Allen & Gledhill LLP‘s expertise covers the full range of capital markets and financing arrangements in the REITs and business trust space. The team has also been involved in initial public offerings, introductions, listings and medium term note issues by Singapore REITs. Jerry Koh’s active practice covers investment funds, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions, advising on numerous international and domestic transactions. Tan Tze Gay‘s expertise spans equity and debt capital markets, as well as regulatory and compliance mandates. Margaret Chin has substantial experience in a wide range of debt offerings including vanilla bond issues, medium term note programmes and hybrid instruments. All mentioned lawyers act as team leaders.
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Testimonials
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‘Definitely the leading 'go to' firm for S-REITs. The team is knowledgeable, has good grasp of regulatory considerations on both sides, and has exceptional execution capability and track record.’
‘Top quality work and familiarity with industry, market practice and regulators.’
‘A&G stands out as Singapore’s top-notch Capital Markets legal firm, distinguished by its exceptional legal and structuring expertise, deep transactional experience and insightful appreciation of the industries and regulatory environment they serve.’
‘At the heart of A&G’s success is a team of outstanding legal professionals whose individual and collective strengths consistently set the firm apart from its competitors including their commitment to excellence, mastery of complex transactions, highly responsive and proactive approach to transactions and an unwavering attention to detail which provide the Clients with a high level of comfort and assurance on the quality of work in spite of demanding circumstances and challenging deadlines.'
'Strong understanding of the entire REIT ecosystem and very client focused. Relationships inside the regulatory to provide insights into current interpretations is very valuable.'
'Strong and consistent with in-depth market knowledge.'
'Passionate for the market and clients.'
'Best Singapore law firm, most knowledgeable and experienced team of Capital Markets lawyers, well versed in Singapore law matters.'
'A&G is the best law firm in town. They are our go-to law firm for issuer counsel roles on SGX IPOs. The firm has a strong culture and work ethics, which reflects in the behaviour of its partners and associates.'
'Hoe Yue has been a stand-out long-term partner. He is always calm, and provides great insights that are commercial, practical, and timely.'
Work highlights
Advised on the establishment of US$10 billion global covered bond programme by Maybank Singapore Limited.
Advised on a S$1.1 billion equity fundraising by Keppel DC REIT in connection with the acquisition of two artificial-intelligence (AI) ready hyperscale data centres worth S$1.38 billion.
Advised United Overseas Bank, on the secondary listing of PC Partner Group Limited on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
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.
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jerry Koh; Margaret Chin; Tan Tze Gay