Housing the ‘deepest bench of reliable, technical and professional M&A practitioners’, Allen & Gledhill LLP continues to showcase its stellar experience in big-ticket transactions in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region. Lim Mei maintains a track record in landmark domestic and cross-border M&A, and jointly leads the practice alongside Christian Chin, who counts investment and commercial banks, corporates, private equity and sovereign funds among his key roster of clients. Prawiro Widjaja acts for corporates and private equity funds on M&A, with a particular focus on Indonesia, while Christopher Ong handles private and public takeovers, and Christopher Koh is praised as ‘highly technical and experienced in domestic M&A’. Other key contacts in the group include Lee Kee Yeng, Andrew Lim and Michelle Fum, who is commended as ‘highly personable, energetic and clear in her advice’.

The team at WongPartnership LLP goes ‘above and beyond’ for its roster of clients on big-ticket domestic and cross-border transactions across the Asia Pacific region, China and the Middle East, including M&A, joint ventures, disposals and private equity deals. Andrew Ang showcases stellar expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, privatisations and private equity investments, and jointly leads the team alongside Chan Sing Yee, who, alongside Quak Fi Ling, is praised as ‘service-oriented and solution-driven’. Mark Choy acts for acquirers and targets in cross-border M&A, while Audrey Chng handles both public and private transactions, and Anna Tan ‘always rises to the challenge’. Other key contacts in the group include chairman and managing Ng Wai King, Low Kah Keong, Kyle Lee and recently promoted partner Rachel Tan.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow showcases demonstrable experience in handling big-ticket domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, in addition corporate reorganisations and restructurings. Shirin Tang, who joined from Morrison Foerster (Singapore) in September 2024, jointly leads the team alongside Boo Bee Chun acts for both buyers and sellers across the healthcare, energy, mining, industrial and technology sectors, while Min-Tze Lean advises on M&A and joint ventures, in addition to corporate advisory and compliance mandates. Praised as ‘knowledgeable and commercial’, Andrew Martin stands out for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional M&A and joint ventures, including acquisition integration and restructuring. Other key contacts in the group include Xiao Hui Ting, who acts for corporates and private equity houses across the healthcare, real estate, consumer and technology industries, Sharon Foo and Theodore Heng.

The team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP ‘exemplifies professionalism and consistently delivers a high-quality service’ to its roster of public and private companies, private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Noted for her expertise in public M&A and takeover deals, Sandy Foo jointly leads the practice alongside Terence Quek and Tracy-Anne Ang, who provides ‘high quality and practical advice’ to MNCs, start-ups, SMEs, private equity investors and venture capital funds. Evelyn Wee and Favian Tan are commended for ‘their exceptional skills in navigating complex transactions with precision and insight’, while Lim Wee Hann maintains a track record in private M&A. Praised as ‘calm and clear minded’, Loh Chun Kiat is another key contact in the group.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP showcases demonstrable capability in handling domestic and cross-border transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, takeovers and leveraged buyouts, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Counting multinational corporates, financial institutions, public and private companies, private equity houses and government-linked entities among its key roster of clients, the team’s expertise spans the energy, financial services, TMT, life sciences and healthcare, retail and consumer goods sectors. Practice leader Marcus Chow advises on M&A, private equity transactions, venture capital and equity capital mandates, while Sandra Seah handles M&A and joint ventures, with notable expertise in the energy industry. Jolie Giouw is another key contact in the group.

Dentons Rodyk showcases demonstrable experience in both domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, and acts for vendors, acquirers and financiers across the healthcare, technology, consumer goods, financial services and real estate sectors. Eng Leng Ng maintains a track record in public and private takeovers, M&A and joint ventures, while Marian Ho counts publicly listed and private entities, funds, societies and associations among her key roster of clients. Ng and Ho jointly lead the team alongside Evelyn Ang, who handles M&A, public takeovers and corporate restructurings, while S Sivanesan is noted for his expertise in cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital investments.

Commended for its ‘strong technical knowledge, practical advice and responsiveness’, Drew & Napier LLC counts large corporates, venture capital and private equity funds, financial institutions, family offices and government-linked funds and conglomerates among its key roster of clients, and has been kept busy with cross-border M&A in the energy and real estate sectors. Steven Lo leads the team and stands out for his experience in public and private M&A, while Tan Teng Sen is an ‘experienced practitioner’ who is ‘brimming with energy’. Jon Nair is an ‘outstanding M&A lawyer’, who also advises on private equity deals, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, and Seraphina Ho is another key contact in the group.

The ‘experienced and solution-oriented’ team at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC showcases ‘excellent technical knowledge’ in purchases and divestitures by public and private companies, tender offers, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts, in addition to public-to-private transactions. Affiliated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, the team is well-placed to service a diverse range of clients globally, from sellers, buyers, and investors to investment and commercial banks, and private equity and venture capital funds. ‘Outstanding’ practice leader Bernard Lui maintains a track record in M&A and corporate finance mandates, while Wai Ming Yap advises on transactions in Singapore and Malaysia. Joo Khin Ng handles M&A and takeovers, and George Cyriac is noted for his expertise in private equity deals.

