Pinsent Masons MPillay is especially active in the technology sector, with particular focus on medical technology, food technology and fintech companies. Mark Tan and Nicholas Hanna lead the team, with the latter being particularly notable on pre–IPO fundraisers.

 

King & Wood Mallesons represents a diverse range of market participants, including issuers, arrangers and investors in all aspects of both domestic and international capital markets transactions. Andy Ferris leads the department advising issuers and underwriters on issues of debt and equity–linked instruments.

A&O Shearman advises a broad mix of issuers, including corporates, quasi-sovereigns, sovereign entities, and leading financial institutions, as well as underwriters, trustees, and agents across Singapore and the wider region. The team is regularly instructed on high-value cross-border capital markets transactions spanning debt, equity, hybrid, and equity-linked offerings, as well as liability management and restructuring exercises. Aloysius Tan is highly regarded for his expertise across fixed-income and equity-linked instruments, with additional strength in Islamic finance. Pallavi Gopinath Aney has significant experience handling IPOs, while Felipe Duque advises companies and investment banks on offerings of high yield, convertible and investment grade bonds. Tim Beech departed for Reed Smith.

Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a balanced issuer and underwriter practice, providing comprehensive advice to corporates, placement agents, and initial purchasers across the full spectrum of debt and equity offerings. The firm is widely regarded as the go-to counsel for IPOs across the region, with standout experience in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Vietnam. Sharon Lau, who heads the practice, is highly experienced in advising on both domestic and US listings. Rajiv Gupta has significant experience handling bond offerings. Stacey Wong‘s expertise spans the full spectrum of equity and bond deals, including IPOs, de-SPACs, and high-yield and investment-grade bonds. Jeremy Wang advises issuers and underwriters on the full gamut of securities offerings.

Linklaters is the go-to firm for global corporates, leading financial institutions, asset managers, private equity funds, and fintech companies on high-value capital markets transactions. The team advises on the full spectrum of debt and equity matters, including IPOs, high-yield offerings, and liability management exercises. Amit Singh, who leads the practice, is highly regarded for his expertise across both issuer and underwriter mandates. Jonathan Horan handles equity-linked issues, regulatory capital, straight debt offerings and MTN programmes.

Clifford Chance advises a broad spectrum of clients across Asia, including leading international investment banks, corporates, and sovereign entities. The team’s expertise spans key sectors such as technology, consumer goods, retail, and financial services. Jean Thio, who jointly leads the practice, specialises in debt and equity capital markets transactions, with additional expertise in US securities and regulatory matters. Gareth Deiner co-heads the group and is noted for advising sovereign and corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, and investment banks on high-yield, investment-grade, and cross-over debt offerings. Ying Chiang Chong is known for representing issuers and underwriters on IPOs, rights offerings and block trades.

Milbank’s capital markets team is highly regarded for its strong focus on the energy and natural resources sectors, advising on renewable energy, emerging technologies, and related value chains. The practice also handles mandates across aviation, real estate, technology, retail, and manufacturing. Giles Kennedy leads on both debt and equity matters, with notable expertise in high-yield debt offerings and advising underwriters on equity transactions. Terrence O’Donnell is noted both for his equity capital markets capabilities, which includes IPOs, as well as his debt practice, including high-yield bonds.

With a practice spanning Asia, the UK, and the US, Sidley Austin LLP’s capital markets team is recognised for advising issuers and underwriters across the full spectrum of securities, including IPOs, convertible bonds, investment-grade debt, and high-yield offerings. The team acts for clients in sectors such as natural resources, life sciences, healthcare, real estate, and technology. Manoj Bhargava leads a strong practice with deep experience in IPOs, follow-on offerings, and private placements.

White & Case Pte. Ltd.’s capital markets practice advises both issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, high-yield issuances, sovereign debt, and liability management exercises. Kaya Proudian leads the team and is highly regarded for her extensive experience in cross-border equity offerings, particularly IPOs. Rahul Guptan advises on cross-border India-related transactions.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow’s capital markets offering spans both debt and equity, advising on liability management transactions, including exchange offers, tender offers and consent solicitations across the region. On the equity side, the team acts for major regional and global organisations on capital raisings in domestic and international markets. Ashok Lalwani, who leads the practice, is experienced in public and private securities offerings as well as cross-border M&A. Alexander Stathopoulos' practice focuses primarily on international securities offerings across Southeast Asia.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP acts for corporates in various sectors including aviation, energy and utilities, as well as, life sciences and healthcare. The team handles matters concerning IPOs, share acquisition and stock exchange listings. Marcus Chow leads the team and is known for his capabilities in venture capital investments.

DLA Piper advises on a wide range of capital markets transactions, including convertible bond issuances, sustainability-linked and ESG bonds, EMTN-to-GMTN programme transitions, follow-on US offerings, and complex liability management exercises across China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Team head Philip Lee focuses on advising issuers, sponsors, and investment banks on debt, equity, and equity-linked transactions, including high-yield, investment-grade, and regulatory capital instruments.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP advises on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions, from initial corporate restructuring to obtaining approvals from the Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The team has significant experience representing issuers, underwriters, placement agents, investment banks, and investors across public and private offerings. Team head Jamie Benson is a key contact, with expertise spanning public and private equity offerings, high-yield and investment-grade bonds, and debt private placements.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is noted for its deep experience across Greater China, India, Indonesia, and Australia, advising clients in sectors including education, pharmaceuticals, energy, and oil and gas. Xavier Amadei leads the department, providing strategic advice to investment banks, issuers, and shareholders on cross-border securities offerings, with particular expertise in IPOs, rights issues, and block trades.

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advises global and regional underwriters, trustees, and issuers across various sectors, providing coverage across Asia and Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The team has substantial experience with public offerings, private placements, and other ECM transactions, such as right issues and block trades. Biswajit Chatterjee leads the practice, advising on complex cross-border capital markets transactions, while Phill Hall advises on medium-term note programs, covered bonds, green and ESG bonds.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP advises on a broad spectrum of capital markets matters, including high-yield bond offerings and tender offers for senior notes. Rajeev Duggal, who leads the team, is recognised for his extensive experience across convertible bond and corporate bond transactions, as well as other complex debt offerings.