Bird & Bird Singapore was formed in 2009 when international law firm Bird & Bird entered into a global association with Singapore firm Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva. Access to Bird & Bird’s pan-Asia network provides the firm with an edge in handling cross-border transactions. Key figures at the firm include joint managing partner Sandra Seah.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is recognized for its work in M&A, banking and finance, debt and equity capital markets and project development practices.

The banking team has notable expertise advising on regulatory compliance and fintech matters.

The corporate team has experience advising clients on inbound and outbound investments in an array of sectors including technology and telecommunications, energy, aviation, automotive, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail. The client portfolio features multinationals, financial institutions, public and private companies, private equity firms and government-linked entities.

In the projects space, the firm boasts a specialist practice for energy management and energy efficiency projects.

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include Viu International, Shanghai Turbo Enterprises, iX Biopharma, United Overseas Bank, LS 2 Holdings, KludeIn I Acquisition, Ingram Micro, Altair ASEAN Fund, The Building and Construction Authority.

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Project development

“They provided great legal insights on various clauses as well as the impact on the organization and proactively suggested alternatives that can be acceptable to both parties while minimizing risk for the organization. The turnaround time for the work was quick and ahead of expectations.”

Private equity

“Great communication skills and providing accurate information.”