Allen & Gledhill LLP is a giant of the banking and finance sector in Singapore with established connections to financial institutions, corporates, private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds. Its sector coverage is outstanding, from real estate and infrastructure, to energy, telecoms and logistics. It continues to standout for its record in general lending, real estate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, Islamic finance, project finance and structured finance. Showcasing its standing in the market, it has advised on syndicated financings involving more than 50 banks and financial institutions. Mark Hudspeth and Kok Chee Wai are the co-heads of the banking and finance team, bringing extensive experience and expertise in high-value syndicated loans, real estate finance, acquisition finance and debt restructurings. Aloysius Ng and Lim Wei Ting are also prominent members of the team, along with Jafe Ng.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has an outstanding record in large-scale banking and finance transactions, especially in the real estate sector. It has furthered its standing in sustainability-linked loans and green loan facilities. The firm has demonstrated its expertise in cross-border financings, including those involving Indonesia, Thailand and China. Aviation finance is another forte under Paul Ng. The firm has close links to major local, regional and international banks and has a spread of borrower clients. Angela Lim is dual-qualified in Singapore and the UK, having practised at international law firms before joining Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP in 2010; she has a background in acquisition and leveraged finance, structured financings and real estate financings. Ng Sey Ming is qualified in Singapore, Malaysia and the UK, and is recognised for expertise in real estate finance and sustainability-linked loans. Lee Weilin is another key member of the team, along with Lee Xin Mei and Cheryl Tan who cover both banking and capital markets transactions. Ho Mei Shi is noted for REIT and sustainability-linked loans.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP has long held the status as a banking and finance heavyweight and with its large team it has achieved high levels of specialisation and regional coverage. The firm continues to stand out for its expertise in asset finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, sustainability-linked financings, real estate finance, trade finance, and bilateral and syndicated lending, amongst multiple other areas. The team has close links to large local, regional and international banks and advises a range of corporate borrowers. It has also continued to advise on a multitude of green and sustainability-linked financings. Liew Kai Zee has an outstanding reputation as a senior banking and finance professional with impressive connections to influential financial institutions. Stanley Lim is another experienced partner in the team with extensive experience in bilateral and syndicated loans, collective sale financing, trade finance, project finance, acquisition finance and asset-backed finance. Tan Zhi Ming, Aditi Mathur, Deborah Wong and Clement Khoo are amongst a large number of partners who routinely lead major engagements for big-name clients.

WongPartnership LLP remains at the forefront of banking and finance in Singapore and the region. It continues to be amongst the leaders in real estate finance, syndicated loans and acquisition finance. It has developed a prolific record in green loans and sustainability-linked financings; it continued to advise the borrowers on the S$3bn green loan syndicated facility for the redevelopment of 8 Shenton Way. The banking and finance team represents an impressive array of large banks, including Singapore’s top lenders and multinational institutions, along with real estate developers and REITs, government-linked companies, multinational corporates and financial sponsors. Susan Wong is one of the most experienced practitioners in the market, having led the firm in numerous headline and high value financing matters over the years. Christy Lim heads the banking and finance team and remains at the pinnacle of the profession in real estate and acquisition finance, among other areas. Alvin Lim is another senior member of the team, along with younger partners Felix Lee and Bernadette Tan.

Dentons Rodyk remains best known for real estate finance, continuing to represent local and regional banks along with real estate developers and companies in substantial financings. The firm has made a further impression in green and sustainability-linked financings in the real estate sector. It is also noted for syndicated lending, asset finance, Islamic financings, leveraged finance, and trade and commodity finance. Key industry sectors include real estate, private equity, energy and natural resources. Doreen Sim is head of the banking and finance group with a background in bilateral and syndicated loans, real estate finance and acquisition finance; she continues to lead many of the firm’s major real estate finance engagements. Joo Thye Tan leads the infrastructure practice and is noted for project financings in the energy sector. Janice Ngeow is head of the asset-based finance group and is co-head of Islamic finance alongside Zhulkarnain Rahim. Jonathan Guwe is also rated.

Drew & Napier LLC is best known for project financing, acquisition financing, and real estate and construction financing. It has continued to advise on a number of headline acquisition and project financings, along with syndicated loans, green financings and sustainability-linked loans, and substantial real estate financings. The firm has a major presence in debt restructurings and represents a range of local and international banks, multilateral development banks, national agencies, and local and multinational corporates. Pauline Chong is a leader in the practice with an established record in syndicated and bilateral loans, and project financings. Renu Menon is also noted for bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition financings and debt restructurings. May Ng and Eleanor Pang are also senior members of the department.

TSMP Law Corporation brings a wealth of experience and specialist expertise to the banking and finance arena with the team continuing to demonstrate its capabilities in real estate finance, acquisition finance, general lending and refinancings, and fund finance, including subscription line financings and margin loans. Trade and receivables finance is another forte. It continues to act for numerous local and international banks, along with a range of corporate borrowers. Jennifer Chia is head of the banking and finance team, along with the corporate real estate desk, while June Ho has a broad-based practice that incorporates a significant focus on banking and finance, including secured and syndicated facilities.

Virtus Law LLP is a mainstay in the shipping and offshore finance arena, frequently working alongside its alliance partner Stephenson Harwood LLP. The Singapore firm has successfully expanded its range of expertise, achieving notable growth in acquisition finance, project finance and refinancings with further experience in sustainability-linked loans. The team represents an impressive range of local, regional and international banks, along with a number of corporates and funds. Colin Jarraw has played a pivotal role in broadening the firm’s banking and finance practice beyond maritime finance, though still remains closely associated with ship financings. Jason Yang is also noted for ship finance, general lending and restructurings; he has additional expertise in sustainability-linked loans.

