DNA
Accolades

Insurance | Drew Network Asia

The DNA Insurance Practice Group has handled a number of significant matters, including the following:

• Instructed by insurers to act for a leading University in defending a cross-border trade secret and conspiracy claim commenced in the United States. Depositions were conducted in Singapore and a database expert from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was retained.
• Successfully defended a claim by the insurer agent based on tort of conspiracy to fabricate evidence to induce and/or procure breach of contract.
• Advised a European headquartered financial institution on various insurance policies and the issues arising from the assignment of such policies.
• Represented a Dubai-based family in the Singapore International Commercial Court in a cross-border dispute involving the alleged mis-selling of a universal life insurance policy with premium financing.

Intellectual Property | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

asialaw Profiles
Intellectual Property in 2020 - Notable Firm

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms

• “Excellent Jakarta-based law firm. Very responsive and collaborate in multi-jurisdictional teams very well.”
• “They are reliable and provide excellent technical and practical advice in a difficult jurisdiction. They advise us on a broad range of issues including dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, employment law and transaction work in Indonesia.”
• “Responsive, cost effective and good understanding of industry and regulatory issues.”
• “Good teamwork.”
• “The firm is very responsive and very commercial. When we need a quick response for a client, Makarim & Taira S. are always happy to oblige.”
• “Makarim & Taira S. has provided excellent, sufficiently detailed and timely advice on our projects.”
• “Fast response and very strong advisory capability.”
• “Resourceful.”

Asian Legal Business
IP Rankings 2018-2019 – Tier 3 law firm for 2 consecutive years

Asia Business Law Journal
Lia Alizia – A-List/Top 100 Lawyers for 3 consecutive years (2018-2020)
Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – A-List/Top 100 Lawyers for 3 consecutive years (2018-2020)
Vincent Ariesta Lie – A-List/Top 100 Lawyers for 3 consecutive years (2018-2020)

Intellectual Property | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property 2022 – Band 1 for 13 consecutive years

Karen Abraham – Band 1 Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years
Indran Shanmuganathan – Band 2 Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years
Timothy Siaw – Band 3 Leading Individual for 13 consecutive years

• A source describes Shearn Delamore & Co as "very responsive."
• One interviewee regards it as "the standout firm in Malaysia for IP."
• A client highlights the team's "high level of professionalism, promptness in handling enquiries and providing updates on cases they are handling."
• Another client reports it is "a very competent firm which is always responsive and good value."
• Clients commend the team's proactivity, describing its lawyers as "responsible, dedicated and efficient."
• Sources also applaud the firm's overall resources, noting that it has "a strong team of people, with a fair amount of depth."
• Clients heap praise on the department, noting the quality of the service provided: "They are excellent at keeping us up to date on the progress of things - we never have to chase them for information."
• Another interviewee commends the quality of their work: "They give well thought-out and detailed assessments when requested."
• One client says: "They are professional, client service-oriented and the fees are reasonable."
• A further client states: "For a firm of their stature, it is definitely value for money," while another enthuses that the firm's value is "more than just monetary. It's the amount of effort - they want to win for you."
• "A well-established and well-respected firm, with many international customers who are pleased with their performance."
• "Their arguments were good and their communications clear."
• Sources say: "Indisputably number one, they have a good client base and are strong in litigation."
• A source reports that they are "very knowledgeable, experienced and prompt in responding to enquiries and taking action. They keep us updated on the progress of matters and are accessible. They provide excellent client service."
• A client appreciates that the firm works with "speed, practicality and commerciality, and is willing to work within our corporate processes."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property 2022 - Top Tier for 13 consecutive years

Karen Abraham – Hall of Fame (2020 - 2022); Recommended Lawyer (2021 and 2022); Leading Lawyer for 11 consecutive years
Timothy Siaw – Leading Lawyer for 3 consecutive years
Indran Shanmuganathan – Leading Lawyer for 2 consecutive years; Recommended Lawyer for 3 years
Jyeshta Mahendran – Recommended Lawyer for 2 consecutive years (2020 and 2021)
Janet Toh – Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years
Michelle Loi – Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years

• “The firm has expertise encompassing all manner of intellectual property related legal work.”
• “The firm has expertise encompassing all manner of intellectual property related legal work. With a number of senior IP practitioners, they have greater depth of knowledge and experience.”
• “Their advice is timely and cost-effective and they always take their client’s business needs into account.”
• "The IP team that we work with at Shearn Delamore & Co are very co-operative, knowledgeable, professional and accessible. Irrespective who we work with, the level of service is excellent and consistent. They are a very reliable and proactive team".
• "Shearn Delamore & Co has long been recognized as one of the best- if not the best – IP firms in Malaysia. Amongst their clients are international and Malaysian leaders covering all sectors. For patents, copyright and trademarks, you will not find a firm with the level of competence and sophistication to manage local work, but also complex multi-jurisdictional enforcement projects".
• "Strong IP knowledge, particularly with patents, and awareness of life sciences field".
• ‘You will not find another firm with the sophistication to manage local work, and complex multi-jurisdictional enforcement projects.’
• “A very professional and structured team”
• “A very strong team in Malaysia’s premier IP firm. Great depth at all levels, with a huge range of expertise across many areas of technology and IP rights.”
• “An important criteria that we look for as a global academic institution is professionalism. Shearn Delamore provides exceptionally professional service with providing good counsel on IP matters. Shearn Delamore has a very good image besides being reputable and reliable in Malaysia.”
• “The firm provides excellent, cost-effective advice and service in the Malaysian market. They know the market extremely well, and are always searching for a business-friendly solution. They are extremely responsive, and as noted, good listeners, trying to find out exactly what the client wants and taking steps to make it happen.”

asialaw Profiles
Intellectual Property 2022 – Outstanding for 6 consecutive years

Karen Abraham – Elite Practitioner for 3 consecutive years and Leading Lawyers for 8 years
Indran Shanmuganathan – Distinguished Practitioner for 3 consecutive years and Leading Lawyers (2017 - 2019)
Timothy Siaw – Distinguished Practitioner for 3 consecutive years 
Jyeshta Mahendran – Leading Lawyer

Asialaw Regional Awards 
Indran Shanmuganathan – Outstanding Practitioner in Malaysia (2019)

• “A strong team with a good range of legal and technical staff at different levels of seniority. They are willing to take on hard cases and push for their clients.”
• “Shearn Delamore does an outstanding job. They are on top of our trademark issues in Malaysia, advising us of possible issues in a timely manner so that we can properly protect our trademark portfolio. Their advice is business-conscious, timely, and easy to follow.”
• “The patent specialists are professional and good at what they do.”
• “The firm provides quality and practical advice at a competitive price. Lawyers are very knowledgeable and are leading practitioners in the industry. The firm may be able to invest more in legal tech, as global law firms have done.”
• “The firm eschews theory and banality, delivering sound practical advice that is aligned with our business needs.”
• “Very efficient, providing sound advice. The lawyers are accessible when required and are very prompt in their responses including updates.”
• “Its IP team has a good reputation and has been around for a long time,” says one rival partner.
• “The IP practice is fully established, with easily accessible partners and a reliable infrastructure in terms of their IT system and support staff,” says another client.
• “Shearn Delamore & Co is a premier, first class IP practice in the country,” declares one market observer.
• “We have worked with this firm for over 10 years and they have a thorough understanding of our company and its history and continue to provide appropriate advice in a very timely manner,” says a multinational client.
• “It has a strong team at all levels, from partners to associates, with good knowledge of IP, pharmaceuticals and technology.”

