Drew & Napier LLC

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Drew & Napier’s Corporate Restructuring & Workouts practice is widely regarded as Singapore’s market leader. It is one of the largest dedicated restructuring teams in Singapore and the lawyers bring a diverse range of skills across dispute resolution, M&A, capital markets and finance, allowing them to handle complex restructurings, workouts and solvent reorganisation.'

• 'In my experience, what differentiates the Drew & Napier team is their pragmatism and responsiveness. They are consistently meticulous, with deep knowledge and strong commercial awareness. They take the time to understand the client’s objectives and are able to propose “out‑of‑the‑box” solutions. Turnaround times are fast and the advice is clear.'

• ‘Mohan Gopalan stands out among Drew & Napier’s next generation of partners. He specialises in insolvency and debt restructuring and regularly advises creditors, debtors and insolvency office‑holders on both transactional and litigation aspects of restructurings. Mohan has been transparent about fees, clear about his accomplishments and pragmatic in his advice.'

• ‘The Drew & Napier lawyers with whom I have worked most closely are Julian Kwek and Blossom Hing, the co-heads of the restructuring group. Both are extremely hard-working, smart and creative -- and I have seen them achieve excellent results for their clients in every matter where I have had the privilege of working with them.' 

• ‘Drew & Napier LLC has a team of highly committed lawyers with strong business acumen and deep industry knowledge. Their client-centric approach, responsiveness, and ability to deliver swift turnaround times truly set them apart from others. Their deep knowledge and experience in the restructuring landscape – including key players and market dynamics – significantly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.' 

• ‘We have had the privilege of working with Chan Wei Meng. Wei Meng is widely recognised in the industry for the exceptional quality of his work and has earned our deep respects for his in-depth knowledge of corporate restructuring, insolvency, and resolution matters. Wei Meng brings to the table a wealth of experience across Drew & Napier LLC's banking, corporate and dispute resolution practices.' 

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Key clients

• Ezra Holdings Limited
• EMAS Offshore Limited
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
• United Overseas Bank Limited
• TT International Limited
• FTI Consulting
• Public Utilities Board of Singapore
• National Environment Agency of Singapore
• Ernst & Young LLP
• Heliconia Capital Management Pte Ltd
• Antanium Resources Pte Ltd
• Securities Investors Association

Work highlights

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Blossom Hing SC

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Mohan Gopalan

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