WongPartnership LLP ‘understands commercial concerns and does not give textbook solutions’, remaining a dominant force in equity and debt capital markets offerings. It continues to land many of the prime engagements in Singapore and plays anchor roles on deals across the region, including equity offerings in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. REITs and business trust offerings have been a driving force of the firm’s practice over recent years, though it has an active presence in all major sectors and product areas. It has also made an impression in de-SPAC transactions. The firm represents a multitude of issuers and underwriters, including local, regional and international banks. Hui Choon Yuen heads the financial services group and is a leading name in debt offerings and debt issuance programmes. Gail Ong is a senior figure in equity offerings. Karen Yeoh, James Choo and Trevor Chuan are also key partners.
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‘Very experienced team. Puts effort into training the juniors so that the work product is overall consistently good. Responsive. Understands commercial concerns and does not give textbook solutions.’
‘Karen Yeoh is exceptionally dedicated and will pull out all stops to get the deal done.’
‘Deep experience acting as counsel for the banks with know-how on what is the best way to proceed forward when faced with issues.’
‘Strong turnaround and partner involvement and responsiveness. Associates delivered high quality work and fast turnaround.’
‘Steady and consistent.’
‘Gail Ong is a knowledge champion, commercially balanced and strong execution expertise.’
Key clients
- DBS Bank
- Ascott Residence Trust Management
- United Overseas Bank
- Citigroup Global Markets Singapore
- Cerberus European Investments
- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings
- NIO
- Ever Glory United Holdings
- Heeton Holdings
- Parkway Trust Management
Work highlights
Advised the joint financial advisers on Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation's initial business combination with live-streaming platform 17Live Inc.
Acted as issuer counsel in the establishment of SATS and its treasury vehicle's $3bn multicurrency debt issuance programme.
Advised PepsiCo and its subsidiary PepsiCo Singapore Financing I on the issuance of $1.75bn of notes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Choon Yuen Hui
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alvin Chua
Practice head
Hui Choon Yuen; Gail Ong
Other key lawyers
Karen Yeoh; James Choo; Trevor Chua; Jen Vern Loh; Alvin Chua