Singapore

Independent law firm Shook Lin & Bok in Singapore has a well-diversified practice across the financial and corporate space. The firm maintains offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and has also established China and India desks.  

The firm performs consistently well in banking and finance, M&A, restructuring, capital markets and investment funds practices. Sectors of focus include banking and financial services, energy, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, transportation, technology and telecommunication, oil and gas, and real estate.  

Highlights  

Recent examples of the firm’s deal work include advising Maybank in a landmark transaction that established Southeast Asia's first Islamic sustainability-linked revolving credit facility in the shipping sector. This pioneering deal combines Shariah-compliant financing with sustainability performance targets, creating a new benchmark for sustainable finance in the region's maritime industry.  

Other highlights include advising a syndicate of lenders in their provision of syndicated back-leverage facilities to a private credit lender, a structurally unique transaction in the Singapore market. The facility's innovative structure featured a dual borrowing base mechanism, where the commitment amounts dynamically varied based on two distinct variables, secured by the mortgaged assets of the private credit lender's underlying borrowers.  

Key clients  

United Overseas Bank, EvolutionX, Dymon Asia Private Equity, NauticAWT, Ever Glory United Holdings, and Prime Partners Corporate Finance. 

Testimonials  

Banking and finance  

“Deep legal expertise coupled with an effective case strategy.”  

Capital markets: equity  

“Committed, responsive and knowledgeable.”  

Investment funds  

“Provide up to date market advice, provide risk advisory to safeguard our interest, prompt response, able to connect with other legal firm in this region.”  

“The firm stands out for its expertise in the retail funds industry in Singapore. The team has a deep understanding of our business and is extremely client-centric in its services.”  

M&A  

“The team I worked with was very responsive, professional and able to consider every aspect of the transaction and its implications while providing practical and sound advice.”  

“They are my main go-to firm for this type of work and their partners on my matters are highly responsive and proactive with good insurance sector knowledge.”  

“Responsive and practical to the point.”  

Restructuring and insolvency  

“Sensible resourcing decisions were made to balance risk and cost across the team and engagement with the legal and business teams were timely and concise.”  

“We valued the team's deep insolvency expertise and their practical, commercially focused advice. They were consistently responsive and pragmatic, skilfully balancing legal risks with business realities. Their proactive approach in identifying potential issues and devising strategic solutions was particularly impressive. We also benefited from their strong familiarity with Singapore's courts and regulators, which helped us navigate complex procedures with confidence.”  

 Shi Ying Chua  

“Very hardworking, responsive and to the point to what we want.”  

Sarjit Gill  

“Explains complex legal matters and case strategy in simple terms for non-lawyers.”  

 Dayne Ho  

“Very proactive with good insurance sector and technology sector knowledge and experience.”  

 Sally Lee  

“Knows her way around transactions.”  

Catherine Lim  

“Very client-centric, practical and commercial advice. Very responsive.”  

 Jamal Siddique  

“He is a relatively young partner. He is always accessible and responsive and across the matter.”  

  Woon Hum Tan  

“Strong market knowledge and insights, willingness to engage clients, provide strong justifications.”  

 Pearlyn Xie  

“Committed, responsive and knowledgeable.”  

 Serene Yeo  

“Keen understanding of complex and unique deal structures and client objectives. Provides comprehensive advice and guidance to client to ensure that the transaction closes successfully.”  

 Ng Yeow Khoon   

“Demonstrated exceptional legal knowledge of Singapore's financial and insolvency framework, consistently providing technically sound and well-reasoned advice. He excels at strategic problem-solving by anticipating challenges and proactively offering practical solutions, particularly in complex situations. Furthermore, His client-focused approach ensures clear communication.”