Managing Intellectual Property
Global Awards
Malaysian Intellectual Property Firm of the Year 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013

Intellectual Property Survey
Malaysia Leading Intellectual Property Firm in Trademark Contentious and Patent Contentious for 2 consecutive years (2010-2013)
Malaysia Leading Intellectual Property Firm in Patent Prosecution for 4 consecutive years (2010-2013)

IP Stars
First Tier Firm in Patent Contentious and Patent Prosecution for 8 consecutive years (2014-2021)
First Tier Firm in Trade Mark Contentious/Copyright and Trade Mark Prosecution for 9 consecutive years (2014-2022)
First Tier Firm in Copyright for 4 consecutive years (2014-2017)
Recommended Firm in Copyright for 2 consecutive years (2018-2019)
Highly Recommended Firm in Copyright (2020 and 2021)

Asia Awards
Malaysia Prosecution Law Firm of the Year 2018
National Award: Patent Contentious Firm of the Year in Malaysia 2020
National Award: Trademark Contentious Firm of the Year in Malaysia 2020
National Award: Prosecution Firm of the Year in Malaysia 2021
National Award: Contentious Firm of the Year in Malaysia 2022

Karen Abraham – IP Stars-Trademark Star for 5 consecutive years (2018-2022)
Indran Shanmuganathan – IP Stars-Trademark Star; IP Stars- Patent Star for 5 consecutive years (2018-2022)
Timothy Siaw – IP Stars-Trademark Star for 3 consecutive years (2020-2022); IP Stars- Patent Star for 4 consecutive years (2018-2022)
Michelle Loi – IP Stars-Trademark Star for 2 consecutive years (2021 and 2022)
Raghuram Supramanium – IP Stars –Rising Star (2021)
Sim Sook Eng – IP Stars –Rising Star (2021)

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property – Tier 1 for 4 consecutive years (2019-2022)

Karen Abraham –Litigation Star (2022)
Indran Shanmuganathan – Litigation Star for 3 consecutive years (2020-2022)

Asia IP
Malaysia Patents Firm of the Year 2010 – 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021
Malaysia Trademarks Firm of the Year 2013, 2014 and 2016
Malaysia Copyright Firm of the Year for 2 consecutive years (2016-2017)
Trademark Survey – Tier 1 for Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious for 8 consecutive years (2014-2021)
Copyright Survey – Tier 1 for Copyright for 9 consecutive years (2014-2022)
Patent Survey – Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution and Patent Contentious for 7 consecutive years (2015-2021)

Karen Abraham – Best 50 “IP Expert” in Malaysia (2020 and 2021)
Indran Shanmuganathan – Best 50 “IP Expert” in Malaysia (2021)
Timothy Siaw – Best 50 “IP Expert” in Malaysia (2018 and 2021)
Jyeshta Mahendran – Best 50 “IP Expert” in Malaysia (2015, 2017, 2019–2021)
Janet Toh – Best 50 “IP Expert” in Malaysia (2021)

World Trademark Review 1000
Rated ‘Gold’ Firm of the Year in IP Sector for 10 consecutive years (2012–2022)

Karen Abraham – Gold Tier for Enforcement and Litigation for 3 consecutive years (2022)
Indran Shanmuganathan – Gold Tier for Enforcement and Litigation for 3 consecutive years (2022)
Timothy Siaw – Silver Tier for Enforcement and Litigation for 3 consecutive years (2022)
Michelle Loi – Silver Tier for Enforcement and Litigation for 3 consecutive years (2022)
Jyeshta Mahendran – Recommended for Prosecution and Strategy for 3 consecutive years (2022)
Janet Toh – Recommended for Prosecution and Strategy, Transaction for 3 consecutive years (2022)

WTR Global Leaders 2019 - 2021: Private Practice
Karen Abraham
Indran Shanmuganathan

• “Shearn Delamore & Co owes its pre-eminence to its “rich experience, sterling track record and total professionalism” and the ease with which clients can access its lawyers. One of the top IP advocates in the country, Indran Shanmuganathan is a top choice for landmark litigation. He often teams up with fellow litigator Michelle Loi, who currently presides over the Licensing Executives Society Malaysia. Timothy Siaw is an authority on life sciences and patents with superb expertise in franchising and anti-counterfeiting; he is vice-chair of the International Technology Association’s e-commerce law committee. Janet Toh is a specialist in franchising, advertising, regulatory approvals for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, while Jyeshta Mahendran is a versatile adviser who often works with the corporate team on transactions. Finally, “highly experienced brands lawyer” Karen Abraham steers the IP practice with a steady hand."

IAM Patent 1000
Litigation and Transactions 2019 - 2022 – Gold Tier Firm 
Prosecution 2022 – Highly Recommended Firm 
Prosecution 2019 - 2021 – Recommended Firm 

Timothy Siaw – IAM Global Leaders (2020-2022); Gold – Individual for Litigation (2022); Highly Recommended for Litigation and Transactions (2020 and 2021); Recommended for Litigation and Transactions (2019); Recommended for Prosecution (2019-2022)
Indran Shanmuganathan – Silver – Individual for Litigation (2022); Recommended for Litigation and Transactions (2019 and 2021)
Jyeshta Mahendran– Recommended for Prosecution (2022)
“Foremost among its team of technically qualified practitioners is internet and e-commerce guru Timothy Siaw. A deft drafter, he is also routinely called upon to supply complex patent licensing and infringement analyses.”

“Indran Shanmuganathan is a contentious ace who works on the firm’s hardest-hitting courtroom instructions. Recently, he has been busy advising pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp and Dohme before the High Court in a complex and wide-reaching action that looks set to make its way to the very top of the Malaysian chain of justice.”

• “Foremost among its team of technically qualified practitioners is internet and e-commerce guru Timothy Siaw. A deft drafter, he is also routinely called upon to supply complex patent licensing and infringement analyses.”
• “Indran Shanmuganathan is a contentious ace who works on the firm’s hardest-hitting courtroom instructions. Recently, he has been busy advising pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp and Dohme before the High Court in a complex and wide-reaching action that looks set to make its way to the very top of the Malaysian chain of justice.”
• “A leading IP firm,” it boasts a cradle-to-grave IP offering, including a large and extensive patent prosecution practice staffed by an extensive IP team, and is known for attracting top pharmaceutical companies to its doors. Ever ready to provide “bespoke advice to a range of Asian clients seeking global IP protection”
• “Shearn Delamore’s team provide holistic legal advice and carries out its duty professionally. The reputation and resources of the firm, reasonable fees, and the team’s capacities are a major draw.”

Who’s Who Legal 2022

Karen Abraham – Global Leader for Trademarks for 4 consecutive years; Global Leader for Patent for 4 consecutive years; National Leader (Southeast Asia) in Trademarks and Patents for 2 consecutive years
Timothy Siaw – Global Leader for Patent for 4 consecutive years; National Leader (Southeast Asia) in Patents for 2 consecutive years; National Leader (Southeast Asia) in Trademarks (2022)
Jyeshta Mahendran – Global Leader for Trademarks for 4 consecutive years; National Leader (Southeast Asia) in Trademarks for 2 consecutive years

Asia Business Law Journal
Intellectual Property Enforcement and Intellectual Property Protection 2022 – Winner for Malaysia jurisdiction

Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards
Intellectual Property 2021 - Law Firm of the Year

Asian Legal Business Intellectual Property
Patents and Copyright/Trademarks 2022 - Tier 1 Firm for 3 consecutive years

Asia Business Law Journal “The A-List of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers” 2021
Karen Abraham - One of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers for 3 consecutive years
Indran Shanmuganathan - One of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2 consecutive years

In-House Community
Intellectual Property 2021 - Malaysia Firm of the Year

Intellectual Property | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property: Domestic 2023 – Band 1 for 16 consecutive years

Tony Yeo – Band 1 for 5 consecutive years; Band 2 for 10 consecutive years (2009 to 2018)
Yvonne Tang – Band 3 for 2 consecutive years 
Meryl Koh – Band 3 for 2 consecutive years 
Morris John – Senior Statesman for 8 consecutive years(2014 to 2021)

• "Drew & Napier has a strong IP department, and they are well resourced at every level. Their turnaround time and response time is very quick."
• "Each partner is assisted by equally capable associates who are specialised in their field of work. They have left no stone unturned in their research and articulation."
• Drew & Napier's lawyers "are meticulous and their advice is strategic".
• "The firm is responsive to our company's needs and we are happy with the level of service."
• “Large and established IP department in Singapore with in-depth experience in contentious IP matters across patents, designs, trade marks, copyrights, licensing, franchising and confidentiality agreements. Particularly adept at handling passing-off actions.”
• “Deep bench of lawyers with cross-border expertise spanning China, Malaysia and the USA.”
• Sources say the IP practice is a "powerhouse in Singapore with very talented lawyers, who think globally while acting locally". 
• "Aone-stop shop for legal matters in Singapore and a real powerhouse of a firm in South-East Asia."
• "The strength of the firm is the IP department, which is very efficient and whose turnaround time is fast."
• The team is also praised for being "very attentive to client needs, technically strongand good at project management," and are "very good at ensuring a seamless service", adding that:
• "They are really lovely to deal with; very hospitable and well organised. Everything you would expect from a top firm."
• “The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and hard-working. Their grasp of details is impressive.”

