Strengthened by the arrival of Ng Pei Tong in January 2025 from Drew & Napier LLC, Covenant Chambers houses a team of experienced lawyers, well-equipped to act in the full scope of corporate finance and commercial transactions, including listings, equity and debt issues, reverse takeovers, M&A, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital investments.

Headed up by Lynette Koh, Helmsman LLC is noted for delivering financing and corporate solutions to a diverse client base of banks, multinational corporations, startups, and research institutes, across industries such as technology, commodities, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Headed up by Lynette Koh, Helmsman LLC is noted for delivering financing and corporate solutions to a diverse client base of banks, multinational corporations, startups, and research institutes, across industries such as technology, commodities, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Recommended for a ‘strong combination of legal knowledge and commercial acumen’, Allen & Gledhill LLP is widely regarded as a power-house in high-end transactional and contentious corporate work, with deep expertise in M&A-related disputes including shareholder fallouts, post-acquisition claims, and regulatory enforcement. Acting for a diverse client base of multinational corporates, financial institutions, and regional conglomerates, the firm is frequently engaged in complex, cross-border matters involving contested exits, warranty breaches, and boardroom tensions. Co-head Lim Mei is recognised as a leader in complex, cross-border M&A transactions, with her practice spanning public and private takeovers, joint ventures, and equity-driven deals, including several market-shaping transactions in the region. Co-head Christian Chin brings expertise in M&A, venture capital, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, employment law, and commercial contracts. Christopher Koh is a key contact for financial institutions and public companies listed on the Singapore exchange. Other key names in the group are Andrew M Lim, Prawiro Widjaja, Richard Young, Lee Kee Yeng, Song Su-Min, Christopher Ong, Hilary Low, Michelle Fum, Lauren Chung, Teoh Sze Min and Mark Quek.

Maintaining a reputation as a ‘responsive, commercially savvy’ firm, WongPartnership LLP‘s top-tier Corporate/M&A team advises on high-value, cross-border transactions. Acting for major corporates, sovereign funds, and financial institutions, the practice handles complex mergers, strategic joint ventures, and large-scale restructurings across Asia, the Middle East and globally. ‘Capable and diligent’ chairman Ng Wai King is a market-leader in headline-making public and private M&A mandates, including high-stakes strategic investments and complex cross-border acquisitions for major corporates, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. The group is jointly headed by ‘one of the strongest technical lawyers in the Singapore’, Andrew Ang, a trusted adviser to investment consortia, sponsors and listed companies, who is widely recognised for his deft handling of high-value public takeovers, privatisations and strategic M&A across Southeast Asia. Fellow co-head Chan Sing Yee brings sharp transactional insight to headline mandates across the venture capital, joint venture and corporate finance spectrum. Adept in handling cross-border M&A transactions across Asia, Mark Choy is a go-to for both buyers and targets. Other key names within the group are Quak Fi Ling, Low Kah Keong, Audrey Chng, Anna Tan, Soong Wen E, Kevin Ho, Ong Sin Wei, Kyle Lee, Teo Hsiao-Huey and Sue Ann Phay.

The team at Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow delivers end-to-end corporate and M&A advice across the full transaction spectrum, from joint ventures and bolt-on acquisitions to carve-outs and restructurings. The team regularly acts on complex cross-border matters in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, real estate, and energy, often involving novel structuring and multidisciplinary support. The team was strengthened by the arrival of co-head Shirin Tang in September 2024 from Morrison Foerster (Singapore). Credited as ‘hardworking, commercial and knowledgeable,’ Tang leverages her deep experience in complex, high-value cross-border private equity and corporate transactions across Asia and the US, to act for clients spanning the real estate, technology, life sciences, and consumer sectors. Boo Bee Chun co-leads the firm’s M&A practice in Singapore, bringing decades of experience in M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions for sectors including healthcare, energy, mining, technology, and industrials. Co-head Andrew Martin is a highly recommended M&A lawyer known for advising multinational corporates and private equity clients on complex cross-border transactions, carve-outs, and post-acquisition integrations across Southeast Asia. Other key contacts in the group include Lip Kian Ang, Min-Tze Lean and Xiao Hui Ting.

