Noted for its ‘top notch expertise’, WongPartnership LLP’s corporate real estate practice covers the full spectrum of real estate work, from commercial and industrial to residential properties. Known for its technical strength, the team supports REITs, developers, and high-net-worth individuals with financings, divestments, joint ventures, M&A transactions, and complex lease matters. Spearheading the team is the ’very meticulous yet practical’ Monica Yip, who assists real estate investors and developers, private equity funds, REITs, financial and academic institutions and government authorities on the full gamut of real estate matters. Dorothy Marie Ng’s experience encompasses acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and the development and re-development of land. A litany of property developers and investors, property funds and PE funds turn to Tan Teck Howe for his expertise in property-related work.
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Testimonials
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‘Committed, integrity and top notch expertise.'
'Dorothy Marie Ng is one of the most experienced real estate lawyers in the country, who has worked on high-profile deals in the jurisdiction and has vast experience in managing and liaising with government and regulatory agencies.'
‘Their team is very dedicated and attentive and helpful.’
'WongPartnership's real estate team's knowledge of the industry was unparalleled, and their ability to navigate the intricate legalities of the deal was truly impressive. They anticipated potential roadblocks before they arose and formulated effective strategies to overcome them.'
‘Jerry Tan and his team are very professional and helpful.’
‘Dorothy Marie Ng is very meticulous and thorough.’
‘Monica Yip gives her best to every assignment. Very meticulous yet practical and always goes beyond the scope to ensure that her clients receive the best quality of advice.’
‘Annabel Kang and Sim Bock Eng are a pleasure to work with, helpful and collaborative, and straight talkers, but most importantly are thorough and diligent.’
Key clients
- ESR-LOGOS REIT
- UOL Group Limited
- M + S Group
- CapitaLand Group/CapitaLand Commercial Trust/CapitaLand Malls Asia Trust/Ascendas REIT
- Perennial Group
- AIMS AMP – Capital Industrial REIT
- Resorts World Sentosa
- Shimizu Group
- Arkema Pte Ltd
- Lee Rubber Group
Work highlights
- Acting for Hong Leong Properties Pte Limited and the purchasers in the sale and purchase of interests in, and joint redevelopment of, 80 Anson Road Fuji Xerox Towers, Singapore.
- Advising EZA Hill Property Management Pte Ltd and JD Property Hong Kong Corporation Limited in their joint venture and acquisition of five logistics properties from ESR-LOGOS REIT., at a total consideration of approximately $350 million including land premium.
- Acted for Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in the amendment and restatement of the S$48 million green loan facilities to Tuas West Drive Pte. Ltd. in connection with the refinancing of loans granted to it in relation to its construction of LOGOS Food21.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Monica Yip
Other key lawyers
Dorothy Marie Ng; Jerry Tan; Lloyd Tan; Si Min; Annabel Kang; Sim Bock Eng; Tan Teck Howe