International law firm Morrison & Foerster’s Singapore office serves as a hub for its regional practice and is helmed by managing partner Shirin Tang. 

The firm is strongest in M&A and advises on banking and finance and projects matters. The banking team advises lenders and borrowers on matters including project financing, refinancing, real estate financing and acquisition financing. In M&A, the firm focuses on sectors including technology and telecommunications, media, financial services, private equity and real estate. The projects team has expertise in the oil, gas and energy sectors.

Highlights

Projects highlights include advising IDB Invest in the project financing of a 6 MW (DC) and a 5 MW (DC) solar power generation projects located in the Bahamas. This will be the first solar plant in The Bahamas financed by IDB Invest and one of the first utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country. 

Other projects highlight saw the firm advising U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on all aspects of its financing of a new 12-fibre pair subsea cable system. This project will be the largest subsea cable system ever built by a very substantial margin. It will also be the first direct cable connection between Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States.

Testimonials   

"The banking team helmed by MOFO SG's Yemi Tepe is able to navigate all transactions with ease and proficiency. Make it easy for you to work with them as you trust them wholeheartedly." (Banking and finance client)

"Outstanding responsiveness with excellent legal capability." (M&A client)

"What I appreciate about Morrison & Foerster's services is their exceptional client focus and deep industry knowledge. Their expertise in M&A is outstanding, with a proven track record of successful outcomes. They anticipate and mitigate potential issues effectively, which sets them apart. Additionally, their collaborative and transparent communication fosters a strong relationship with clients, making us feel that they are our trusted partners." (M&A client)

"They are one of a few most experienced legal firms in Singapore and Japan, specifically for projects that we are working on. The team led by Mr. Per Lindberg in Singapore is always standing beside with us and assist us on not only contract negotiations and sometimes provide advice on commercial matters." (Project development client)

Key clients

Ascendent Capital Partners, GLP, Princeton Digital, IndoSpace, FLOW Digital Infrastructure, GDS, MUFG, MUFG Innovation Partners, ESR, Tokyo Gas, First Solar, EverStream Energy Capital Management, Chugoku Electric Power