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property 2023 – Tier 1 for 24 consecutive years

Tony Yeo – Hall of Fame for 4 consecutive years; Leading Lawyer for 10 consecutive years
Yvonne Tang – Recommended Lawyer for 6 consecutive years
Lim Siau Wen – Recommended Lawyer for 4 consecutive years
Meryl Koh – Next Generation Lawyer for 7 consecutive years
Javier Yeo – Rising Star for 2 consecutive years

• “Very professional team. With D&N the key difference is their professionalism and internal confidence in their own abilities.”
• “D&N has always impressed me with their professionalism and efficiency. Unlike other firms, they are always timely, detailed and careful in their handling of my cases. The most important thing that sets them apart from the rest is their perseverance and innovative ideas. Somehow, they always seem to have a solution for everything, even for the most difficult and challenging cases. Their flexibility to accommodate to my tight schedule is also a very big plus point.”
• "The team is effectively bilingual and was able to look through our curriculum and workflow documents in Chinese to identify gaps in IP compliance and security. They were also able to put together a comprehensive handbook which we use to train newcomers to our company.”
• “Strategic and first-class lawyers. One of the best in the IP litigation arena. Possess a depth of knowledge, great commercial sense, and responsive. Consistently delivers reliable, excellent, and practical advice and work. Able to handle highly complex work."
• "A fantastic legal team. They work closely as one unit. Their depth of knowledge, aggressiveness in litigation strategy and business savviness is outstanding."
• Sources say that Drew & Napier LLC's “’very sharp team' provides 'practical business-focused advice' on all types of IP assets”.
• Drew & Napier LLC’s ‘tenacious’ team is ‘meticulous and strategic in providing advice, seeing the big picture while drilling down into the finer points’.”
• “Drew & Napier is the best there is when it comes to litigation.”
• “The lawyers at Drew & Napier LLC excel in their ‘knowledge of local legislation’ and litigation.
• “Tony Yeo and Meryl Koh are sharp and appropriately aggressive lawyers whom you will want on your side. Possessing good commercial sense and great depth of knowledge as subject matter experts, they will be able to value-add by strategising approaches for the best outcomes. First-class lawyers.”
• Tony Yeo is a “fantastic strategist and a great litigator”.
• Meryl Koh is noted for “her great eye for detail, as well as an ability to see the big picture”.
• “[Cecelia] is flexible in responding to clients’ needs.”

Chambers Global
International & Cross-Border Capabilities 2023 – Leading Firm for 5 consecutive years

• Chambers Global says that “The firm has especially well-developed international capabilities in the contentious arena. The team is very active in international arbitration, cross-border investigations, contentious and transactional IP and regulatory work across the South-East Asian region, India and China.”

Asian Legal Business (ALB) Magazine
Intellectual Property rankings 2023 (Singapore) – Tier 1 in the areas of Patents and Trademarks/Copyrights for 11 consecutive years
ALB South East Asia Law Awards 2023 – won Singapore Intellectual Property Firm of the Year for the third time

Tony Yeo – ALB Asia Top 15 IP Lawyers 2022 (for 2 consecutive years) 

Managing IP
World IP Survey 2022: Singapore – Leading IP Firm for 23 consecutive years
Singapore Patent Disputes and Singapore Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year 2023
Singapore Trademark Contentious and Singapore Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year 2022
Singapore Trade Mark Prosecution and Singapore Patent Contentious Firm of the Year 2020
Singapore Trade Mark Prosecution IP Firm of the Year 2019
Singapore Prosecution IP Firm of the Year 2018
Singapore Contentious IP Firm of the Year 2014-2017
Ranked top tiers in the following areas: Patent Contentious; Trade mark Prosecution; Trade mark Contentious
Leading firm in Patent Prosecution and Copyright & related rights
Highly recommended in IP transactions

IP Stars 2023:
Tony Yeo – Trade Mark Star for 10 consecutive years; Patent Star for 10 consecutive years
Yvonne Tang – Trade Mark Star for 5 consecutive years; Top 250 Women in IP (2020 to 2022)
Lim Siau Wen – Trade Mark Star for 6 consecutive years; Top 250 Women in IP in 2019
Meryl Koh – Patent Star in 2023; Top 250 Women in IP in 2023; Rising Star (2021 to 2022)
Ruby Tham – Rising Star (2022)

• "The firm thinks globally but act locally. They are a team player in global litigation matters and are a key contributor to global litigation strategies. They lead from the front."
• "On a personal level, apart from providing superior legal services, its IP team is friendly, approachable and responsive."
• "They are experts in the field, very responsive, and easy to work with."
• "They provide solid advice needed by the business."
• "Drew & Napier is very responsive when approached and provides sound legal advice from a commercial perspective whenever necessary. The firm also provided cost-effective prosecution services."
• "I chose Drew & Napier because they are the leader in dealing with IP litigation. They have several IP and general practice lawyers which the firm taps into in complex cases to bring novel legal approaches to suit the client's needs."
• Sources say that Drew & Napier is “definitely, a prominent team for any type of IP work”
• “Particularly forceful in IP litigation”.
• “They are hard-working, thorough and responsive, and understand well the client’s objectives and resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.”

Asia IP
Intellectual Property 2022 – Tier 1 for 11 consecutive years
Singapore Trade Mark Firm of the Year (2012-2016, 2018, 2020, 2022)
Singapore Patent Firm of the Year for 3 consecutive years (2017-2019)
Patent Prosecution – Tier 1
Patent Contentious – Tier 1
Trade Mark Prosecution – Tier 1
Trade Mark Contentious – Tier 1
Copyright – Tier 1

• “They have solid teams who are dedicated and passionate about what they do and are savvy in providing strategic legal advice.”
• Sources say that “Drew & Napier is a go-to firm for contentious IP work”

Asia IP Experts 2022 Endorsed Individuals:
Tony Yeo (2 consecutive years)
Yvonne Tang (2 consecutive years)
Lim Siau Wen

Asia IP Experts 2018 Endorsed Individuals:
Tony Yeo – Patents, Enforcement, Litigation, Pharma & Biotech
Lim Siau Wen – Trade Mark

2016 Endorsed Individuals:
Cecelia Girvin – Patents, Trade Mark, Copyright, Litigation
Morris John – Patents, Trade Mark, Copyright, Litigation

asialaw Profiles
Intellectual Property 2023/2024 – Outstanding practice for 9 consecutive years; Highly recommended practice (2013-2015)

Tony Yeo – Elite Practitioner for 7 consecutive years

Yvonne Tang – Notable Practitioner in 2023

Meryl Koh – Notable Practitioner in 2023

• “They take the time to understand the business challenges and try to work on practical solutions.” 
• “Advice is technically sound and well-considered.”
• “Drew & Napier continues to provide top-shelf legal service and advice. They always think globally while providing local advice. They focus on the client's objectives and needs, and tailor the advice accordingly. They have a large pool of highly talented attorneys which they can leverage when looking at the best approach in handling contentious IP matters.”
• “They were transparent about costs and were punctual with all our Zoom meetings.”
• “They have expertise of Singapore law in relation to intellectual property. They provided strong support in Singapore litigation for the client who is not familiar with the laws in the country.”
• “Clear explanations, expertise and management skills.”
• “Creative and attentive.”
• “The IP team led by Tony Yeo is always prompt and efficient in its response. It gives clear legal advice and is transparent in its costs estimates.”
• “Meryl and her team were excellent strategists who understood our bottom lines and gave us reliable legal advice accordingly.”
• “The lawyers are meticulous and preemptive in building the litigation case and explain your options clearly to you.”
• The lawyers are able to advise on different options to approach the dispute and try to settle it in the most appropriate manner.”
• “The firm provides timely and good service as well as practical advice to suit our needs and is able to do so at a reasonable fee.”
• “Very good at thinking outside the box, efficient, frank and clear advice, always has the client's goals in mind to meet the objective.”
• Sources say that “the quality of work and service is excellent – a notch above most of the other premier law firms.”
• “Highly competent on the technical aspect of the deal, practical and commercial, not pedantic and responsive.”
• “The IP team at Drew & Napier provides very high quality of work…They are timely in their responses and strategic in thinking and very knowledgeable in their specialist fields.”
• “Provides reliable services in a cost-efficient manner.”

