Advising across industries including tech, digital assets, and life sciences, CMS acts for a diverse clientele which includes emerging companies and start-ups. The group handles matters relating to venture capital and debt on a cross-jurisdictional basis. Toby Grainger leads the team, advising on the full spectrum of startup and emerging company transactions — from pre-seed and bootstrapped rounds through to late-stage and pre-IPO financings. Gerald Licnachan is noted for his particular focus on growth capital transactions, venture capital and investment platforms.
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Testimonials
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‘CMS has significant experience supporting startup fundraising and related legal work, and understands market practice for Singapore deals. They are highly responsive, which is critical for fast-moving startup and scale-up businesses.’
‘Toby is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs, and seeks opportunities to value-add beyond the legal transaction.'
Key clients
- ShopBack (Ecommerce Enablers Pte. Ltd.)
- Roojai (Ignite Thailand Holdings Limited)
Work highlights
Advised Ampotech, a Singapore-based energy management solutions provider, on its Series A fundraising round (combining direct equity with a convertible instrument) funded by Clime Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Toby Grainger
Other key lawyers
Gerald Licnachan