Described as ‘driven and proactive’, Morrison Foerster (Singapore) focuses on high-growth industries including private equity, real estate, advanced manufacturing, technology, life sciences, and financial services. Leveraging deep regional integration with the Greater China and Japan offices, the firm advises leading global investors, funds, and corporates on complex cross-border transactions, investment structures, and ESG-driven deals across Asia. The ’incredibly responsive and calm’ Tabitha Saw leads the group, recommended for her significant expertise in cross-border deals, particularly within the logistics, data centres and industrial real estate spaces. Scott Jalowayski maintains a strong practice advising private equity funds, their portfolio companies and other investment managers.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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‘This is a diverse team with each team member playing its role well. They adapt to client's needs and are able to provide tailored solutions.’
‘The individuals worked with are driven and proactive approach. They also do a good job on following up and asking insightful questions regarding clients needs and wants.'
- 'The team are resourceful when cases require other local support and expertise in different jurisdictions.’
‘The team in Singapore is plugged seamlessly into their global network and hence is able to draw on their multi-jurisdictional competence yet with local committed partners. Their team comprises lawyers who have sharp commercial instinct, deep sectoral knowledge, and leads with precision in deal structuring.’
‘We recently worked with Tabitha Saw on numerous multi-jurisdictional mandates involving logistics, data infrastructure, and industrial portfolios across Southeast Asia, India, and Greater China. She stands out for her ability to bridge legal complexities with pragmatic solutions, and is incredibly responsive and calm even under intense time or commercial pressure. It is always a pleasure working with her.’
Key clients
- ESR
- FLOW Digital Infrastructure
- GCP Capital Partners Ltd.
- GLP Pte. Ltd.
- Hillhouse Investment
- Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd.
- Princeton Digital Group
- Yondr
Lawyers
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.
Lisa Yeo
Practice head
Tabitha Saw
Other key lawyers
Scott Jalowayski; Lisa Yeo; Stephanie Kam