International law firm LPA-CGR established its Singapore office in 2018.
LPA Singapore is strategically positioned to advise clients in Singapore and those conducting business throughout the region, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and elsewhere in southeast Asia.
Focusses/ specialisms
The firm’s Singapore office is focused on M&A, private equity, restructuring and various modes of financing, with strong expertise in the technology, financial services, energy, commodities and natural resources sectors. The type of transactions the firm is involved in ranges from venture capital transactions to cross-border M&A, primarily in the non-listed sector.
Key clients
Key clients include Bolloré Group, Saint-Gobain, Havas Group, Exclusive Networks, Cargo AI, TechnicoFlor Group, Edhec, H3 Dynamics, Ancileo, Neurones IT and YesWeHack.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the M&A team was active in advising private acquisition, asset acquisition, joint venture and divestment mandates. The deals were mostly in the technology and telecommunications, energy, logistic and financial services sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Havas Group’s acquisition of communication agency Klareco.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Great involvement of the law partners from LPA in each of the cases, and fantastic relevant advice and suggestions. Turnaround time has also been very fast for all the creation of legal documents.”
“Good knowledge of the dynamics of negotiation for shareholders agreements and share subscription agreements.”
“Great support.”
“Hands-on lawyers, ability to deal with cross-border operations.”
“LPA-CGR was very commercial and autonomous on this project. Client appreciated their clear advice.”
“LPA team understand the business objectives well and have the ability to translate those to the legal world.”
“LPA Singapore provided outstanding legal support in terms of quality and responsiveness. Their lawyers are savvy negotiators and prompt to understand the underlying business context.”
“Problem-solver, availability, accurate answers.”
“The LPA team is proactive, detailed-oriented and delivers high-quality services.”
“They have strong ties with the French community in Singapore. Very commercial-minded and they can provide out-of-the-box solutions and fast responses.”
“Very business-driven. Looking for smart solutions. Deal-maker while defending the interest of clients.”
Restructuring
“Reactive. Professional.”
Arnaud Bourrut
“Arnaud is always available and pleasant to deal with, he has a depth of knowledge on project structuring.”
“Arnaud is very flexible in his approach; he can adapt quickly.”
“Beyond technical expertise, high level of availability, responsiveness and business acumen.”
“Fantastic communication, great understanding of our business as well as the local jurisdiction knowledge.”
“Good technicality with positive mindset, very responsive.”
“Perfect.”
“Problem-solving, availability, deep knowledge and experience.”
“Reactive, experienced, innovative.”
“Reactive. Professional.”
“Smart and reactive lawyer, with excellent negotiation skills and a background in top-tier firms.”
“Very commercial, clear and trustworthy.”
Astrid Cippe
“Reactive. Professional.”
Berengere Roig
“Commercial and savvy lawyer. Very collaborative and responsive to the client's needs.”
“Very good technically and socially with client. Always handles really well the complexity of the deal along with client's expectations.”
