Founded in 1902, Allen & Gledhill is one of the largest and leading law firms in Singapore. The firm extends its influence across the region with an office in Myanmar and Vietnam, an associate firm in Malaysia and an alliance in Indonesia.

The firm is strongest in its banking and finance practice, servicing clients including corporates, financial institutions and funds across multiple sectors including energy, real estate, maritime and aviation, and healthcare. It excels across product lines including Islamic finance, project finance for energy, infrastructure M&A and restructuring.

Highlights

The firm was highly visible in capital market area, it advised the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on the re-opening issuance of USD 2.8 billion fixed rate bonds under the government of Singapore’s medium term note programme for issuance of Singapore Government Securities via syndication. This is the first reopening issuance of SGS via syndication, the first reopening of Singapore Sovereign Green Bond and the first reopening of 50-year bonds issued by Singapore government.

Projects highlights include advising Boulevard Development and Boulevard Midtown in the development of a mixed-use site comprising hotel, residential, retail and office space at Marina View in Singapore’s Central Business District. This was one of the rare large sites offered for sale from the government’s reserve in 2021 and was one of the largest private endeavours during the pandemic.

Testimonials   

"A&G are one of a kind. We can always rely on them for first-class, faultless delivery." (Asset finance client)

"A&G team knows our culture very well, the legal advises given are commercially practical." (Asset finance client)

"Prompt in response, provided great advice in protecting our rights and interest, meticulous in their work, they take the time and effort to ensure that their work is accurate, precise, and of high quality."  (Asset finance client)

"The team knows the client extreme well, experts of law and shipping market." (Asset finance client)

"The quality, the service, the user-friendly nature of their advice. They are first class." (Banking and finance client)

"They are clear in the delivery of advice.  They are also proactive.  For example, they set out clear milestones, latest legal changes required an update." (Debt capital market client)

"Professionalism, breath of experience, depth of bench." (Equity capital market client)

"Very professional and experienced lawyers, particularly on SG law matters. Also, the team is very approachable to bounce ideas or support on new initiatives or regulatory developments." (Equity capital market client)

"Adrian Ang and the team led by him is very impressive in presenting a rare combination of traditional capital markets and forward-looking blockchain knowledge. In addition to Adrian’s consistent client-focused service commitment and the amazing efficiency in being responsive, I also appreciate the speed of development in Adrian and his team’s knowledge, experience and thought-leadership in blockchain finance industry." (Financial services regulatory client)

"Francis Mok is my go-to lawyer for financial regulatory advice. His advice is clear, sensible and helpful." (Financial services regulatory client)

"They are knowledgeable both in terms of the law and the regulators' expectations in applying/interpreting the laws and their advice is practical and to the point." (Financial services regulatory client)

"Detailed oriented and service oriented." (Investment funds client)

"The team was knowledgeable in how to manage communications with the Singapore regulators to receive a favorable response and were knowledgeable in the drafting of the Prospectus and Trust Deed for the launch of the new funds. There were also regular updates on the status of work being done." (Investment funds client)

"This law firm is a market leader in this area and has a good understanding of market practice. Accordingly, it has the expertise and experience to deal with complex and sophisticated matters that other law firms in this area may not necessarily have." (Investment funds client)

"The firm provides comprehensive, thorough and decisive advice. It also prepared to take a commercial position and defend their stance." (M&A client)

"They are very commercial savvy and client centric." (M&A client)

"Ho Chien Mien's team is professional and efficient and provides clear and practical advice on various topics."  (Project development client)

"Responsive and experienced lawyers, pragmatic and prompt advice."  (Project development client)

"The team is led by a highly respected partner of the law firm, who brings in a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. What sets Allen & Gledhill apart is their unwavering commitment to our success. In a recent adjudication matter in 2023, once onboard, the team went all out, above and beyond to ensure that our interests were protected, and any gaps were addressed at every stage of the processes. Their responsiveness, accessibility and dedication were highly commendable." (Project development client)

"The issues considered in my applications were novel to the Singapore law and they know how to deal with the issues vis-à-vis the boundaries of the law." (Restructuring and insolvency client)

Key clients

UOB, HSBC, DBS, OCBC, Rigco, Singapore Technologies Engineering, STE TransCore Holdings, National University of Singapore, Black Spade Acquisition, Health Management International, Singapore Telecommunications, Mandai Park Development