The Singapore team at Linklaters provides end-to-end support to clients on the establishment of derivatives and structured products, including project bonds, securitisations, and repackaging transactions. The team also advises on key domestic regulatory issues, such as initial margin implementation and interest rate reform. Practice head Evan Lam oversees a practice spanning transactional and regulatory aspects of derivatives and structured products, with expertise in structured repos, securities and commodities lending, and derivatives safe harbours. Jonathan Han remains a key individual, handling matters concerning loan facilities and asset backed securitisation.
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‘Linklaters stands out for their deep expertise, commercial awareness, and client-first approach. They consistently outperform other firms by anticipating our needs, solving complex problems with clear, practical solutions, and making us feel supported every step of the way.'
- 'What sets them apart is their ability to simplify legal complexity, collaborate seamlessly across teams and borders, and stay proactive — saving us time and effort.'
‘Our experience working with Linklaters has been consistently outstanding. Among the many law firms we’ve worked with, the Linklaters team, led by Evan Lam, stands out as the best. They have an exceptional ability to understand our needs.'
‘Very commercial, understand the needs of the business.’
‘I work with Evan Lam. He is very commercial in his advice. ’
‘Very collaborative team, always willing to go that extra mile to help their clients. Good set of lawyers and very approachable on all matters.’
‘Evan Lam, people's person to the core. Respectful and overflowing with knowledge.'
‘Go over and beyond even outside of deals to provide value to clients by proactively keeping in touch and pushing updates on market developments.'
- 'During deals they are very responsive, effective and helpful in representing our views when they represent us.'
- 'Very professional - both when representing us and acting for issuers, and easy to work with even when acting against us.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jonathan Han
Practice head
Evan Lam
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Han