Who’s Who Legal
Tony Yeo – Global Elite Thought Leader for Global Guide: Life Sciences - Patent Litigation 2021 for 2 consecutive years 
Tony Yeo – Recommended Lawyer for Global Guide: Life Sciences – Patent Litigation 2023 for 13 consecutive years; Global Guide: IP - Patents 2023 for 10 consecutive years; Global Guide: IP - Trademarks 2023 for 7 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Life Sciences 2023 for 3 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Patents 2023 for 3 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Trademarks 2023 for 3 consecutive years
Yvonne Tang – Recommended Lawyer for Global Guide: IP - Trademarks 2023 for 2 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Trademarks 2023
Lim Siau Wen – Recommended Lawyer for Global Guide: IP - Patents 2023; Global Guide: IP - Trademarks 2023; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Trademarks 2023
Meryl Koh – Recommended Lawyer for Global Guide: IP - Patents 2023 for 3 consecutive years; Global Guide: Life Sciences 2023 - Patent Litigation for 3 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Patents 2023 for 3 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Life Sciences 2023 for 3 consecutive years
Cecelia Girvin – Recommended Lawyerfor Global Guide: IP -Trademarks 2023 for 2 consecutive years; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Trademarks 2023; National Guide: Southeast Asia - Patents 2023
Ruby Tham – Recommended Lawyer for Global Guide: IP - Copyright 2023 for 3 consecutive years

World Trade Mark Review 1000
Enforcement and Litigation 2023 – Gold band for 6 consecutive years; ranked top tier for 5 consecutive years (2013-2017)
Prosecution and Strategy 2023 – Gold band for 11 consecutive years
Top Trade Mark filer in Singapore 2020

2023 Endorsed Individuals:
Tony Yeo – Gold band in Enforcement and Litigation (4 consecutive years); Recommended Lawyer for Enforcement and Litigation (2018 and 2019)
Yvonne Tang – Silver band in Enforcement and Litigation (3 consecutive years); Silver band in Prosecution and Strategy (3 consecutive years); Recommended Lawyer for Transactions (3 consecutive years); Recommended Lawyer for Prosecution and Strategy (2018 and 2019)
Lim Siau Wen – Silver band in Enforcement and Litigation (4 consecutive years); Silver band in Prosecution and Strategy (4 consecutive years); Recommended Lawyer for Transactions (4 consecutive years); Recommended Lawyer for Prosecution and Strategy (2018 and 2019)
Meryl Koh – Bronze band in Enforcement and Litigation (3 consecutive years)
Ruby Tham – Bronze band in Prosecution and Strategy (4 consecutive years); ronze band in Enforcement and Litigation (2 consecutive years)

2018 Endorsed Individual:
Ceceila Girvin – Prosecution and Strategy

• “Very clear in its opinions and capable of leveraging a broad scope of experience of legal and IP specialty within the firm”.
• “Unanimously hailed not only as a top IP firm in the country but also one of the best that Southeast Asia has to offer, Drew & Napier provides gold-standard guidance across the contentious/non-contentious divide and is unstinting in its dedication to quality. Swift, decisive and commercial describes the firm well.”
• “Drew & Napier’s number is called when there are complex trademark problems to solve; indeed, the ensemble has put in performances with éclat in numerous landmark litigations… the firm maintains a brilliant line up of experts who, collectively, can handle absolutely anything thrown their way.”
• “The balance in the team is amazing – to be so strong at both ends of the trademark scene is exceptional."
• The firm is also praised for its “willingness to leave the comfort zone to experiment with novel strategies.”

World Trademark Review Global Leaders (2021 Edition)
Tony Yeo – Identified as one of Singapore’s foremost trademark experts for 8 consecutive years

IAM Patent 1000
Litigation 2023 – Gold band for 10 consecutive years
Prosecution 2023 – Silver band for 4 consecutive years; Recommended for 6 consecutive years (2014 - 2019)
Transactions 2023 – Highly Recommended for 2 consecutive years; Recommended for 3 consecutive years (2019 - 2021) 

2023 Endorsed Individuals:
Tony Yeo – Gold band for Litigation for 5 consecutive years; Recommended (2014 - 2018)
Yvonne Tang – Highly Recommended for Prosecution for 2 consecutive years; Silver band in 2020 and 2021 and Recommended in 2019; Recommended for Transactions for 4 consecutive years
Lim Siau Wen – Recommended for Prosecution; Silver band in 2020 and 2021 and Recommended in 2019; Recommended for Transactions for 4 consecutive years
Meryl Koh - Silver band for Litigation for 3 consecutive years; Bronze band in 2020
Cecelia Girvin – Recommended for Prosecution (2018)

• “Drew & Napier has set the bar high for other practices in terms of expertise, billing and customer engagement.”
• “It has a great breadth of experienced lawyers, which is often essential in complex litigations that cover patents, data protection, criminal and antitrust law.”
• “We have not yet found another Singapore firm that is comparable to their services.”
• “Paring a strong patent prosecution practice with a formidable litigation group, the IP practice at Drew & Napier has won the loyalty of an illustrious array of clientele from diverse industries.”
• “You know they are giving 110% to everything they do for you.”
• “The venerable Drew & Napier LLC pairs a strong patent prosecution practice with a litigation side universally hailed as one of the market’s very best.”
• Sources say that Drew & Napier is a “highly respected litigation practice throughout Southeast Asia”
• Drew & Napier’s “enviable share of the Singaporean patent prosecution market and its frequent appearances in the courtroom are testament to the trust accorded it by both Singaporean and foreign clients…”
• “On an equal footing with the big global legal brands”, local player Drew & Napier casts a long shadow on Singapore’s patent landscape.

IAM Global Leaders (2023 Edition)
Tony Yeo – Identified as one of Singapore’s foremost patent experts for 3 consecutive years
Yvonne Tang – Identified as one of Singapore’s foremost patent experts in 2023

IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2022
Tony Yeo – Named as one of the preeminent IP strategists in the world for 2 consecutive years

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Intellectual Property 2023 – Tier 1 for 5 consecutive years

Endorsed individuals in IP:
Tony Yeo – Litigation Star (5 consecutive years)
Meryl Koh – Future Star (2 consecutive years)
Lim Siau Wen – Recommended (2019)

• “Vast experience and practical advice to the client in addition to great knowledge about the law.”
• “Advice from the firm was professional, creative and productive.”
• A client commented, “I appreciate having reminders before all renewals, proceeding and etc. They tackle issues with prompt decisions.”

Best Lawyers International: Singapore (2024 Edition)
Intellectual Property 2024
Morris John – Leading Individual for 16 consecutive years; Lawyer of the Year (2016 edition)

The Straits Times - Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023
Rated full marks (5 stars) for Intellectual Property Law in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista for 3 consecutive years

The Asian Lawyer
Emerging Markets Awards 2015

Investigations & Crisis Management | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

• Represented an European luxury car manufacturer and a well-known mobile phone manufacturer in an investigation by the US Department of Justice in relation to alleged violation of the FCPA;
• Represented an internationally renowned tableware and home lifestyle manufacturer in an investigation involving fraud, theft, collusion and mismanagement by senior employees;
• Represented a US car manufacturer in the investigation of alleged violations of the company’s code of conduct and non-competition clause, including the dismissal of senior officers of the company.
• Represented a subsidiary of a European furniture company in the conduct of internal investigations for fraud, theft and mismanagement, followed by the closure of the company;
• Representation of US oil and gas companies in various investigations of alleged violations of the company’s hand book and good conduct and providing trainings on anti-bribery, collusion and corruption to its employees in various places in Indonesia;
• Represented the shareholders (European companies) in investigating misconduct by a director of their subsidiary (a medical equipment company) in Indonesia resulting in the termination of the individual from his directorship;
• Represented a USA based manufacturing company in investigating misconduct by employees of its subsidiary in Indonesia and a vendor related to license applications;
• Represented and acted for the shareholders of a manufacturing company and a European based company in an investigation based on information provided by a whistleblower related to fraud and conflicts of interest by the local company’s senior officers, including in the termination of all the parties involved in the case. The investigation also involved information tracing at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights;
• Represented a Japanese company in the investigation of outsourced employees related to reimbursement fraud; and
• Representation of a multinational corporation in the preparation of the company’s hand book and manuals for their operations in Indonesia and thereafter providing trainings to the employees. Our Indonesian office is a member of TRACE.

