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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Testimonials
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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.’
- 'Theodore Heng stood out as he has been very helpful in explaining everything in details. He is not just focusing on client servicing to senior members but also helped junior team members understand the terms and negotiation points in details'
- 'The Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow Corporate and M&A team consistently delivers exceptional quality of advice and execution. What sets the team apart is its seamless integration of regional expertise with deep local understanding, particularly in navigating complex cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions in Asia.'
- 'Among the individuals I have worked with, Ms. Xiao Hui, Ting stands out as an exceptional professional who combines technical mastery with genuine client focus. She possesses a rare ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable strategies aligned with business objectives.'
- 'Shirin Tang is fantastic. She's always on point and we can trust her advice implicitly, which saves us a lot of time and effort. She is creative and constructive in finding solutions that meet our needs.'
Key clients
- Baxter International Inc.
- Macquarie Asset Management
- PSP Investments
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- AIA Group
- APG Asset Management N.V
- BlackRock
- CITIC Limited
- Jebsen & Jessen Pte. Ltd.
- LYFE Capital
- Nomura Holdings, Inc.
- Olam Group
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.
Advising Macquarie Asset Management and PSP Investments in the auction sale of AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre business with operations in multiple APAC jurisdictions including Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Represented CITIC Limited in the proposed exit from its minority investment in McDonald’s China business.
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