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Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: foreign firms Tier 2

Sidley Austin LLP is a major player in Asia capital markets with two senior figures in Singapore; Asia capital markets head Matthew Sheridan and Manoj Bhargava. Sheridan has been at the forefront of high-yield debt in Asia Pacific over the last two decades and remains a force in the Greater China high-yield market. Bhargava is a leader in India equity and debt offerings, advising on 10 offerings for Indian companies in 2023. Elected to the partnership in 2022, Alexius Chong has built a fine reputation in Southeast Asia debt and equity transactions. With the depth of talent in the Singapore office, the firm has established itself across multiple debt and equity product areas, including IPOs, convertible bonds, investment grade debt, high-yield bonds, liability management, distressed debt restructurings and going private transactions. Key markets include Singapore, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. In headline deals, the office advised on the largest IPO in Indonesia in 2023 (PT Amman Mineral Internasional) and the largest India IPO in 2023 (Mankind Pharma).

Singapore > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 2

The team at Sidley Austin LLP in Singapore is well-placed to collaborate with the firm's offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney on fund formation mandates, showcasing notable expertise in private equity funds and hedge funds. Based in Hong Kong, Effie Vasilopoulos leads the APAC investment funds group. Key contacts on the ground include Josephine Law, who focuses on registered fund transactions and regulatory matters, and Patrick Liu, whose relocation to Singapore strengthens the team's private equity fund formation offering.

Singapore > White-collar crime - Foreign firms Tier 2

Highlighted for its ‘excellent knowledge base, industry domain expertise and great team work’, Sidley Austin LLP is well positioned to assist clients on corporate investigations, cross-border compliance, cyber, data privacy and sanctions work. Praised for her ‘pragmatic yet creative problem-solving approach’, Yuet Ming Tham leads the team and is noted for her expertise on matters concerning the FCPA, corporate compliance, investigations, sanctions, money-laundering regulations, and antitrust. Shu Min Ho handles complex cross-border investigations and compliance projects across a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, technology, biotech, and industrial.

Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 3

Housing ‘a deep bench of experienced and commercial practitioners’, Sidley Austin LLP is well-placed to handle cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, with demonstrable experience in the technology, consumer, education, digital infrastructure and real estate sectors. ‘Able to cut through the fog and get to the nub of any issue’, Charlie Wilson leads the team and acts for private equity funds and corporates on their investments and disposals across Asia. Other key contacts in the group include Parthiv Rishi, who ‘has all the details of a transaction at his fingertips’, and Eldon Chan.

Singapore > Start-up and venture capital – Foreign firms Tier 3

Sidley Austin LLP has built a fine reputation in venture and growth capital, bringing it into the heart of the start-up and emerging company sector in Southeast Asia and the wider Asia Pacific region. It covers every stage of the investment lifecycle, representing some of the biggest global and regional investors in the sector. The core team is also backed by established fintech regulatory experts in Singapore. Parthiv Rishi is an experienced private equity specialist with a background in early-stage venture financings through to trade-sales and exits. Eldon Chan impresses at associate level.

Singapore > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 4

Sidley Austin LLP is an emerging force in acquisition and leveraged finance, and private equity-driven financings. The Singapore team represents a broad range of private funds and is building its standing in fund-level financings and other structured financings. Given its commitment to the private funds world, it has gained further traction in private credit. Daniel Lindsey, who was previously located in Hong Kong, leads the team in Singapore, working primarily with private equity sponsors and private credit providers on financings across Asia Pacific.

Singapore > International arbitration Tier 4

Counting multinational corporations, governments bodies, state-owned companies and high-profile individuals among its key roster of clients, Sidley Austin LLP maintains a track record in cross-border arbitration cases, showcasing demonstrable experience across the life sciences, energy and infrastructure, real estate, financial services, technology, insurance and shipping sectors. ‘Highly intelligent and formidable’ Tai-Heng Cheng leads the team, and is also the global co-head of the firm’s international arbitration and trade practice. ‘Outstanding’ Jennifer Lim is another key contact in the team.

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms Tier 3

Sidley Austin covers international arbitration from its offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, where it handles a full spectrum of commercial disputes, including ones sitting against a backdrop of US-China relations. Tai-Heng Cheng in Singapore has a track record of claimant-side investor-state arbitration work. Greater China related disputes are key areas of activity for Desmond Ang, Friven Yeoh  and Yan Zhang, all of whom are based in Hong Kong.

Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 3

The team at Sidley Austin LLP is co-led by Charlie Wilson and Matthew Sheridan. Wilson stands out for his wealth of experience handling cross-border investments and M&A transactions involving Indonesia. With an expertise in capital markets, Sheridan recently advised on the PT Amman Mineral Internasional’s IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Alexius Chong is also noted for his capabilities concerning capital markets; he frequently assists clients such as issuers and underwriters.

India > Foreign firms

Entrusted by financial sponsors, Indian corporates and commercial banks, among other clients, Sidley Austin LLP's wide-ranging practice spans a litany of sectors, from tech and life sciences to retail and consumer products. Core streams of work include, but are not limited to capital markets, white collar investigations and tech mandates. Manoj Bhargava, who spearheads the group, handles a significant volume of equity and rights offerings and possesses considerable experience across fintech, real estate and manufacturing sectors. Parthiv Rishi is particularly strong in the private equity space, able to manage a variety of investments.