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Drew & Napier LLC

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Drew & Napier LLC has a major presence in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. It is especially well known for residential property transactions. It consistently represents leading developers, corporate groups, statutory boards, financial institutions, and foreign investors in real estate transactions. Ho Soo Lih  has a particular focus on corporate real estate work, including acquisitions and disposals in Singapore and across Asia Pacific. Lau Sok Hiang is another highly rated practitioner in sales and acquisitions (including collective sales), financings and leasings, and is especially noted for residential transactions. April Mak is also rated for acquisitions and disposals, along with financings and developments.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive and flexible with fees, practical advice.’

  • ‘The team is able to provide quality services.’

  • ‘They are detailed and precise in their advice. ’

  • ‘Partner Lau Sok Hiang is an expert on regulations related to real estate and can give practical and detailed advice which clients value.'

  • 'Associate Jewel Hong is detail-oriented and precise, able to guide clients well.’

Key clients

  • Bank of Singapore
  • CA Indosuez (Switzerland)
  • Citibank
  • Citibank Singapore
  • CPF Board
  • dormakaba Production
  • Far East Organisation
  • GuocoLand Limited
  • KOP Group Limited
  • LGT Bank (Singapore) Ltd.
  • Lucrum Capital Group
  • Markham Agro (19 HK) Pte. Ltd.

Work highlights

Acted for Far East Organisation in the sale of units in various residential, commercial and mixed developments.
Acted for Yangzijiang Realty in its acquisition of all the shares in 39 Robinson Road, which owns freehold office tower Robinson Point.
Advised Dyna-Mac on the purchase of a yard facility and property at Gul Road by way of acquisition of all of the issued and paid-up capital of Exterran.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Ho Soo Lih; Lau Sok Hiang

Other key lawyers

April Mak; Jewel Hong

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