Withers KhattarWong LLP has an established combination of local and international legal expertise with close links to domestic and foreign banks and financial institutions. The banking and finance team is fused with the real estate department, giving it additional firepower in property financings involving the acquisition of real estate assets in Singapore and overseas. The group is also noted for distressed debt transactions, where it is able to leverage the additional expertise of the firm’s restructuring and insolvency team. Project finance is another forte, as is private credit financings. Leading name Chen Guan Feng is an experienced figure in cross-border financings involving Indonesia and Malaysia, and has established connections to Singapore banks and Singapore-based international banks and financial institutions. Kenneth Szeto  has left the firm.

Asia Practice LLC is a boutique Singapore law firm with a primary focus on banking and finance, particularly asset finance. The established team has a fine record in trade and receivables, shipping and aviation; oil and gas and healthcare are also key sectors. The firm’s background in shipping and aviation finance has provided it with a rich client base that now engages it on a broader range of matters, including real estate financings. It has close connections to international banks (including state-owned banks), export credit agencies (ECAs) and a range of borrowers. More recently it has acted for a number of financial leasing subsidiaries of China’s major commercial banks, with the firm having a fluent Mandarin speakers within its ranks. Lee Chien Herr, Jonathan Tan (‘in-depth knowledge of the legal industry and regulatory environment’) and Leon Low are experienced figures in asset finance and the wider banking and finance arena. Marc Teh is another senior practitioner.

Blackletter LLC is a boutique firm with a primary focus on banking and finance, covering financings, regulatory and compliance matters. Launched in mid-2022, it has amassed an impressive number of bank and financial institution clients along with a range of multinationals and local companies. It has worked intensively in the financial products space, including structured products and structured note programmes. It also continues to be active in new money loans, including sustainability-linked financings. Gerard Ng (‘extremely experienced and straight talking’) and Kim Kit Ow are seasoned figures in the banking and finance sector, along with managing counsel Teck Chai Yap who ‘goes the extra mile to provide business friendly and practical solutions’.

CMS Holborn Asia has a well developed banking and finance practice, having established a team led by Daniel Tan in 2021. The group has gained prominence in acquisition finance, structured finance, project finance, trade finance and asset finance. It has also emerged as a key player in private credit and venture debt transactions, thanks to the office and the wider firm’s focus on the technology sector. The team has further credibility in sustainability-linked loans. Clients include a range of international and regional banks, along with regional borrowers. Javier Yong provides further expertise at senior associate level.

CNPLaw LLP has a long history in the banking and finance field, notably corporate loans, acquisition finance, asset finance, project finance, structured finance, and debt restructuring. It represents a mixture of banks, financial institutions, funds and borrowers. The firm has achieved greater prominence in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related matters. The team features a number of immensely experienced practitioners, including those that have had spells at international law firms and have amassed many years of practice in Singapore. Bill Jamieson is an English lawyer who has been based in Singapore for more than 20 years. Quek Li Fei heads the banking and finance team, which also includes partner Wong Pei-Ling.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP’s banking and finance team is central to the Singapore office’s practice with the department led by chairman Leon Yee . He and his team have wide geographic coverage across multiple jurisdictions in Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar. The office has a breadth of experience across the banking and finance arena, especially in acquisition finance, trade finance, asset finance, project finance and real estate finance. The Singapore team is also noted for regulatory and compliance work, along with fintech and blockchain matters. In recent years, it has built its presence in venture debt and it continues to advise a large collection of Korean, Chinese and Indian banks. Priyank Srivastava is also highly rated by clients and is noted for his Myanmar expertise and his work for Indian clients.

Harry Elias Partnership has continued to emerge as a genuine force in banking and finance, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance, corporate lending, derivatives, structured finance, fintech and financial services regulation. It has quickly expanded its banking and financial institutions client list over the last three years. Pearl Lim heads the banking and finance team and has more than 30 years’ experience in the field, particularly in real estate finance, project finance, receivables finance and distressed debt transactions. Chan Wai Chong also has a major focus on banking and finance, especially real estate finance and distressed debt financings.

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC remains best known for advising on the financing aspects of Indian companies entering into Singapore and other Southeast Asian markets, along with non-Indian companies moving into India. The banking and finance team represents numerous Singapore branches of Indian banks. It also advises a range of other international banks, as well as domestic and international borrowers. The group has achieved further growth in trade finance and continues to be noted for syndicated loans, enforcement and recovery work. The vastly experienced M Rajaram is chairman of the firm having amassed more than four decades of experience in banking and finance and disputes work; he remains noted for his representation of Indian lenders. Of counsels Lai-Foong Chan and Ahmad Khalis provide further senior level expertise in the banking and finance arena. Samuel Kolehmainen and Duc Nguyen are also experienced aviation finance specialists, having joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP in January 2024.

Wong Tan & Molly Lim LLC has a prestigious history in the banking and finance field. It continues to showcase its expertise in sizeable secured and syndicated loans, structured finance and project finance. The banking and finance team continues to represent a number of major banks and financial institutions, along with listed companies and multinationals. It advises an impressive range of Singapore banks, Chinese banks and other international banks. Ong Beng Hong heads the banking and finance team alongside Tan Swee Gek.