Shook Lin & Bok LLP is a considerable force in the real estate field, noted for its expertise and experience in REITs, acquisitions and sales, property development and financing, commercial leasing, real estate disputes and built-to-suit development projects. Hotels and hospitality is a particularly active segment for the team. The firm is rated for its expertise in simultaneous handling of corporate real estate and finance matters. Chew Mei Choo has more than 30 years' experience in corporate real estate transactions, across the commercial, industrial and residential property sectors. Kenneth Szeto is also immensely experienced within corporate real estate, real estate financing and private client real estate; he has forged a leading position in self storage-related transactions. John Tan is another prominent name in the team along with Tan Woon Hum, who excels in the establishment and listing of REITs.
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‘The team is competent and able to deliver in a timely manner.’
‘I work with Kenneth Szeto. He is strong technically while being commercial-minded and people-centric. It is a joy to work with him.’
‘The practice has both the depth and breadth of experience in handling a range of matters from general corporate matters to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, banking and finance, real estate and dispute resolution. As such, potential issues are identified and resolved early and in an efficient manner. This translates to cost efficiency and time efficiency as the practice is a one-stop shop for clients. The practice is also able to provide end-to-end service and support to clients as their dispute resolution practice is able to provide quick and practical support if any potential disputes arise on a matter handled by their corporate practice.’
‘Kenneth Szeto and John Tan are strong multidisciplinary partners with a wealth of experience in both financing and corporate real estate matters. This is demonstrated through their seamless advice, especially when there are related issues pertaining to these two practice areas within the same transaction.’
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Chew Mei Choo
Other key lawyers
Kenneth Szeto; John Tan; Tan Woon Hum