WongPartnership LLP

WongPartnership LLP is at the forefront of acquisitions and disposals, real estate development financing and large portfolio leasing work. It has a growing presence in private client-related investment. The large team has worked on a series of headline acquisitions and disposals, developments and financing matters, including pivotal roles in projects connected to the rejuvenation of Singapore’s central business district. The firm advises a wide range of pension funds and other investors, developers, banks and government bodies. Monica Yip is head of the corporate real estate practice and has more than 30 years’ experience in investment work, acquisitions, disposals, securitisations, and the management and leasing of commercial, industrial and residential properties, among other areas. Tan Teck Howe is deputy head of the team, which includes ‘amicable and experienced practitioner’ Dorothy Marie Ng. Serene Soh, Jerry Tan and Cornelia Fong are also key partners.

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Testimonials

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‘Top-notch expertise and a deep bench of talent to handle complex transactions.’
‘Dorothy Ng is an amicable and experienced practitioner who has my utmost trust in her ability and commitment to deliver exceptional advice. She consistently ensures clients’ interests are protected, underpinned by integrity and forthrightness — an increasingly rare find.’
‘The team is well-experienced in our area of work and consistently provides strong value-add ideas to help make projects successful, while remaining thorough in execution.’
‘Monica Yip and Dorothy Ng are well-experienced and instrumental in providing solutions that contribute to successful project outcomes.’
‘Lee Si Min has led the team well, often solving problems through creative drafting approaches. The team also takes time to address queries and clearly explain why certain clauses are structured in specific ways.’
‘The team’s deep sector knowledge enables them to develop solutions even for the most complex problems, supported by strong legal skills, professionalism, and sound judgment.’

Key clients

ESR-LOGOS REIT
UOL Group
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
NTUC Income Insurance Co-Operative
Manulife Financial Corp