International law firm
Morrison & Foerster’s
Singapore office serves as a hub for its regional practice and is helmed by managing partner Shirin Tang.
The firm is strongest in M&A
and also advises on banking and finance and
projects matters.
The banking team advises lenders and borrowers on matters including project financing, refinancing, real estate financing and acquisition financing.
In corporate and M&A, the firm focuses on sectors including technology and telecommunications, media, financial services, private equity and real estate. The firm has also been growing its presence in the investment funds space.
The projects team has particular expertise in the oil and gas and energy sectors.
Key clients include Ascendent Capital Partners,
EverStream Energy Capital Management,
GLP, Princeton Digital Group,
IndoSpace, FLOW Digital Infrastructure, GDS, Tokyo Gas, Sumitomo Corporation and First Solar.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
In banking the firm was active in
cross-border and domestic restructuring
financings, acquisition financing and refinancing.
The M&A team was active in acquisitions and joint ventures across different sectors. It was also active in fund formations mandates.
The finance and projects partner Per Lindberg got promoted in 2023, while finance and projects partner Tessa Davis moved inhouse.
The M&A team welcomed Steven Tran from Mayer Brown and Tabitha Saw from White & Case.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
GLP’s China Logistics Fund I (“GLP CLF I”)
$5 billion sale of the portfolio
IndoSpace
IndoSpace Logistics Parks IV (ILP IV) formation
293 MW DC utility-scale solar project
Client Feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“Worked very closely with the Singapore banking and corporate team, they have consistently responded promptly with expert and pragmatic advice. They understand our business and our strategic vision, and their years of experience advising on many of our landmark transactions has resulted in invaluable insight, cohesive and actionable solutions, tailored to our business needs.”
“Enthusiastic, easy to communicate with, clear legal advice.”
“Very knowledgeable about local laws in a broader global context; highly communicative; detail oriented; team is very positive and pleasant to work with as well, which is always a plus.”
“Because we are a CVC of a global financial institution, we need a law firm with both corporate/venture capital and financial regulatory capabilities. MoFo has the exact set of capabilities we need at a price point that makes sense for us.”
“Outstanding firm, with top class professionals.”
“Very commercial and user friendly.”
“Very responsive, hard-working, professional and has the right mix of public company/private equity/VC experience with
expertise in our key
jurisdictions in Asia.”
“Positive, energetic, keen attention to detail.”
“Deep knowledge of BHCA control matters with extensive experience working with global financial institutions, including in Asia.”
“Very experienced and commercial.”
“Very responsive, very thoughtful, creative lawyer.”
“Exceptional technical skills and a deeply commercially focused approach to lawyering.”
