Leading Associates

Offshore in Singapore

Carey Olsen Singapore LLP

Carey Olsen Singapore LLP's team advises on the laws of Bermuda, the BVI, the Cayman Islands, and the Channel Islands. The firm’s offering covers corporate, funds, litigation, and trusts and private wealth-related matters. The corporate practice is led by Anthony McKenzie, who handles M&A and financing transactions. The funds team is headed by Tom Katsaros who focuses on the establishment of private equity and hedge funds. The disputes practice is led by James Noble who handles complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and asset recovery. The litigation team also includes Helen Wang, who focuses on shareholder disputes involving Chinese clients, and is further supported by Kate Lan and Amelia Tan, who are active in commercial and insolvency litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Anthony McKenzie; James Noble; Tom Katsaros


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Helen Wang; Kate Lan; Amelia Tan


Referenzen

Helen Wang is very well-known in Greater China. She works extremely hard and understands the needs of Chinese clients very well. Not to mention her language skills which put her in a very unique position in terms of offshore counsels in the region.‘

I have worked with Partners James Noble and Helen Wang, as well as Counsel Amelia Tan, and have had a great experience working with all of them. Amelia is highly dependable, hardworking and meticulous, a very reliable pair of hands that I would love to have on every matter involving an offshore aspect.‘

Anthony McKenzie is a lawyer who cares about his clients. He is willing to fight for the right outcomes and he has been readily available to help us post transaction when we have needed him. His knowledge of BVI structuring and critical corporate law matters is the best I have come across in my 20+ years of dealmaking.‘

Kernmandanten

GCL Global Limited


NIP Group Inc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as Cayman Islands Counsel in relation to GCL Global Limited’s (or GCL group) $1.2bn business combination with RF Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
  • Acted for 1 of 54 defendants, in BVI proceedings brought by JSC BTA Bank, one of Kazakhstan’s largest banks, involving claims of, among others, conspiracy, unjust enrichment, dishonest assistance, and equitable compensation for over $231m.
  • Advised NIP Group Inc on the Cayman law aspect of its $20.25m IPO on Nasdaq, supporting the first esport stock from China.

Maples Group

Maples Group‘s team's Singapore office is part of the firm’s wider Asian practice. It handles a range of corporate, finance and funds matters, with particular experience in SPAC and de-SPAC transactions. The firm’s regional leadership includes Singapore-based Asia managing partner Michael Gagie who oversees the broader Asia practice and Hong Kong-based Matt Roberts who heads up the corporate team in the region. Nick Harrold is a noteworthy funds specialist who has particular expertise advising on funds targeting Japanese investors, while Iain Anderson focuses on fund formations and downstream private equity transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Gagie; Matt Roberts


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nick Harrold; Iain Anderson; Cherrin Wong


Referenzen

‚They are capable of appropriately structuring investment trusts offered in Japan.‘

‚They have particular expertise in the formation of feeder funds that invest in alternative investment funds.‘

‚Nick Harrold has extensive experience in the formation of investment trusts offered in Japan.‘

Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a consortium of seven financial institutions on a $900m loan facility for Yondr Group’s 98MW data centre development in Johor, Malaysia.
  • Acted as Cayman Islands and Irish legal counsel to the client on the launch of the Daiwa Blackstone Infrastructure Fund.
  • Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to the client on a $230m education fund launch.

Walkers

Walkers‘ Singapore office provides a full-service offshore offering, with practices spanning finance, corporate, investment funds and dispute resolution. The team is active across a range of complex cross-border transactions, including M&A, project financing, and the formation of private equity and hedge funds. The firm also has a dedicated regulatory and risk advisory practice in the region. The office is overseen by managing partner John Rogers. The finance team includes Richard Siddle who focuses on fund finance and debt restructurings, and Shirleen Tan whose work covers acquisition and project finance. The corporate practice includes James Twigg who handles M&A, private equity investments and capital markets transactions.

Praxisleiter:

John Rogers


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Richard Siddle; Shirleen Tan; James Twigg; Timothy Stevens; Sze Min Lim; Tania Toh; Adam Hinks; Gareth Murphy


Referenzen

‚The Walkers team is strongest team of offshore lawyers in Singapore. They are rock stars and dominate the market.‘

‚Very professional, thorough and experienced.‘

‚Richard Siddle is a standout partner in the offshore legal market – extremely experienced, excellent at navigating complexity, commercial and responsive.‘

Kernmandanten

Ares Management Corporation


Arrowpoint Investment Partners


Aspirant Group


Bank of China


Bee Alternatives


bolttech Holdings


C2 Capital Limited


CDIB Capital


CMCC Global


DBS


GLP Capital Partners


HSBC


KKR


Macquarie Capital


Melco Resorts & Entertainment


MoneyHero


Omni Bridgeway


Novo Tellus


Regal Partners


Templewater Group


TPG


VNG Group


UBS


Warburg Pincus


Yondr Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to GLP and GLP Capital Partners Limited on the completion of the sale of GCP International to Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) in a deal valued at US$3.7BN (and up to US$5.2BN with earn-out).
  • Acted as British Virgin Islands (BVI) legal counsel to a global leader, developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres, in securing financing of over $900m to support the construction and initial operations of its 98MW data centre development in Johor, Malaysia.
  • Acted as Cayman Islands counsel in connection with the establishment and launch of Arrowpoint Investment Partners, an Asia-based multi-strategy hedge fund.

Forbes Hare

Forbes Hare‘s Singapore office advises on BVI and Cayman Islands cases, with a strong focus on contentious matters. The team’s expertise covers commercial and corporate litigation, shareholder disputes and complex cross-border insolvency. The firm’s non-contentious practice includes the establishment of alternative investment and private equity funds, with a notable focus on structures for the digital assets sector. The litigation and insolvency practice is led by Sam Robertson who handles a range of commercial and investment fund disputes. The corporate and investment funds team is led by Catherine Ross and also includes the noteworthy Patrick Colegrave.

