Allen & Gledhill LLP has a prestigious history in banking and finance, in sectors ranging from real estate and infrastructure to energy, telecoms, logistics and numerous other sectors. The sizeable team covers the full breadth of banking and finance segments, including general lending, project finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance and asset finance. The firm has an extensive record in syndicated financings, involving large groups of banks and financial institutions. It has also led the market in sustainability-linked and green financings. Mark Hudspeth is co-head of the banking and finance group, and continues to be rated for syndicated financings and sustainability-linked loans. Kok Chee Wai is co-head of the banking and finance team, and co-head of the regional energy, infrastructure and projects group, and has worked on a series of bulge-bracket corporate loans over the years. Jafe Ng, Julie Sim, Lim Wei Ting and Aloysius Ng are also key partners

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has a prolific record in bulge-bracket financings, particularly in relation to real estate and REITs. It is also at the forefront of sustainability-linked and green loans, especially those connected to real estate acquisitions and developments. The firm has a burgeoning presence in cross-border financings, including those involving India, Indonesia and China. It has close links to a multitude of regional and international lenders, along with a number of REITs and other corporates in Asia Pacific. Angela Lim is qualified to practise in England and Singapore, is co-head of the banking and finance group, and has extensive experience in high-value local and cross-border loans, including sustainability-linked financings. Also co-head of the team, Ng Sey Ming is Singapore, Malaysia and UK qualified, and is a leading figure in real estate finance, acquisition finance, and sustainability-linked loans. Lee Weilin is further noted for sustainability-linked financings, REIT transactions, and corporate loans. Lee Xin Mei and Cheryl Tan cover banking and debt capital markets transactions.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP has a rich history in banking and finance, including leveraged and acquisition finance, green and sustainability-linked financings, real estate finance and project financings. The firm has experienced considerable growth in green and sustainability-linked finance. It continues to work on major Singapore and regional real estate financings, and acquisition financings. The team represents an impressive number of major regional and international banks, along with large corporate borrowers. Liew Kai Zee has an outstanding reputation in the market and is one of the most experienced banking and finance specialists in Singapore. Stanley Lim is another big name in banking and finance, particularly in relation to bilateral and syndicated financings, acquisition finance, real estate finance and collective sale finance. Clement Khoo is an increasingly prominent banking and finance specialist, along with Bryan Chang and Kelvin Wong .

WongPartnership LLP remains a market leader in banking finance, noted for its history in acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending. More recently it has been at the forefront of green loans and sustainability-linked financings. It continues to be active in acquisition finance in the real estate sphere and advised Perennial Shenton Property on the refinancing of the acquisition of, and the S$3bn green loan syndicated financing of the 8 Shenton Way project development. The firm represents all three of Singapore’s major banks and international banks with a presence in Singapore, the vast majority of Singapore’s top real estate developers and REITs, leading international private equity houses, prominent government-linked companies and established multinationals based in Singapore. Susan Wong is at the pinnacle of the profession, heads the financial services group and has over 35 years of experience in major banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance and real estate finance. Christy Lim is deputy head of the banking and finance practice, and also leads many of the firm’s top banking and finance engagements. Alvin Chia is another leading name in the team, as are emerging talents Felix Lee and Bernadette Tan.

Dentons Rodyk has a long history in real estate finance, in particular, and has a broader emphasis on leveraged finance, general lending, syndicated lending, asset finance and structured finance. Key sectors include real estate, energy, private equity and natural resources. The team represents an impressive range of local, regional and international banks, along with real estate developers, investors and other corporate borrowers. It has continued to advise on significant real estate financings and acquisition financings over the research period, and is also making a further impression in Islamic finance. Finance practice head Doreen Sim has a prolific record in big-ticket real estate financings, along with acquisition finance, and is an established name in cross-border transactions. Joo Thye Tan is another experienced figure, especially in energy sector project financings, as is Jonathan Guwe. Janice Ngeow leads the asset finance team and is the co-head of the Islamic finance group, which is also led by Islamic finance specialist Zhulkarnain Rahim.

Drew & Napier LLC has a primary focus on project financing, acquisition financing, and real estate and construction financing. It is also noted for debt restructurings and green loans, syndicated financings, and bank regulatory matters. The group represents a range of local banks, regional and international banks with presences in Singapore, other financial institutions, and local and international corporate borrowers. Pauline Chong leads the banking and finance practice and has extensive experience in syndicated and bilateral financings, project finance, and debt restructurings. Renu Menon is deputy head of the group and is also noted for bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition finance, and bank regulatory work. Lau Sok Hiang is a key figure in real estate financings.

