The team at Allen & Gledhill LLP is noted for its ability to ‘always put client’s interests first’. The group provides advice to financial institutions, private equity and sovereign wealth funds across the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions. Notable sectors of transactional expertise include real estate, infrastructure, energy and telecoms. The ’hugely experienced’ Kok Chee Wai heads up the team, and is experienced acting for lenders and major corporates on domestic and cross-border syndicated loans, structured and acquisition financing, as well as capital call financing matters. Mark Hudspeth acts for lenders and corporate borrowers on regional and domestic syndicated loans, structured, property development and acquisition financings, while Lim Wei Ting regularly acts for banks, major corporates, REITs and financial sponsors on domestic and cross-border financings.
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Testimonials
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‘A&G's team has been very professional, with strong technical knowledge on subject matter, especially relating to our area of financing, such as subordinated as well as onshore/offshore loans. They also have strong partnerships with law firms required to assist in such areas of financing.’
‘Deep market knowledge and expertise, able to provide sound advice.’
‘Kok Chee Wai is hugely experienced and able to understand and advise issues commercially.’
‘Strong commercial sense - works with opposing law firms to consider both perspectives to offer solutions on structuring where needed. Quick turnaround and dedication from partners and associates.’
‘A&G has a very strong corporate banking franchise and is known in the regional banking market to deliver/complete assignments within timeline and also good at managing costs. They have very proficient and experienced banking partners with good knowledge of legal expertise and can provide sound advice as well as negotiating the best outcome for their banking clients.’
‘The firm has a strong team of experienced partners with strong legal skillsets, whom are able to provide sound and practical solutions in complex transactions and provide good advice to manage difficult situations. The partners are able to negotiate an optimal outcome for banking clients. Besides the senior partners, they have a good team of associates that can provide the support to them.’
‘Dedicated team who always put the client's interest first. Committed in meeting tight timeline without compromising on the client's interest. A&G team always gives professional advice which is able to safeguard the client's interest and enables parties to agree on a common ground. A&G is able to keep the fee quote competitive without compromising on the quality of service.’
‘Arguably the top law firm for Singapore matters.'
'Our go-to Partner in A&G for complicated transactions is Mr. Lim Wei Ting, he is valued for his domain knowledge and his ability to distil complex legal arguments into commercial considerations.'
'Strong expertise in the field and highly reliable to give prompt and good advice.'
Work highlights
Advised multiple cleints as global coordinators on the S$12bn term and revolving loan facilities to Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd.
Advised the clients as transaction counsel, on the S$5.9bn term facilities to CLA Real Estate Holdings Pte. Ltd..
Advised the clients, being the mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners, on the S$2.7bn conventional loan and Islamic Murabahah facilities to Wealthy Link Pte. Ltd..
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kok Chee Wai
Other key lawyers
Mark Hudspeth; Lim Wei Ting