Walkers

Walkers has a longstanding presence in Singapore and has an established and large team that works seamlessly with colleagues in Hong Kong. Along with its eminence in banking and finance, it has a sizeable team that is dedicated to corporate transactions and investment funds work. Fund formation matters have grown considerably in recent times, across the private equity, hedge and venture capital fund segments; Japan private equity funds have been a particular area of growth. Having advised on a significant pipeline of de-SPAC transactions, the office is now increasingly active in take privates. The team is also noted for private equity M&A and strategic investments. Insolvency and dispute resolution has become a major focus for the Singapore office with the elevation of Gareth Murphy to the partnership and the ongoing efforts of Adam Hinks  . Working with colleagues in Hong Kong, the Singapore office has represented a number of private equity clients in connection with disputes over redemption rights in their portfolio companies. Timothy Stevens is a prominent name in fund formation and structuring, particularly in the private equity and hedge fund sectors, along with Tania Toh, while James Twigg has a prolific record in corporate and M&A transactions, including SPAC and de-SPAC deals. Managing partner John Rogers, Richard Siddle and Shirleen Tan make up a formidable senior bench in banking and finance. Counsel Marco Lam is rated for regulatory and risk advisory matters. Laura Rogers retired from the firm in 2024.