Rajah & Tann Asia retains a prominent position in the region, regularly acting in complex and strategically significant transactions, covering public takeovers, privatisations, joint ventures and cross-border mergers. The practice operates across a host of sectors including infrastructure, technology, consumer goods and healthcare, and is particularly noted for its ability to navigate novel deal structures, regulatory complexities and multi-jurisdictional execution. Adept in public M&A and takeover deals, is Sandy Foo, head of the Corporate & Transactional group. Tracy-Anne Ang leads the firm’s M&A practice, drawing on decades of cross-sector experience advising corporates, startups, and funds on complex transactions across private equity, venture capital, and strategic M&A. Terence Quek is reputable for his commercial insight across sectors as varied as fintech, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure, and is especially adept at navigating complex cross-border joint ventures and advising both strategic and financial investors. Chi Tern Hoon is recognised for his strong command of transactional law across public and private M&A, private equity investments, and corporate restructuring. Lim Wee Hann brings unique expertise in the biotechnology, health, and pharmaceutical sectors. While Evelyn Wee is commended for her knowledge of M&A and private equity/venture capital, often leading complex, cross-border transactions across Asia, Europe, and South America

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is well-placed to advise on a range of high-value cross-border transactions, across industries ranging from technology startups to established multinational corporations. The team’s expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and venture capital investments across a wide range of industries. Marcus Chow oversees the group and is well-recognised for his M&A, venture capital and equity capital mandates. Adept in public procurement, regulatory, competition, and corporate law, is Sandra Seah who advises key Singapore state agencies on major infrastructure projects and complex transactions across diverse sectors. While Jolie Giouw‘s workload consists of advising private and listed companies on complex transactions and fundraising across Singapore and international markets

Dentons Rodyk combines its extensive global network of offices with a strong APAC presence, offering full-service corporate and M&A expertise, advising a diverse client base spanning healthcare, technology, financial institutions, consumer products, and real estate, handling everything from due diligence and regulatory matters to structuring and negotiation. Co-head Eng Leng Ng leads in high-value domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, privatisations, and corporate restructurings. Fellow co-head, Marian Ho is routinely engaged in with M&A, corporate finance, and private equity across public takeovers, domestic and cross-border transactions, strategic alliances, and corporate restructurings. Co-head Evelyn Ang has a strong track record in corporate finance, particularly in rights issues, share placements, and private equity and venture capital fundraising.

Led by Steven Lo, Drew & Napier LLC’s M&A Practice Group commands a formidable reputation for steering some of Southeast Asia’s most high-profile corporate deals, spanning healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and real assets. Backed by a strong local presence and global expertise, the team navigates complex cross-border transactions for a roster of sovereign wealth funds, multinationals, family offices, venture capital and private equity funds, and government-linked conglomerates. Lo is recommended as ‘dependable and approachable’, handling complex private and public mergers and acquisitions, including major cross-border transactions and high-value restructuring deals. Jon Nair expertly navigates complex corporate deals, from public and private M&A to private equity, joint ventures, and restructurings, bringing regional insight across diverse sectors including technology, real estate, and energy. Jin Wei Tan brings strengths across both private and public M&A transactions, routinely advising bidders, vendors, target companies and financial advisors. Seraphina Ho covers the full range M&A work and is a go-to for multinational corporations, public listed companies, private equity funds as well as UHNW worth individuals.

Fielding a team comprised of ‘the best of global and local expertise’, Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC is well-positioned to act in highly complex M&A transactions across Asia-Pacific, with a diverse global clientele including investors, banks, private equity funds, and corporate boards. Bernard Lui  utilises decades of experience advising on M&A and corporate finance transactions to oversee the Singapore team and is recognised for his skilful dealmaking across M&A, IPOs, placements, and corporate governance. Joo Khin Ng is a leading transactional lawyer and is a go-to for advising major corporations on M&A, takeovers, capital markets, and REIT/business trust IPOs. While George Cyriac spearheads the group’s Southeast Asia private equity side.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP is recognised for takeovers, hostile bids, privatisations, joint ventures, reverse takeovers, and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, often servicing multinational corporations and private equity investors. David Chong leads the group, leveraging deep expertise in the communications, media, tech, and energy and resources sectors to advise in complex, cross-border transactions across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Ho Ying Ming is skilled in the corporate and corporate finance areas, demonstrating strong knowledge across M&A, corporate restructuring and organisations, and private equity investments.

TSMP Law Corporation stands out for its specialist focus on public takeovers and mergers, collaborating closely with leading international firms on high-profile M&A and private equity deals. The team’s work spans takeovers of listed companies, M&A involving REITs and Business Trusts, privatisations, as well as emerging areas like SPACs targeting Singapore companies and complex cross-border amalgamations through multiple schemes of arrangement. Practice head Stefanie Yuen Thio is a distinguished M&A and Capital Markets lawyer with extensive experience in high-profile corporate transactions and governance, advising on complex deals across sectors. June Ho is a seasoned corporate lawyer with deep multi-jurisdictional expertise, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, banking, and investments. Leon Lim is another key contact within the group.

