Linklaters has an integrated English and Singapore law banking and finance practice, which continues to earn accolades for acquisition and leveraged finance, private credit financings, bilateral and syndicated facilities, and restructurings. It remains noted for cross-border financings involving India, Indonesia and Vietnam. India continues to be a particular bright spot for the Singapore team that has also cemented its position in private credit, fund finance and sustainability-linked financings. Head of the Asia banking practice, Philip Badge is at the pinnacle of the market in structured financings, acquisition finance and leveraged finance in India and Indonesia. Fiona Gray leads the Asia private credit group and is a notable leader in fund finance in Southeast Asia. Dior Lin is another rounded practitioner that has made a further impression in sustainability-linked financings. Rahul Chatterji has deepened the firm’s presence in leveraged finance and private credit, particularly in relation to India. Counsel Douglas Doherty is another key figure in leveraged finance and private credit.
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Testimonials
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‘Phil Badge is our key relationship partner. An outstanding lawyer with a vast array of technical legal knowledge and strong negotiation skills.'
'Rahul Chatterji is experienced with financings in India.'
'Douglas Dougherty is an up and rising star in the finance team.’
‘There was seamless coverage between the teams in Singapore and Indonesia. The Linklaters team gave extremely practical and solutions-driven advice.’
‘The team was extremely responsive, anticipated our needs as clients and went above and beyond on many occasions.’
'Fiona Gray is an excellent partner to work with.'
‘The Linklaters team in Singapore is able to provide high quality legal advice when it comes to legal documentation work for highly complex acquisition financing deals. The unique requirements due to heavy amounts of structuring/negotiations done by us as a bank requires law firms that are able to adapt accordingly so as to translate our commercial intentions accurately and adequately in the relevant documentation.’
‘The team led by Phil Badge, comprising of Dior Lin and James Lek, are not only responsive, but showcase high level of aptitude and market knowledge which has time and again proven to be invaluable in the legal documentation stage of transactions. Legal advice is tailored to the specific circumstances and is well thought through to balance both commercial viability and ensuring adequacy in terms of legal protection.’
Key clients
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (Hong Kong Branch)
- Standard Charted Bank
- JP Morgan Chase Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Nickel Industries Limited
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited,
- BNP Paribas,
- Credit Suisse AG
- Citibank N. A
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Fiona Gray
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Dior Lin
Practice head
Philip Badge
Other key lawyers
Fiona Gray; Dior Lin; Rahul Chatterji; Douglas Doherty; James Lek