Counting multinational corporations and private equity investors among its key roster of clients, the ‘cohesive and responsive’ team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP handles a range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, privatisations, and trade and business sales and purchases, in addition to assisting investment banks in takeovers. David Chong leads the practice and provides ‘top notch advice’ to clients in the communications, media, technology, energy and natural resources sectors, while ‘seasoned practitioner’ Ho Ying Ming ‘is a strong negotiator’ in M&A, corporate restructuring and reorganisations, in addition to private equity investments

The ‘commercial and nimble’ team at TSMP Law Corporation stands out for its expertise in takeovers of public-listed companies in Singapore, with additional experience in handling M&A, joint ventures, privitisations and corporate restructurings, and has been kept particularly busy with deals in the healthcare sector. A noteworthy practitioner, Stefanie Yuen Thio leads the practice and advises on public takeovers, cross-border M&A and IPOs. June Ho is another key contact in the group, who focuses on M&A and corporate finance matters.

With demonstrable experience across the real estate, technology and telecoms, healthcare, energy and manufacturing sectors, CNPLaw LLP advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, and acts for private and public companies, public sector entities and financial institutions. Managing partner Lisa Theng, who advises on private equity and venture capital transactions, jointly leads the practice alongside ‘experienced and professional’ Ken Chia, who spearheads the firm's corporate advisory group and handles cross-border M&A. Min-Li Tan is another key contact in the group.

Counting private equity and venture capital funds, multinational corporations, public listed companies, high-net-worth family offices and sovereign wealth-backed entities among its key roster of clients, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC showcases ‘commendable expertise’ in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and private equity transactions. Wei-Jin Lee, whose ‘expertise, approachability, commercial sense and responsiveness stands out’, jointly leads the practice alongside Liam Kheng Tay, who is ‘efficient and practical’ in handling takeovers and privatisations of public companies, and Khung Chye Yeo.

In a Formal Law Alliance with Reed Smith LLP, Resource Law LLC is well-placed to advise on cross-border transactions involving Singapore law, and is noted for its expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly mandates concerning power, commodities and natural resources. Commended as ‘responsive and client oriented’, Michael Kwan leads the team and advises on M&A, reverse takeovers and joint ventures, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Other key contacts in the group include Darren Sie, who joined from Shook Lin & Bok in September 2023, and Chua Si Ting.

The team at Withers KhattarWong LLP advises on domestic and cross-border transactions, from acquisitions and divestments to joint ventures, takeovers and corporate governance mandates, in addition to private equity and venture capital investments. Practice leader Daniel Yong handles M&A and private equity deals, and counts private fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and corporates among his key roster of clients. Joel Shen, who advises on cross-border investments, acquisitions and joint ventures, is another key contact in the group.

Eng and Co. LLC is well-placed to advise on local and regional transactions, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, corporate reorganisations, privatisations, mergers and joint ventures, in addition to venture capital and private equity investments. Rachel Eng, who handles M&A and corporate finance matters, jointly leads the team alongside Andrew Heng, who ‘approaches all matters thoughtfully and efficiently’, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and divestments.

Counting regional conglomerates, multinational corporations, private equity funds and family offices among its key roster of clients, the ‘quick, efficient and knowledgeable’ team at JurisAsia LLC advises on M&A and investments across the technology, digital infrastructure and energy sectors, and is well-placed to service its diverse client roster through its association with Gowling WLG. Tan Choon Leng leads the team and handles cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions in Southeast Asia.

RHTLaw Asia LLP acts for a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, financial institutions, investment funds and high-net-worth individuals, on M&A and corporate restructurings, in addition to private equity and venture capital transactions. Noted for his expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors, Erwan Barre jointly leads the practice alongside Yang Eu Jin, who advises on corporate finance mandates, while, Amanda Chen handles cross-border M&A. Parikhit Sarma joined the team from Virtus Law LLP in February 2024.

A corporate boutique firm, Rubicon Law LLC counts venture capital and private equity houses among its key roster of clients, as well as start-ups, SMEs, public listed companies and multinational corporations, and is noted for its expertise in early-stage fundraising transactions and M&A. Commended as ‘experienced, practical and humble’, managing director Lam Shiao Ning leads the team and ‘has a wealth of experience’ in domestic and cross-border M&A and venture capital financing mandates.

‘A gem of a firm’, Virtus Law LLP advises on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across the maritime, healthcare, technology and telecommunications sectors, with additional expertise in private equity transactions. Following the departure of Parikhit Sarma in February 2024, Sheetal Sandhu solely leads the team and ‘stands out for her advice, availability and commerciality’ when advising on cross-border M&A, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.