Singapore (asialaw)

Work highlights 

Acted as legal counsel for a European bank in a substantial financing deal aimed at supporting the offshore operations of a Norwegian shipping company. The financing involves intricate cross-border elements across multiple jurisdictions. 

Advised a fund in a refinancing deal with a total value of US$300 million. The financing is crucial for supporting the fund's ongoing investments in the logistics sector. 

Advised a Singaporean bank in granting a S$72 million facility for the acquisition of a 6-storey commercial building in Singapore. The deal enhances the client’s portfolio in the real estate sector and involves complex regulatory considerations. 

Work highlights 

Acted for a Korean MNC in an ongoing dispute with a residential management corporation over alleged defects in construction. The matter involves claims of approximately S$1 billion. 

Represented a Korean chaebol in a dispute related to alleged delays and breaches in the construction of a healthcare facility.  

Advised a Singaporean developer in various disputes related to the construction of the Punggol Digital District. The project holds strategic importance for Singapore’s urban development and involves multiple stakeholders. 

Work highlights 

Advised YTL Cement on its acquisition of an 80% stake in NSL, involving a mandatory general offer for all shares. The deal is notable for its size and impact on the regional building materials market. 

Acted for Kredivo in its acquisition of GajiGesa, marking its entry into the earned wage access market.  

Advised Goldman Sachs in a significant financing transaction amounting to US$1 billion for the Solstad Group. The deal supports critical infrastructure developments in the offshore shipping sector. 

Work highlights 

Represented a defendant in an ongoing claim brought by the liquidators of Inter-Pacific Petroleum for alleged financial irregularities. 

Acted for a client in a significant fraud claim involving former officers and auditors related to the acquisition of Blackgold International.  

Represented a global accounting firm in ongoing claims of audit negligence concerning the liquidation of Hyflux.

Work highlights 

Acted for a Singapore insurance company on equity and compensation issues during its multi-billion dollar sale to a Japan-based insurer.  

Advised the Singaporean subsidiary of a Chinese SOE in a claim against former employees who conspired against the company.  

Represented a global quality assurance company in a High Court dispute over non-compete obligations against a former employee. This case highlighted the enforcement of contractual obligations in the competitive IT sector. 

Work highlights 

Acted for the funder in the US$500 million debt restructuring of Hontop Energy, which is under judicial management.  

Represented UK-based company in the US$250 million insolvency proceedings of Hin Leong Trading.  

Advised creditors on the legal intricacies surrounding the liquidation process of Somap International.