Praxisleiter:

Sam Robertson; Catherine Ross


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Patrick Colegrave


Referenzen

‚Forbes Hare has demonstrated solid and pragmatic expertise in both fund formation and dispute resolution. Their team is deeply familiar with Cayman Islands fund structures, offering tailored advice on structuring, drafting, and regulatory compliance. They understand the commercial drivers behind fund launches and are skilled at aligning legal solutions with investor expectations and market practices.‘

‚The team at Forbes Hare are a focused group of experts who provide critical, impactful advice in tough situations. They are my go-to firm when requiring litigation advice for offshore matters.‘

‚Innovative solutions to bespoke problems.‘

Kernmandanten

Xin Gang Power Investments Limited


Quantuma


Code and State (Cayman) Ltd.


PNC Education Investments Limited


Pure Group


Liquidators of Ample Source International Ltd


Discovery Key Investments Limited


Hector Finance Group Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for Xin Gang Power Investments Limited in successfully discharging a freezing injunction, opposing winding up proceedings and opposing an application for leave to commence derivative proceedings.
  • Advising the client liquidator of City Credit Investment Bank Limited.
  • Acted for two multinational groups in the energy and education sectors respectively, to defeat actions brought against them in the BVI.

Harney Westwood & Riegels Singapore LLP

Harney Westwood & Riegels Singapore LLP's offering covers transactional, contentious, and private client matters. The team has particular experience in the cryptocurrency and digital assets sector, advising on both fund formation and dispute resolution therein. The transactional team is led by managing partner Lishi Fong whose practice includes structured financing and the establishment of crypto funds. The litigation and restructuring practice is led by Nicola Roberts, who handles shareholder disputes and contentious trusts. Jayesh Chatlani and Roberts both harness experience in commercial litigation and disputes involving digital assets, fraud, and asset tracing.

Praxisleiter:

Lishi Fong; Nicola Roberts


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jayesh Chatlani


Referenzen

‚Collegiate, responsive, great team.‘

‚Harneys distinguishes itself through a combination of deep sector expertise, a client-centric approach, and a commitment to delivering tailored solutions.‘

‚The team is known for its ability to handle complex and high-value matters, often involving cross-border elements or novel legal issues. Clients benefit from their proactive communication, strategic thinking and reputation for achieving favourable outcomes even in challenging circumstances.‘

Kernmandanten

Barclays Bank PLC


iEnergizer Limited


Aroland Holdings Limited


PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk


United Overseas Bank Limited, Hong Kong Branch


WhiteCoat Holdings Pte Ltd


Binance


Vistra


Tricor


HSBC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as BVI counsel to lenders on a project financing for the development of BDx Data Centres‘ first solely dedicated hyperscale data centre in Hong Kong.
  • Acted as BVI counsel to the lender’s group in connection with a $400m syndicated credit facility led by Barclays Bank to support the Princeton Group’s capital expenditure and refinancing existing debt.
  • Acted as Cayman Islands counsel to WhiteCoat in its acquisition of telemedicine platform Good Doctor. This acquisition is groundbreaking as it establishes Southeast Asia’s largest and most integrated digital healthcare group, setting a new benchmark in the telemedicine industry.

Conyers

Conyers‘ team has expanded its offering with the 2024 launch of a new litigation and restructuring practice, which complements its established corporate team. The corporate practice handles M&A, IPOs, and fund formation, while the litigation team focuses on cross-border liquidations, corporate disputes, and contentious trust matters. Co-leads are corporate specialist Preetha Pillai who advises on a broad range of corporate and securities matters, and litigation specialist Anna Lin whose expertise covers shareholder disputes, directors’ liability, and cross-border insolvency cases.

Praxisleiter:

Preetha Pillai; Anna Lin


Referenzen

‚Anna Lin provides professional services with efficiency and good quality.‘

‚Anna Lin is knowledgeable, professional and practical.‘

‚Anna Lin is user-friendly, technically strong and highly responsive. She also provides practical solutions to complex issues.‘

Kernmandanten

Active Gains Universal Limited


CEF EMC Holdings Limited


FBS Global Limited


Minsheng Vocational Education Company Limited


OKH Global Ltd.


PC Partner Group Limited


The Generation Essentials Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised FBS Global Limited on its initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq exchange, raising US$10m.
  • Advised PC Partner Group Limited on its secondary listing on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange.
  • Advised OKH Global Ltd. on its proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Chip Eng Seng Construction Pte. Ltd for approximately S$118.5 million

Mourant

Mourant‘s team provides corporate and investment funds advice on Cayman and BVI law. The team’s work includes the formation and structuring of private equity and hedge funds, downstream transactions, and advising on funds related to the Japanese market and the digital assets sector. The practice is led by Craig Luton, who focuses on fund formation and structuring for alternative asset managers.

Praxisleiter:

Craig Luton


Referenzen

‚Enthusiastic, very responsive, positive energy.‘

‚Craig Luton displays positive energy in all communications.‘

‚Partner Craig Luton is commercially savvy and very easy to work with. I appreciate that he is proactive and pre-empts issues before they are a problem. He has driven the growth of the team in Singapore in admirable fashion.‘

Kernmandanten

CBC Group


Superscrypt


Transcend Fund


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Superscrypt on the launch of their closed-ended early-stage crypto-native VC fund, which has Temasek and Republic as major investors.
  • Advised CBC Group in relation to their joint venture acquisition of UCB Pharma’s mature business (neurology and allergy) in China for $680m.