CMS acts for a diverse range of clients across the technology, healthcare and life sciences, energy and consumer goods sectors on domestic and cross-border M&A, fundraising mandates and reorganisations. Managing partner Toby Grainger leads the ‘proactive team’ and advises on M&A, venture capital transactions and multi-jurisdictional investments across the Asia Pacific region, while Gerald Licnachan is noted for his expertise in private capital deals in the energy and infrastructure arenas.
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Testimonials
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‘This team is able to look for, adapt to and implement practical solutions to legal issues.’
‘The lawyers that we work with are good in surveying the local legal landscape and propose solutions based on their experiences in other jurisdictions.’
‘A very competent and proactive team. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best international teams in Singapore.’
‘Diligence and promptness. Their advice is pragmatic and succinct.'
- 'They have handled the most complex of matters with ease.’
‘The team is accessible, delivers on time and strives towards pragmatic solutions.’
‘They are hands on and pragmatic, which is critical in the successful execution of a transaction.’
Key clients
- BioNTech
- ShopBack (Ecommerce Enablers Pte. Ltd.)
- BitDefender
- Roojai (Ignite Thailand Holdings Limited)
- Fremantle
- Gupshup
- Umami Bioworks
- Ocean 14 Capital Fund
- KreditBee
- Entoria Energy
Work highlights
Acting for BioNTech on the acquisition from Novartis of a site and premises in Singapore for the development of mRNA and other capabilities.
Acting for Roojai on the planned acquisition of the Direct Asia insurance group in Singapore and Thailand from Hiscox.
Acting for Bitdefender on its cross-border acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security.
Lawyers
Practice head
Toby Grainger
Other key lawyers
Gerald Licnachan; Sam Ng