Mr Jonathan Guwe > Dentons Rodyk > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

Dentons Rodyk has a long history in real estate finance, in particular, and has a broader emphasis on leveraged finance, general lending, syndicated lending, asset finance and structured finance. Key sectors include real estate, energy, private equity and natural resources. The team represents an impressive range of local, regional and international banks, along with real estate developers, investors and other corporate borrowers. It has continued to advise on significant real estate financings and acquisition financings over the research period, and is also making a further impression in Islamic finance. Finance practice head Doreen Sim has a prolific record in big-ticket real estate financings, along with acquisition finance, and is an established name in cross-border transactions. Joo Thye Tan is another experienced figure, especially in energy sector project financings, as is Jonathan Guwe. Janice Ngeow leads the asset finance team and is the co-head of the Islamic finance group, which is also led by Islamic finance specialist Zhulkarnain Rahim.

The projects team at Dentons Rodyk advises on a broad range of project development matters, including M&A deals, commercial contracts and project acquisitions. Key sector strengths for the group include energy, infrastructure, power, oil and gas, and LNG, and the department regularly acts for lenders, investors and commodities clients in this space. Contentious matters are also prominent in the group’s caseload. The firm reports an uptick in instructions concerning sustainability-linked financings and ESG-related matters. Joo Thye Tan, who leads the team, advises on projects within the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Jonathan Guwe is noted for his experience in cross-border energy transactions, while Ipshita Chaturvedi has notable strength in ESG work. Kunal Kapoor left the firm in January 2023.

Dentons Rodyk handles the full range of energy and projects matters. The team is often engaged in complex cross-border work, with a particular focus on the energy sector, and demonstrates strong capabilities in advising on conventional and renewable energy work. The practice is led by Jonathan Guwe, a key name for cross-border energy mandates. Joo Thye Tan regularly handles energy, mining, and infrastructure matters, and Ron Oong is noted for his expertise in energy transactions.