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CNPLaw LLP

CNPLaw LLP

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Singapore

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Corporate and M&A: local firms

CNPLaw LLP integrates expertise from the key legal disciplines of antitrust & competition, intellectual property, and employment. The team has successfully advised on complex local and cross-border deals spanning APAC, Australia, and Europe, serving clients across diverse sectors including exhibitions, funds, F&B, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, ports, publishing, REITs, retail, shipping, and venture capital. The team is jointly spearheaded by Lisa Theng, who brings deep sector knowledge in healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, private equity, and Ken Chia, who leverages his international business experience to deliver practical, client-focused Corporate and M&A advice. Min-Li Tan is a key contact within the group.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pei Ling has previous experience and practice in Malaysia as legal advisor last time. Her previous job tenure in Malaysia helped her establish a good legal network in Malaysia. This helps us in engaging right legal advisor in Malaysia for our M&A because the M&A is for both Singapore and Malaysia.'
  • ‘John Mark Chen stands out for his exceptional clarity of thought, responsiveness, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice. He takes time to understand the business context behind every issue, offering legal strategies that are not just sound but also commercially aligned. What sets him apart from others in the market is his calm, solution-oriented approach, even under time pressure or in high-stakes scenarios. His communication is always clear, structured, and helpful—making decision-making far easier on the client’s end. We have come to rely on him as a trusted advisor across a broad range of matters.'
  • ‘CNPLaw’s team stands out for its responsiveness, clarity, and strong commercial judgment. In particular, John Mark Chen is exceptional, thorough, practical, and highly attuned to the nuances of business. He consistently delivers well-considered legal advice that strikes the right balance between technical soundness and commercial reality. His ability to navigate complex issues calmly and precisely is a key reason we continue to work closely with him.'

Key clients

  • ICICI Bank Limited
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
  • IndusInd Bank Limited
  • Axis Bank Limited
  • Silverlake Axis Ltd.
  • Raffles Education Limited
Practice head

Lisa Theng; Ken Chia

Other key lawyers

Min-Li Tan; Wong Pei-Ling; John Mark Chen; Geraldine Zhang