TSMP Law Corporation is best known for corporate real estate financings, especially land acquisition financing and land development financing; it is also noted for secured and syndicated lending, acquisition financing, debt restructurings, and refinancings. Its client roster features Singapore’s leading banks and a number of major developers. Jennifer Chia heads the banking and finance group and the corporate real estate team, while June Ho also has a major focus on banking and finance transactions, including secured and syndicated facilities.

In alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, Virtus Law LLP naturally has a strong base in ship finance, though the wider practice has extensive experience in acquisition finance, project finance and refinancings. The firm has also achieved further growth in general banking and has advised clients on a series of sustainability-linked loans. It has close links to international banks, lessors and other financial institutions. Colin Jarraw has played a key role in expanding the firm’s banking and finance practice. Jason Yang provides further expertise in debt restructurings and sustainability-linked loans.

Withers KhattarWong LLP‘s banking and finance practice is closely linked to the firm’s real estate team. Much of the practice centres on financing real estate acquisitions and developments, with additional experience in project finance and restructuring engagements. Private debt, subscription line financings and tech-sector financings are also fortes for the firm. It has an impressive client base of local and regional lenders, funds, and a number of major borrowers. Guan Feng Chen is a hugely experienced banking and finance specialist with a fine record in cross-border financings involving Indonesia and Malaysia. Kenneth Szeto is a key figure in real estate finance, as is Agatha Lee, who provides further senior-level expertise at the consultant level.

Asia Practice LLC has a background in asset finance and trade finance. It has forged ahead with a broader practice of refinancings and real estate financings, including for resort developments. The firm has close links to a range of international law firms and Chinese law firms. Lee Chien Herr, Jonathan Tan and Leon Low lead the firm, with Marc Teh providing further senior expertise.

Blackletter LLC has gained considerable traction in the market, landing a number of banks and financial institutions as clients. It has succeeded in lending, regulatory and compliance matters, and has achieved further prominence in fintech and payment services, tokenisation of assets, digital asset derivatives, and green and sustainability-linked loans. Ow Kim Kit has over 20 years of experience in financings, product development and documentation, having previously worked as a senior legal counsel at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Managing partner Gerard Ng is another banking and finance specialist.

CMS Holborn Asia‘s practice is led by director Daniel Tan, who is a rounded practitioner with especially extensive experience in leveraged and acquisition finance; Tan has built out the firm’s presence in private credit, particularly venture debt transactions which tap into the firm’s focus on the tech sector. Trade finance and asset finance are also core elements of the practice, which acts for both lenders and borrowers, with a slightly heavier leaning towards borrowers. The department is active in transactions throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. Senior associate Javier Yong also impresses clients.

CNPLaw LLP has a wide-ranging banking and finance practice, drawing on the experience and expertise of a variety of partners and lawyers that have a focus on this area. Corporate lending remains the core of the practice that has additional expertise in project finance, acquisition finance and debt restructurings. Blockchain and cryptocurrency matters also form a component of the team’s work. Bill Jamieson is an English lawyer with 20 years of experience in Singapore. Quek Li Fei leads the banking and finance group, which also includes Wong Pei-Ling.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP  has a broad-based banking and finance practice that has seen growth in venture debt transactions over the last two years. Its core practice continues to centre on leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance, asset finance, trade finance and real estate finance, along with regulatory and compliance work. It remains close to a wealth of Korean, Chinese and Indian banks, and a number of alternative lenders, notably Genesis Alternative Investments. Leon Yee is chairman of the Singapore office, head of the banking and finance team, and the blockchain and fintech group.

Harry Elias Partnership is building its standing in banking and finance, following the arrival of current banking and finance head Pearl Lim and Chan Wai Chong in 2021. Since then, the firm has steadily expanded its client list of banks and financial institutions, resulting in a steady pipeline of acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate loans, financial products, regulation and fintech engagements, among others. The team is particularly noted for real estate finance, including those related to development and acquisitions, and restructurings have also been a key driver of recent engagements.

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC has a major focus on India-related financings, notably those involving Indian businesses venturing into Southeast Asia and non-Indian companies entering India itself. It advises a number of Indian banks, and Singaporean and Southeast Asian banks. It continues to see further growth in trade finance, LIBOR transition, loans to micro businesses and SMEs in Singapore, and restructuring engagements. M Rajaram is the chairman of the Singapore office and has some four decades of experience in banking and disputes work. Of counsels Lai-Foong Chan and Ahmad Khalis are also immensely experienced practitioners in banking and regulatory matters.

Wong Tan & Molly Lim LLC has a long history in the banking and finance arena and has close links to Singaporean banks, along with other Asia-based and European financial institutions. It also advises a range of listed companies and multinationals on their financing arrangements. The firm continues to be active in syndicated secured loans and ship financings. Ong Beng Hong and Tan Swee Gek jointly head the team.