Founded in 1976, Rajah & Tann Singapore is one of the largest full-service firms in Singapore. The firm is regarded as one of the jurisdiction’s elite firms, dubbed the “big four”. The firm, led by managing partner Patrick Ang and deputy managing partner Rebecca Chew, extends its presence throughout the region with Rajah & Tann Asia, the largest southeast Asian network of law firms.

Highlights

Recent examples of the firm’s deal work include advising VinFast in respect of its USD 23 billion business combination with BSAQ, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and the listing of VinFast on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange following completion of the business combination. The transaction is the biggest Vietnamese M&A transaction since records began in 1980. It is also the first listing of a Singapore incorporated company on NASDAQ by way of a de-spac transaction.

Other highlights include advising 17LIVE in respect of its business combination with Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation and the listing of the resulting issuer, 17LIVE, on the SGX-ST, following completion of the business combination. The transaction is the first transaction in Singapore involving the acquisition of a target company by a SPAC since the SPAC framework was introduced by the SGX-ST.

Testimonials   

"Clear thought leaders when it comes to banking and financing work based out of Singapore; highly responsive and committed to delivering quality work around the clock." (Banking and finance client)

"Client-centric and extremely responsive." (Banking and finance client)

"Commercial, fast turnaround, reasonable pricing." (Banking and finance client)

"Experienced, able to provide useful advice, prompt and fast in response." (Banking and finance client)

"Technically competent lawyers, provides clear legal advice and timeliness in responding to queries." (Banking and finance client)

"The team at Rajah & Tann is always highly responsive, consistently delivers expert and quality legal advice and most importantly, constant assurance that they are professionals who have the backs of their clients on all transactions." (Banking and finance client)

"Persistent, detail-oriented expertise." (M&A client)

Key clients

VinFast Auto, Citigroup Global Markets Singapore, 17LIVE, UOB Kay Hian, Winking Studios, Havenport Asset Management, Tahan Capital Management, Amansa Capital, New Silk Road Investment, Unison Capital Management, Temasek