Investigations & Crisis Management | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

• Acted as Counsel for the Public Prosecutor in Hong Kong in taking the evidence of a witness in Malaysia for the purposes of a criminal trial involving allegations of money laundering that was pending at the Hong Kong Special Administration Region, Court of First Instance pursuant to the provisions of the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2002;
• Acted for both local and foreign financial institutions and multinationals in investigations and enforcement actions against their employees for fraud and conspiracy, where tracing actions and multi-jurisdictional proceedings were involved;
• Represented a Malaysian manufacturing company in investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in respect of exports to the European Union; and
• Represented institutional and individual clients in investigation and subsequent asset forfeiture proceedings instituted by the Public Prosecutor and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission pursuant to the provisions under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing And Proceeds Of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

Investigations & Crisis Management | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia Pacific - Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption 2023

Band 2 practice for 4 consecutive years

Wendell Wong - Recognised Practitioner

• "The firm's ability to combine academic excellence with hard work, creativity and pragmatic solutions in order to deal with complexity is much appreciated."
• "The firm is able to understand the nature of our businesses. It is also well organised and able to go through the supporting evidence and respond in a short time."
• “Wendell Wong is recognised for his experience in commercial litigation and corporate investigations. He is well placed to advise on potential litigation arising out of investigations and anti-corruption matters.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – White-Collar Crime 2023

Tier 2 practice for 3 consecutive years

Wendell Wong – Recommended lawyer for 3 consecutive years

• “The team at Drew & Napier is responsive and always available to respond to clients’ needs and requirements.”
• “Wendell Wong and Andrew Chua are able to place the client’s interest foremost in their conduct of a matter.”
• Sources say Wendell is “a natural leader, meticulous listener, excellent negotiator, with top-notch client centric work ethics and excellent business sense.”
• ‘Noted for headline commercial and white-collar crime cases’
• A ‘strong and well-respected advocate’, who is praised for his ‘practical approach’ and ‘partnership’ with the client

Who’s Who Legal
Investigations 

• Mahesh Rai – Global Elite Thought Leader – Under 45: Investigations 2023
• Wendell Wong – Thought Leaders Global Elite: Investigations 2023 – Global Elite Thought Leader for 2 consecutive years
• Chia Voon Jiet – Global Leader: Investigations 2022 – Recommended for 2 consecutive years
• Wendell Wong – Global Leader: Investigations 2021 – Global Elite Thought Leader
• Mahesh Rai – Global Guide: Investigations (2018 to 2022 editions)
• Wendell Wong – National Leader: Southeast Asia, Investigations 2022 – Recommended for 2 consecutive years
• Chia Voon Jiet – National Leader: Southeast Asia Investigations 2022 – Recommended for 2 consecutive years
• Chia Voon Jiet – Investigations Future Leaders 2020 – Ranked as an eminent lawyer under 45 in the field of investigations, anti-corruption and white-collar crime for 3 consecutive years from 2018 to 2020
• Mahesh Rai – Recommended Lawyerfor 2 consecutive years (Future leaders section)

• Wendell Wong is well-regarded for his “focus on financial crime” and garners respect for his work in international investigations.
• Chia Voon Jiet is an “intelligent and shrewd practitioner” according to observers who praise his ability to handle issues ranging from corporate fraud to regulatory investigations.
• Mahesh Rai is “truly a leader in this area” … He provides specialist insight into disputes in the telecommunications and energy sectors.

Business Crime Defence 

• Wendell Wong – Thought Leaders: GIR – Business Crime Defence (Corporates 2022) – Thought Leader
• Wendell Wong – Global Leader: Business Crime Defence (Corporates 2021) – Recommended lawyer for 9 consecutive years
• Wendell Wong – Global Leader: Business Crime Defence (Individuals 2021) – Recommended lawyer for 9 consecutive years
• Wendell Wong – Global Leader: Professional Negligence 2021 – Recommended lawyer for 2 consecutive years
• Wendell Wong – National Leader: Southeast Asia, Business Crime Defence 2022 – Recommended for 2 consecutive years
• Gary Low – Business Crime Defence 2019 – Recommended lawyer for 3 consecutive years (Corporates chapter)

Mergers & Acquisitions | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Highly Ranked in Corporate/M&A from 2009-2024

Hilton King - Band 2
Vincent Ariesta Lie - Band 4

• "The Makarim & Taira team have a good sense of the complexities of the Indonesian regulatory and business landscape and are able to provide practical guidance during a deal."
• "The lawyers in the firm have in-depth legal knowledge on corporate and M&A in Indonesia.
• Hilton King: "It is always a pleasure to work with Hilton. He offers practical advice balanced with the nuances of the Indonesian landscape."
• Vincent Ariesta Lie: "Vincent is creative and energetic and has great market knowledge and intelligence."

Chambers Global
Highly Ranked in Corporate/M&A from 2020-2024

Hilton King - Band 2
Vincent Ariesta Lie - Band 4

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Tier 1 law firm for Corporate/M&A in 2023
Tier 2 law firm for Corporate/M&A from 2015-2022

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Leading Individual 
Lia Alizia - Leading Individual 
Hilton King - Leading Individual
Norma Mutalib - Recommended Individual
Stephanie Kandou - Recommended Individual

• "Ability to comprehend the issues that require resolution. Efficient response and able to appreciate the needs of the client."
  
• "Hilton King is a seasoned international lawyer and therefore has a strong appreciation of the needs of multinational clients trying to navigate the complexities of the Indonesian legal landscape. He is well supported by Stephanie Kandou and a number of associates who together provide a wholesome service."

IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Tier 2 law firm for M&A from 2014-2023

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Highly Regarded 
Vincent Ariesta Lie - Highly Regarded 
Lia Alizia - Highly Regarded 

• “They are quite practical and really understand our wishes.”
• Vincent Ariesta Lie: “He is very responsive and practical when handling the deal. He deep dives on each case.”

Asialaw Profiles
Highly Recommended law firm for Corporate/M&A from 2014-2023

Vincent Ariesta Lie – Distinguished Practitioner
Hilton King - Notable Practitioner 

Mergers & Acquisitions | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2022 – Band 1 for 13 consecutive years

Chambers Global
Corporate/M&A 2022 – Band 1 for 13 consecutive years

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Leading Individuals
Grace C.G. Yeoh – Band 2 for 13 consecutive years
Ng Swee Kee – Band 1 for 10 consecutive years (2008 - 2017); Band 2 for 3 consecutive years (2018 - 2020), Eminent Practitioner for 2 consecutive years (2021 and 2022)
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan – Up and Coming (2020); Band 4 for 2 consecutive years (2021 and 2022)

Chambers Global
Leading Individuals
Grace C.G. Yeoh – Band 2 for 13 consecutive years
Ng Swee Kee – Band 1 for 11 consecutive years (2007 – 2009, 2011 - 2018); Band 2 for 2 consecutive years (2019 - 2020); Eminent Practitioner (2021 and 2022)
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan – Up and Coming (2020); Band 4 (2021 and 2022)

• A client describes the team at Shearn Delamore & Co as "dedicated, quick in its turnaround time and understanding of the issues at hand, offering practical solutions."
• Clients say: "Shearn Delamore & Co is our go-to firm when we need sound and practical legal advice that provides value-added, commercially sound and new perspectives to our deals."
• The team's client dedication is also commended by clients, who report that there is "a sense of dealing with real people who care, have a genuine interest in the subject, and put our interests first."
• An interviewee notes: "It is the number-one most prestigious firm in Malaysia," and adds that the lawyers are "very responsive."
• The team's all-round capability is applauded by many, with clients noting: "They are responsive, substantively good lawyers and don't cut corners."
• "They're my first choice of counsel in Malaysia."
• "Responsive and proactive in advising their clients."
• "They have a good understanding of business, are pragmatic, offer a volume of services and are tuned in to what we need."
• Sources say: "I must say they are very good; the corporate team is strong."
• One client praises the team for being "technically sound with a good understanding of statutory guidelines relevant to corporate exercises. They are responsive and are willing to do the extra work to complete assignments smoothly."
• Another interviewee notes that "they always respond quickly and have shown their expertise to solve our queries."

