Clifford Chance‘s team assists clients in transactional, non-contentious and contentious contexts. It assists with regulatory issues regarding derivatives, asset management, funds and private banking, amongst others. Lena Ng advises on licensing, exemptions, conduct of business, and other regulatory issues, while Kabir Singh assists multinational companies, banks and financial institutions on a variety of cross-border regulatory and compliance-related issues. The pair co-head the team alongside Nish Shetty and Janice Goh, both of whom are well-versed in handling investigations.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has strong international links and know-how in addition to having good local knowledge and expertise.'
- 'Prompt and efficient in communication, and providing required assistance. Commercial and pragmatic in advice and in assisting us to meet our objectives and needs.'
- 'The team stands out for its rare combination of deep subject matter expertise and an unwavering willingness to go the extra mile for clients. They are adept at navigating regulatory grey areas — not just citing the law, but providing well-reasoned interpretations backed by market practice, regulatory insight, and commercial context. This ability to give clarity where the law is silent or ambiguous is a genuine differentiator compared to other firms, which often take a more conservative or non-committal approach.'
- 'Yaru Chia is an outstanding senior associate who is highly responsive and an excellent client and case manager. She keeps matters moving seamlessly, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Her meticulous organisation and proactive communication make complex, multi-party engagements run smoothly, and her ability to quickly grasp evolving issues provides real assurance to clients.'
- 'The team is extremely responsive and consistently provides high quality advice.'
- 'Lena Ng and Janice Goh are strongly client-centric. Their responsiveness have been very helpful when urgent advice is required. Their willingness to work with, and the care and concern shown to their clients, have made them my go-to counsels.'
- 'Clifford Chance is one of the key players in the financial regulatory space in Singapore. They have one of the deepest benches, they know the market and the regulators.'
- 'Strong team of experienced lawyers who have excellent domestic and cross-border outlook and the ability to simplify complex matters.'
- 'Lena Ng, excellent lawyer who is completely solution-oriented and can simplify complex matters.'
- 'Yaru Chia, super accessible and helpful and has a very strong regulatory background, pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Aon Securities
- CME Group Inc
- Partior
Work highlights
Advised the client on a strategic approach with the regulator in managing potential findings of regulatory breaches and regulatory investigation.
Acted for CME on all regulatory matters in relation to its APAC business for many years.
Provided local banks with various opinions in respect of direct and indirect clearing of derivatives trades on foreign clearing houses for the purpose of their obtaining favourable regulatory capital treatment under MAS Notice 637 Risk Based Capital Adequacy Requirements for Banks Incorporated in Singapore.
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.
Practice head
Lena Ng; Kabir Singh; Nish Shetty; Janice Goh
Other key lawyers
Mae Yen Teoh; Yaru Chia