cross-border investment, joint ventures, strategic alliances and asset-based transactions across South and Southeast Asia.
Dispute resolution: MoFo’s Singapore litigation and arbitration team handles all types of disputes including those heard before courts and administrative agencies, arbitration panels, and other tribunals. The team has arbitrated cases before leading regional arbitration centres such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), as well as the major equivalent arbitration centres outside Asia. The firm specialises in IP litigation, including US International Trade Commission disputes, defence against patent infringement claims, adversarial patent licence negotiations, patent prosecution and counseling.
Energy, projects and infrastructure: The Singapore energy and infrastructure group provides full service legal representation across every facet of the energy and infrastructure landscape. The team represents key stakeholders, including sponsors, state owned entities, contractors and lenders, and advises on the entire lifecycle of energy and infrastructure assets – from structuring, planning and licensing through to construction, financing and operation.
Insurance: MoFo advises insurers in relation to cross-border M&A, disposals and joint venture arrangements, Fintech and Insurtech transactions, as well as handling commercial disputes. The practice also advises insurers on the most complex and innovative applications of warranty and indemnity insurance policies.
Investigations and regulatory compliance: MoFo has one of the world’s leading FCPA, compliance and investigations practices. The Singapore team features attorneys with significant experience in all types of investigations and regulatory compliance issues faced by global companies in the region including allegations of anti-competitive conduct, bribery and fraud. The team also works closely with the firm’s transactions teams on pre-investment and post-closing due diligence matters.
Investment funds: MoFo’s Singapore investment funds practice represents fund sponsors and investors in the formation and operation of investment funds of all strategies, including; buyout; venture capital, growth capital and private equity; distressed, turnaround and special situations; real estate and real asset infrastructure; credit and private debt; hedge and fund-of-funds.
Real estate: The Singapore real estate team represents investors in the formation of funds and joint ventures and financing in relation to real estate investments in Asia and internationally. The group has a robust practice representing real estate private equity firms, investment managers, sovereign wealth funds, development companies and REITs that invest in real estate assets and companies in the sector.
Technology: MoFo Singapore assists leading telecommunications and IT companies, global banks and financial institutions, biotech companies and private equity funds in navigating legal, structuring and commercial challenges arising from handling technology projects in Asia’s rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-bribery/anti-corruption/Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) | Daniel P. Levison | [email protected] | +65 6922 2041 |
| Banking and finance | Yemi Tépé | [email protected] | +65 6922 2057 |
| Data privacy | Paul McKenzie | [email protected] | +65 6922 2066 |
| Fund formation and co-investments | Jason Nelms | [email protected] | +65 6922 2025 |
| International arbitration | Craig I. Celniker | [email protected] | +65 6922 2059 |
| Investigations and regulatory compliance | Daniel P. Levison | [email protected] | +65 6922 2041 |
| Litigation | Daniel P. Levison | [email protected] | +65 6922 2041 |
| Project Finance (Energy & Infrastructure) | Tessa Davis | [email protected] | +656922 2016 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Paul McKenzie | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Gordon Milner | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : approximately 1,000 At this office : 23Languages
English French Japanese Mandarin ThaiOther
Singapore office managing partner: : Daniel Levison Singapore office managing partner: : Tabitha Saw Chair of the Firm: : Eric T. McCrath- White-collar crime - Foreign firms
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