Noted for its ‘top-notch and meticulous work’, the team at Rajah & Tann Asia has expertise in aviation and Islamic financing-related matters. Sustainability and green financing are particular areas of specialism of the team also. It is jointly led by Angela Lim, who handles a handling a wide range of cross-border transactions, including those regarding acquisition leveraged financing, green-field project financing and debt restructuring, across Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, and fellow co-head Ng Sey Ming who handles project, real estate and acquisition financing as well as leveraged buy-out cases. Mei Shi Ho is well-regarded for her capabilities in syndicated loans, real estate financing, green and sustainability-linked financing.
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Testimonials
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‘A competent team with deep market knowledge and track-record with sound advice provided.’
‘Ng Sey Ming has deep experience and strong market knowledge, while Mei Shi Ho has good understanding of all issues and provides sound advice.’
‘The team is exceptional. They go over and beyond to meet the challenging deadlines and client requirements. They are also extremely patient and show much grit and tenacity during difficult moments.’
‘Prompt, collaborative, works well with banks and clients.’
‘Top-notch and meticulous work. Commercial savviness and solutions-oriented. Extremely responsive.’
Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- Citicorp International Limited
- Vietjet Airlines
- Royal Brunei Airlines
Work highlights
Assisted Vietjet, in reaffirming their monumental US$8bn acquisition of over 400 CFM advanced LEAP-1B aircraft engines, which are used to power VietJet’s large fleet of 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Assisted Vietjet in securing a landmark agreement with Airbus for the US$7.3bn (catalogue price) order of 20 A330-900 NEO widebody aircraft.
Acting for Royal Brunei Airlines, the national carrier for Brunei, in their landmark US$1.6bn (at catalogue prices) acquisition of four state-of-the-art 787-9 Dreamliner Boeing widebody aircraft along with other ancillary services.
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Practice head
Angela Lim; Ng Sey Ming
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Mei Shi Ho