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms

M&A 2023 – Tier 1 practice for 14 consecutive years

Grace C.G. Yeoh – Market Leader for 6 consecutive years (2018 – 2023)
Ng Swee Kee – Highly Regarded Lawyer for 6 consecutive years (2018 – 2023)
Marhaini Nordin – Leading Lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2011 – 2013)
Putri Noor Shariza Noordin – Notable Practitioner for 6 consecutive years (2018 – 2023)
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan – Rising Star for 4 consecutive years (2018 – 2021); Notable Practitioner (2022); Highly Regarded Lawyer (2023)

• “Shearn Delamore & Co is a highly reputable firm, very competent and known for its ability to perform excellently”
• “Highly responsive and ready for client's instructions.”
• “The firm has deep bench strength and executes transactions well.”
• A client praised the firm’s work as well as its “quick turnaround time and good legal and commercial input to resolving the issue”.
• The M&A practice has been described by clients as “excellent”, “commercially astute” and “technically sound”; an overall “first class” offering.
• "The firm is reputable and very well networked, internationally," says a client.
• One client praises the lawyers at the firm: “They have been comprehensive and conservative in their advice, thus ensuring that we are protected from unnecessary future legal issues.”

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2022 - Top Tier for 13 consecutive years

Grace C.G. Yeoh – Recommended Lawyer; Hall of Fame (2020 - 2022); Leading Lawyer for 11 consecutive years (2010 - 2020)
Ng Swee Kee – Recommended Lawyer for 4 consecutive years (2017 - 2020); Leading Lawyer for 9 consecutive years (2007 - 2015)
Putri Noor Shariza Noordin – Recommended Lawyer for 3 years (2010, 2014 and 2015)
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan – Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2019 - 2021)
Marhaini Nordin – Recommended Lawyer (2020)
Michelle Wong - Recommended Lawyer (2021)
Lai Zhen Pik - Recommended Lawyer and Next Generation Lawyer (2022)

• “Very responsive. The answers are clear and sufficiently detailed”
• The practice is commended for its ‘response times, industry knowledge, appropriate advice, strength-in-depth, and value for money’.
• Shearn Delamore & Co is described by some clients as ‘first choice’.
• “Extensive experience in required areas, strong team and teamwork, extremely responsive to client’s needs.” 
• “Stand out partner is Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan. Exemplary responsiveness to client’s requests and needs, and provision of timely and useful advice.” 

Asialaw Profiles
Corporate/M&A 2022 – Outstanding firm for 7 consecutive years (2016 - 2022)

Grace C.G. Yeoh – Elite Practitioner (2020 - 2022), Market Leading Lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2017 – 2019)
Ng Swee Kee – Distinguished Practitioner (2020), Leading Individual for 5 years (2014, 2016 – 2019)

• “Both the corporate and dispute resolution teams are very professional, fast and provide sound legal advice with a clear understanding of the client's business and requirements.”
• “Very professional team - committed to the timeline and job scope.”
• Shearn Delamore & Co’s “team of lawyers are highly competent and have extensive experience in corporate works,” remarks a client.
• The team is “very responsive to issues which needed to be resolved within a small window of time”, says a client.
• “Shearn Delamore provides excellent general corporate services,” says a client.

Who’s Who Legal

Ng Swee Kee – Expert for 4 consecutive years (2012 - 2015)

Expert Guides

Grace C.G. Yeoh – Leading Practitioner for 4 consecutive years (2018 - 2021)
Ng Swee Kee – Leading Practitioner for 4 consecutive years (2018 - 2021)

Asia Legal Business Journal
Mergers & Acquisitions 2022 – Winner for Malaysia jurisdiction
The A-List of Malaysia’s Top 100 Lawyers

Grace C.G. Yeoh (3 consecutive years: 2019 - 2021)
Ng Swee Kee (3 consecutive years: 2019 - 2021)

Asian Legal Business M&A
Tier 1 Firm in Malaysia for 3 consecutive years (2019-2021)

Deal Awards

Fraser & Neave - Contested Takeover by TCC Assets and Thai Beverage Public Co

• IFLR Asia Awards 2014: M&A Deal of the Year
• Asian Legal Business: SE Asia Legal Awards 2014
  Southeast Asia Deal of the Year
  Southeast Asia M&A Deal of the Year; and
  Singapore M&A Deal of the Year
• Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2014
  M&A Deal of the Year

Saudi Aramco Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development project with Petroliam Nasional Berhad

• Asialaw Regional Awards 2019
• Editor’s Choice: Impact Deal of the Year (Saudi Aramco Integrated Development Project of PETRONAS)
• Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2018:
• Malaysia Deal of the Year (Saudi Aramco Integrated Development Project of PETRONAS)
  Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year
  Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards 2015
  Malaysia Deal Firm of the Year, co-winner with Wong & Partners (Baker & McKenzie affiliated)

Mergers & Acquisitions | Drew & Napier, Singapore

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Corporate/M&A 2022/2023 – Tier 2 firm for 18 consecutive years

Gary Pryke - Expert Consultant
Steven Lo - Highly Regarded for 4 consecutive years
Tan Teng Sen - Highly Regarded for 2 consecutive years
Chua Tju Liang - Highly Regarded

• "Align with the interest of the client, responsive and responsible, professional. Thorough and detailed outcome-driven advice with pros and cons analysis."
• "Proactive and detail-oriented. Balances legal and commercial points. Good handling of counterparty legal adviser."
• "Steven Lo and Tan Teng Sen are professional, experienced and importantly very helpful. They go the extra mile to put the client in a better position."
• "The partners are responsive, facilitative, highly commercial and very user-friendly. They cut straight to the chase with strategic and well-considered advice."
• "The team is always available and delivers extremely prompt responses. The legal advice given is clear and simple to read. They are able to spot wider issues that we would not have considered during discussions and that perspective has proven exceedingly valuable."
• "Commercial and solution-driven - able to see the deal from the principal's perspective and identify 'real' issues rather than dogma. Highly responsive and sensitive to deal timeline - follow-up on the right things extremely quickly."
• "Intensity and responsiveness - always being available to assist with questions and clarifications on legal issues. Deep understanding of the regulatory framework across the Singapore Code of Takeovers and Mergers and the Singapore Exchange Listing Rules. Creativity - in developing solutions that would be acceptable to all stakeholders in a transaction (ie the company, the independent financial adviser and the regulators). Knowledge of precedents/superior research - which enabled us to examine less known precedents and leverage the approaches taken in those situations to be applied to our particular circumstances.”
• "For dispute we were helped by D&N litigation team and for settlement share buyback we were helped by D&N M&A team. The document structure proposed was very thorough and tight. It helped to make the negotiation process short and effective."
• "Knowledgeable, fast response and very professional approach towards clients, co-lawyers and counterparties. "
• "The firm has a positive and innovative outlook and is strong on deal templates such that a win-win is well achieved and outcomes on capital raising M&A listing activities are carried through to success."
• "Timely advice, responsive, commercially minded, hard-working, seeks to achieve client's goals."
• "Domain knowledge. Legal and corporate law expertise. Attention to detail. Responsiveness."
• "Sound advice on the terms of the agreement. Rendered alternatives if the suggested ones turned out not to be workable after discussion. Easy access to any of the team members working on the project. Turnaround time is commendable."

Chambers Asia Pacific and Global
Corporate/M&A 2024 – Band 3 firm for 4 consecutive years 

Steven Lo - Band 4 for 5 consecutive years
Gary Pryke - Senior Statespeople for 6 consecutive years
Tan Teng Sen - Band 5