CNPLaw LLP integrates expertise from the key legal disciplines of antitrust & competition, intellectual property, and employment. The team has successfully advised on complex local and cross-border deals spanning APAC, Australia, and Europe, serving clients across diverse sectors including exhibitions, funds, F&B, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, ports, publishing, REITs, retail, shipping, and venture capital. The team is jointly spearheaded by Lisa Theng, who brings deep sector knowledge in healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, private equity, and Ken Chia, who leverages his international business experience to deliver practical, client-focused Corporate and M&A advice. Min-Li Tan is a key contact within the group.

Harry Elias Partnership has a strong client base of domestic and international clients, covering a broad range of industries, including lifestyle, medical, infrastructure, technology, digital assets and logistics. The team frequently advises on M&A, capital markets, corporate and commercial services, disposals, investment funds and asset management work. The reputable Claudia Teo steers the group, drawing on extensive experience in the corporate finance and M&A space. Derick Ting, Ong Wei Jin and Kennedy Chen are other key names.

With solid recognition as a boutique firm in Singapore, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC handles sophisticated mid- to large-cap transactions across diverse sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, and environmental management. Leveraging the bench of its regional offices, the team advises private equity, multinational corporations, and sovereign wealth clients on complex cross-border deals. The group is spearheaded by Liam Kheng Tay, a seasoned lawyer specialising in takeovers, privatisations, and management buyouts involving both domestic and international clients, particularly within Singapore’s public company landscape. He is supported by Keith Oh, whose workload places a strong focus on venture and growth-stage investments, leading the firm’s start-ups and venture capital practice.

Virtus Law LLP is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of corporate matters with strong specialisations in maritime, healthcare, and technology and telecommunications sectors, handling complex transactions such as major shipbuilding deals, healthcare regulatory compliance, and regional private equity investments in digital marketing, fintech, and e-commerce. Its growing private equity and funds practice supports clients across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Sheetal Sandhu is a highly regarded M&A lawyer recognised for her expertise in complex, cross-border transactions, particularly in technology, healthcare, and maritime sectors, and her versatile approach that integrates regulatory compliance, data protection, and employment law. Adept in capital markets, M&A and fintech is Eunice Yao and Jason Yang is noted for his expertise in the shipping sector.

Withers KhattarWong LLP is a full-service firm, housing a ‘world-class’ team known for its extensive corporate finance expertise, advising on everything from private equity and venture capital to cross-border M&A and corporate governance. Overseeing the group is Daniel Yong, a key port of call for private fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and corporate clients across real estate, venture capital, and private equity. With a strong focus in matters involving the Indonesian market is Joel Shen, whose expertise spans investment funds, tax structuring, tech company investments, M&A of technology businesses, and digital asset commercialisation.

Lee & Lee advises multinational corporations, government bodies, and real estate investors on complex cross-border M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures across Southeast Asia, with notable expertise in public M&A, statutory board advisory, and regional innovation and enterprise investment initiatives. Heading up the group is Adrian Chan, who brings extensive experience acting on high-value M&A and capital markets transactions across Singapore and the region, including SGX listings, take-private deals, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance matters for listed entities, government bodies, and Temasek-linked companies. He is supported by Lun Chee Leong who is skilled in corporate finance and capital markets, takeovers, M&A, real estate investment trust and business trusts, regulatory and trust services advisory work.

Noted for expertise in providing comprehensive corporate and M&A advice to multinational corporations, government statutory boards, real estate investors, and startups across Southeast Asia, OC Queen Street frequently handles cross-border mergers, restructurings, joint ventures, and public-to-private transactions. The group is led by Linda Cai a seasoned expert in cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, joint ventures, and funds advisory across diverse jurisdictions and asset classes.

RPC Premier Law fields a well-established, internationally focused team that delivers pragmatic corporate and M&A advice supported by expertise in funds, financial regulatory, corporate finance, and joint ventures for a diverse international client base. Practice head Kenneth Leong is well versed in M&A and private equity transactions, acting for a diverse client roster including digital infrastructure, telecommunications, logistics, technology, retail, energy, and healthcare clients, while also advising on corporate governance, regulatory, employment, and distributorship matters.

Rubicon Law LLC is a boutique corporate and M&A specialist with a strong reputation for advising early-stage and mid-cap companies on domestic and cross-border transactions across Southeast Asia. ‘Professional and hands on’ Lam Shiao Ning boasts extensive corporate experience, is well-equipped to handle venture capital financings, and private equity portfolio management, and regularly leads both buy- and sell-side mandates across Southeast Asia, acting for early-stage companies, SMEs, and institutional investors.