Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of corporate transactional services, including highly complex and novel deals across business carve-outs, majority and minority acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, strategic and two-stage investments, and restructurings, often drawing on expertise from regulatory, tax, banking & finance, and antitrust teams. Andrew Martin has expertise in post-acquisition integration, carve-outs, restructuring, and complex compliance and governance matters, and is regularly instructed by multinational companies and private equity houses from Asia, the US, and Europe. The practice has been strengthened by the arrival of practice head Shirin Tang in October 2024. Tang draws on over two decades of experience in M&A and private equity transactions. Boo Bee Chun is highly sought after by clients in the healthcare, energy, mining, technology, and industrials sectors, exhibiting significant expertise in private equity, venture capital, and fund-related investments. Lip Kian Ang joined the firm in October 2024 bringing a wealth of knowledge in corporate, regulatory, shareholder and employment matters. Xiao Hui Ting places a strong focus on representing domestic and cross-border corporate and private equity firms.
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- 'The team was very well coordinated. If we ever required opinions or consultation on a topic which was new, the team would internally coordinate and bring the person from that practice area so that they can provide advice on the matter. It was very efficient both from time and cost perspective.’
‘They understand the business and customise the advice. The legal advice is accompanied by risk assessments and hence it becomes easy to convey to business.’
Key clients
- Baxter International Inc.
- Macquarie Asset Management
Work highlights
Advising Baxter International Inc. on the carve out of its kidney care business and the subsequent pre-sale restructuring before it was sold to global investment firm Carlyle.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Shirin Tang
Other key lawyers
Xiao Hui Ting; Lip Kian Ang; Andrew Martin; Theodore Heng; Boo Bee Chun