• "They have intelligence, up-to-date business commercial savvy, sensitivity and responsiveness in addressing needs and requirements."
• "Steven Lo has extremely strong commercial awareness through his knowledge of past and ongoing transactions and applies that knowledge to the transaction at hand."
• "Gary Pryke is an impressive lawyer with good expertise."
• "Teng Sen is very sharp. He truly understands the balance between commercial viability and legal risk and can advise accordingly, in a manner that makes you feel that you are in safe hands.
• "Drew & Napier are very commercially aware given the wide range of corporate and other work they get, especially multi-jurisdictional work."
• "The team have a strong grasp of the M&A processes. They are able to respond quickly to our queries and adhere to deadlines diligently."
• A source values Drew & Napier's "flexible and creative advice, and willingness to consider novel approaches."
• Another interviewee commends its "deep bench of expertise across senior to junior team members."
• A client comments: "They are very commercial and responsive."
• Gary Pryke is a seasoned practitioner with a long track record in corporate law. He is deeply experienced in advising clients on M&A and securities law, acting for domestic and foreign clients.
• Steven Lo is hailed by clients as  "a calming presence on transactions who renders advice that is strategic and practical." He is well versed in assisting both domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A and private equity deals.
• Tan Teng Sen is a director at Drew & Napier in Singapore. He is well versed in advising public and private corporations on complex M&A transactions, including mergers and spin-offs.
• Clients describe the firm as "responsive, reliable and able to offer a extensive range of expertise."
• Sources describe individuals in the team as "quick to understand issues, commercially minded and pragmatic."
• Clients appreciate that "the partners are directly involved in developing strategies and negotiations with counterparties," adding that the "associates are amongst the best that we have worked with."
• “The team's client service is commonly picked out as a key strength: ‘They are very professional, easy to get along with and efficient in meeting deadlines.’"
• "They are timely and relentless in their pursuit of providing holistic advice and guidance to their clients."
• "Whenever something came out of left field we hadn't prepared for and we needed advice, there was always someone in the team with the right experience - really a full service shop."
• "Exceptional ability to both anticipate issues and recommend solutions before they present."
• “Offers all-round expertise in both the transactional and financing aspects of acquisitions. Enjoys a strong standing amongst private and public companies, multinational corporates and financial institutions, which it advises on a wide range of M&A deals.”
• "They are very proficient in what they do and have a good understanding of the market."
• Sources say: "The lawyers have a good understanding of our commercial requirements and are able to advise us on the legal aspects without losing sight of the commercial objectives."
• "[Steven’s] knowledge and experience with public M&A is second to none," he "walks you through issues succinctly whilst finding the pragmatic and commercially sensible solution."  
• Regarded as a “brilliant lawyer” and "a very safe pair of hands", Gary is “pivotal to the firm's success and lauded by many clients for his ‘quick thinking and direct approach.’"

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Tier 3 for 6 consecutive years

Steven Lo - Recommended Lawyer
Jon Nair - Recommended Lawyer
Priscilla Wang - Recommended Lawyer
Tan Teng Sen - Leading Individual 
Seraphina Ho - Next Generation Partner 

• “Commercially-minded, responsive and sensitive to client’s needs both in terms of meeting timelines, deliverables and final billing amount.
• “We worked with Teng Sen Tan who delivered well despite the tight timeline and at a reasonable price. We had previously approached other firms on this same piece of work but they felt the timeline was too tight or quoted very high fees for the urgent work.”
• “The team is collaborative and makes legal issues easy to understand. They distill key matters well for the client. Always responsive to our calls.”
• “Partners Mr Steven Lo and Mr Tan Teng Sen. Both of them are attentive and have the ability to understand client concerns. They are also able to clearly articulate legal issues and suggest workable solutions.”
• “The team is extremely cohesive and works seamlessly to provide the most strategic and tactical legal advice from senior members of the team which then translates into effective execution of the relevant legal documents and processes on the part of the junior team members. Besides their strong capabilities, they are extremely client focused and are constantly thinking out of the box in the advancement of client’s interests.”
• “Steven Lo is a veteran practitioner who has a broad spectrum of knowledge, insights and experiences which can then be applied to complex situations. He is of irreproachable moral character even has he pushes hard for his client’s interests.”
• “Tan Teng Sen is a brilliant legal practitioner who cares deeply for his clients, exhibits the highest level of ethics and never fails to go the extra mile in advancement of client’s interests.”
• “Smart individuals, proactive in identifying problems and solutions before they arise and commercially focused.”
• “Steven Lo and Tan Teng Sen are not just superb legal practitioners but ones who apply themselves across the most complex corporate situations and develop meaningful solutions that have a consequential impact on transaction outcomes.”
• “Everyone in the team responds quickly and is always available. They have a wide network of partners within Asia and are able to recommend other jurisdictional lawyers to assist.”
• “Tan Teng Sen has an unrivalled manner with clients. It is always comfortable talking to him as he takes genuine interest and personal pride in the client’s legal matters. I find that he embodies the meaning of a trusted advisor.”
• “Tan Teng Sen provides excellent deal leadership, highly competent and navigates well on a transaction, knows the real risk points and not pedantic.”
• “Seraphina Ho covers our blind spot, is super reliable and will not let the ball drop.”
• “People, especially reliable corporate/M&A team is important for us. Billing was also flexible and reasonable in light of the quality of work.”
• “Tan Teng Sen surely works and leads the M&A projects by closely communicating both in emails and through calls. Steven Lo is also great. They are highly capable in deal management.”
• “I have been working closely with these individuals since my company was founded in June 2018, and they are the most professional, experienced, hardworking, collaborative, problem solving, and helpful team members I’ve ever met.”
• “The corporate and M&A team is very structured, quick and responsive. They are strong in managing multi-jurisdictional transactions and matters, always anticipating issues and offering sound practical advice, cutting through the haze and getting to the core issues.”
• “The team is knowledgeable and responsive and works well under extreme time constraints.”
• “Responsive, hard-working, and dedicated team that seeks to achieve the client’s commercial objectives when advising on legal transactions.”
• “Tan Teng Sen is very on the ball and provides sound advice with an eye on commercial issues.”
• “Tan Teng Sen is very knowledgeable and is able to offer sound and practical advice.”
• “Seraphina Ho particularly shines in her responsiveness to client’s requests and ability to work well under pressure.”
• "The ‘highly competent’ team at Drew & Napier LLC has ‘the right balance of commercial sense and up-to-date legal knowledge"
• “Steven Lo has 'a razor-sharp ability to comprehend not just the technical structure but also the commercial dynamics of a takeover' and 'can steer clients in the right strategic direction.’”
• He is also noted as a "highly experienced corporate/M&A lawyer" for "providing solid advice" and for "understanding commercial issues and realities."
• Julian is “absolutely first-class” and“commercial” and commended for his Indonesia and Malaysia expertise.
• Teng Sen is “an-up-and-coming partner” who provides “amazing response times, a meticulous approach and an ability to work well under pressure. He is recommended as a counsel of choice to investment banks and financial advisers.”

Asian Legal Business
M&A 2023 - Tier 2 firm for 12 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Corporate and M&A 2022 - Highly Recommended Practice for the 10th year

• “I have worked with Ron Cheng (corporate) and Rakesh Kirpanali (litigation) closely for the last year.   They are both very knowledgeable in their fields and able to give me the proper advice on both matters. They are very responsive and understands my needs and instructions.” – Corporate and M&A
• “The team was able to address the issues I wanted to be addressed as well as spot issues pertinent to my case that I had not considered. Their advice was succinct and clear. The team was extremely responsive and proactive and provided timely advice.” –Corporate and M&A  
• “Very prompt reply, client-oriented, responsible and reliable.” – Corporate and M&A 
• “The firm is indeed altogether outstanding; however, there are also individuals who are also outstanding by their own merit.” – Corporate and M&A 
• “Very knowledgeable on the practical application of the law and very commercial-minded.”
• “Drew is a full-service law firm and it excels in every practice area. It is very structured with very good black letter lawyers and very good at finding solutions when the market is difficult to navigate. It's a pleasure to work with the firm.”
• “Excellent technically, responsive, focused. Understand the client’s needs.”

Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Corporate/M&A 2022 

Gary Pryke – Senior statesman
Steven Lo – Distinguished Practitioner
Tan Teng Sen - Notable Practitioner

Corporate/M&A 2021

Gary Pryke – Senior statesman 
Steven Lo – Distinguished Practitioner
Tan Teng Sen - Notable Practitioner

• Tan Teng Sen is a “soft-spoken excellent black letter lawyer who is very good at finding solutions in a complex regulatory environment. His experience would be invaluable to any client. I note that the deal closed during the movement control order in Malaysia (when we were all working from home) when many deals stalled or were aborted.”
• Tan Teng Sen provides “quick turnaround time, partner-level input and practical advice with an eye on the relative bargaining positions of the parties.”
• Clients commend Steven Lo as “experienced, knowledgeable, patient, quiet confidence, committed, approachable and consultative.”
• He is also noted as “responsive, practical, relevant, broad and strategic.”

Corporate/M&A 2018

Gary Pryke – Market Leading Lawyer
Julian Kwek – Market Leading Lawyer
Benjamin Gaw - Market Leading Lawyer

Best Lawyers 2022 Edition
Corporate M&A

Steven Lo - Recognised Lawyer
Gary Pryke - Recognised Lawyer

Who's Who Legal
Merger & Acquisition 2021

Gary Pryke - Leading Lawyer
Sin Boon Ann - Leading Lawyer

Asian-MENA Counsel ‘In House Community Firm of the Year’
Corporate and M&A Singapore Firm of the Year 2014

The Straits Times - Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2022
Rated 4 stars for Mergers & Acquisitions in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2022 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista for 2 consecutive years. 

