The team at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is led by Emmanuel Hadjidakis who regularly acts in Islamic finance, property finance and restructuring matters for financial institutions, borrowers and private equity funds. Kah Chin Chu advises financial institutions, sponsors and borrowers in financing transactions, including syndicated and bilateral bank loans, structured financing and leveraged loans. Kenneth Chuah has extensive experience acting for banks, borrowers and sponsors in structured trade and commodity, acquisition and real estate finance, as well as restructurings. Ian Roebuck advises on fund finance transactions and complex cross-border acquisition and leveraged finance matters across Southeast Asia.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Kenneth Chuah is very effective in managing projects with a good grasp and understanding of our requirements.’

  • ‘Kah Chin Chu is a reliable and experienced veteran that provide valuable advice to move things to a successful close. She has assisted my team to overcome seemingly impossible impasses.’

  • ‘From our experience working with Baker McKenzie, the team consistently demonstrates responsiveness, respectfulness, and a strong willingness to accommodate our needs.'

  • 'They are flexible in their approach and deliver advice and support in a timely manner, which is critical in our fast-paced environment. Their professionalism and collaborative attitude makes working with them straightforward and efficient.’

  • ‘Emmanuel Hadjidakis has the ability to be flexible and business minded.'

  • 'Their ability to work seamlessly with their partner firms in the region and still be the single point of contact is a plus.’
  • ‘Kenneth Chuah has been approachable, knowledgeable and responsive.'

Key clients

  • Bank of Baroda
  • DBS Bank
  • CTBC Bank
  • HSBC
  • Mizuho Bank
  • MUFG Bank
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Barclays
  • Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Bank of America, N.A.
  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Limited, India

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Emmanuel Hadjidakis

Other key lawyers

Kah Chin Chu; Kenneth Chuah; Ian Roebuck