Deal Awards

Walmart’s acquisition of Flipkart

• Asian Lawyer: Asia Legal Awards 2019: TMT Deal of the Year
• Indian Business Law Journal: Deal of the Year 2018 – Top 50 landmark deals involving Indian parties

Privatisation of Global Logistics Properties

• Asialaw Regional Awards 2019: Editor's choice impact deals of the year
• Asian Legal Business: SE Asia Legal Awards 2018: M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)
• Asian Lawyer: Asia Legal Awards 2018: M&A Deal of the Year: Southeast Asia

Acquisition of Innovalues Limited by Northstar Group, implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement

• SVCA Annual Awards 2017: Private Equity deal of the year

Takeover of STATS ChipPAC Ltd by Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology

• Singapore Business Review Business Ranking Awards 2015: Deal of the Year
• ALB Innovative List 2016: Top 10 Firms in Asia

Fraser & Neave Contested Takeover

• IFLR Asia Awards 2014: M&A Deal of the Year
• Asian Legal Business: SE Asia Legal Awards 2014: Southeast Asia Deal of the Year, Southeast Asia M&A Deal of the Year and Singapore M&A Deal of the Year
• Financial Times Asia Pacific Innovative Lawyers 2014: Highly Recommended in the Corporate & Commercial category for Asia Pacific Headquartered firms
• Asian-MENA Counsel: Deals of the Year 2013

Matrimonial, Wills & Probate | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2021 - Highly Recommended Firm; Recommended in 2017 to 2020

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Market Leading Lawyer for Dispute Resolution for 3 years

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2020 - Tier 2; Tier 3 in 2018, and Tier 4 from 2014-2017

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Leading Individual (2016, 2018-2019)
Lia Alizia - Leading Individual (2015)

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Restructuring and Insolvency 2020 - Tier 2 Law Firm for 7 consecutive years

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Highly Regarded Lawyer (2017-2020)
Lia Alizia - Highly Regarded Lawyer (2020); Rising Star (2019)

• “Excellent Jakarta-based law firm. Very responsive and collaborate in multi-jurisdictional teams very well.”
  “They are reliable and provide excellent technical and practical advice in a difficult jurisdiction. They advise us on a broad range of issues including dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, employment law and transaction work in Indonesia.”
• “Responsive, cost effective and good understanding of industry and regulatory issues.”
• “Good teamwork.”
• “The firm is very responsive and very commercial. When we need a quick response for a client, Makarim & Taira S. are always happy to oblige.”
• “Makarim & Taira S. has provided excellent, sufficiently detailed and timely advice on our projects.”
• “Fast response and very strong advisory capability.”
• “Resourceful.”

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution - Recognised Practitioner for 2 consecutive years (2019-2020); Notable Firm in 2018

Benchmark Litigation
Tier 1 in 2019, Tier 2 in 2018

In-House Counsel Community Asian-Mena Counsel – Pacific Business Press
Indonesia Firm of the Year for Restructuring and Insolvency 2018
Honourable Mention for International Arbitration 2018

Asia Business Law Journal
A-List/Top 100 Lawyers

• Lia Alizia (2018-2020)
• Rahayu Ningsih Hoed (2018-2020)
• Vincent Ariesta Lie (2018-2020)

Matrimonial, Wills & Probate | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2020 - Band 1 for 11 consecutive years
Private Wealth Law – Band 1

Yee Mei Ken - “Leaders in their Field” in Dispute Resolution

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution - Top Tier for 11 consecutive years

Yee Mei Ken – Leading Individual for 2 consecutive years and Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2021 - Outstanding for 6 consecutive years

Matrimonial, Wills & Probate | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Randolph Khoo – Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore 2023 - ranked leading lawyer for 6 consecutive years

Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Private Wealth Law 2023 – Leading firm for 8 consecutive years

Singapore Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth 2023
Randolph Khoo – Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (Singapore) 2023 - Band 1 for 2 consecutive years
Hoon Shu Mei – Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth (Singapore) 2023 - Band 1

Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards
Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year 2021, 2022 and 2023

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 
Private Wealth and Family Law 2024 - Tier 1 for 8 consecutive years

Recommended lawyers - Randolph Khoo, Ong Sim Ho, Ong Ken Loon, Hoon Shu Mei and Emma Gan

Next Generation partners - Seah Ching Ling

Asialaw profiles
Dispute Resolution - Outstanding for 13 consecutive years 

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 
Family and Matrimonial 2023 - Tier 1 for 2 consecutive years

Identified as a Future Star for Family and Matrimonial 2023 - Hoon Shu Mei for 2 consecutive years
Identified as a Litigation Star for Family and Matrimonial 2021 – Randolph Khoo for 3 consecutive years

The Straits Times – Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024
Rated full marks (5 stars) for 3 consecutive years for Family Law in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista; 4 stars in 2021

Doyle’s Guide
Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms - Singapore, 2023 - Tier 2 (4 consecutive years)

Identified as Leading Lawyer 2023 – Hoon Shu Mei
Identified as Recommended Lawyer 2023 – Randolph Khoo
Identified as Leading Lawyer 2022 – Randolph Khoo (2 consecutive years)
Identified as Recommended Lawyer 2022 – Hoon Shu Mei
Identified as Recommended Lawyer 2020 – Johnson Loo

Private Wealth | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

asialaw Profiles and Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Corporate/M&A 2021 – Highly Recommended law firm for 7 consecutive years (2014 to 2021)

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Elite Practitioner (2019-2021) and Market Leading Lawyer (2017-2018)
Lia Alizia – Distinguished Practitioner (2019-2021)
Vincent Ariesta Lie – Rising Star Lawyer (2018-2019, 2021)

• “Advanced knowledge in the Indonesian energy sector and precise advice for corporate documents.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2020 – Tier 2 law firm for 5 consecutive years (2015-2020)

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
M&A 2021 – Tier 2 law firm for 7 consecutive years (2014 to 2021)

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Highly Regarded Lawyers for 3consecutive years (2017-2020)
Vincent Ariesta Lie – Highly Regarded Lawyers for 2 consecutive years (2019-2020); previously a Notable Practitioner (2018)
Lia Alizia – Highly Regarded Lawyers (2020); previously a Rising Star (2019)

• “Excellent Jakarta-based law firm. Very responsive and collaborate in multi-jurisdictional teams very well.”
• “They are reliable and provide excellent technical and practical advice in a difficult jurisdiction. They advise us on a broad range of issues including dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, employment law and transaction work in Indonesia.”

Asian Legal Business
Tier 2 law firm in the M&A Rankings, 2018-2019

Chambers Asia-Pacific / Global
Corporate/M&A 2020 – Band 3

• Band 3 law firm for Corporate/M&A in 2014 and 2020, Band 4 from 2015-2019

Asia Business Law Journal
Lia Alizia – Listed as one of the A-List/Top 100 Indonesian Lawyers (2018-2020)
Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Listed as one of the A-List/Top 100 Indonesian Lawyers (2018-2020)
Vincent Ariesta Lie – Listed as one of the A-List/Top 100 Indonesian Lawyers (2018-2020)

Hilton King recently returned to legal practice with Makarim & Taira S. after 8 years as General Counsel with an Indonesian family private equity business, which invested in a diverse range of businesses. He first commenced legal practice in Indonesia 1989 and is among Indonesia’s most experienced commercial legal practitioners. Hilton King’s recognitions (in prior years) include being named by:

• Legal 500 Asia-Pacific as a Leading Individual in Corporate / M&A, and Projects and Energy
• Asialaw as Leading Lawyer for General Corporate Practice
• IFLR 1000’s Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers as a Leading lawyer
• Global Counsel 3000 as a Recommended Company and Corporate Transactions Practitioner in Indonesia
• Chambers Asia (Indonesian chapter) as a Band 1 Leading Individual in the sector of Projects & Natural Resources

Private Wealth | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

Chambers High Net Worth
Private Wealth Law 2021 – Band 1 Firm for 6 consecutive years (2016-2021)
Private Wealth Law 2022 – Band 1 Firm

• The firm is “excellent at bonds and trusts.” It is also noted for its tax expertise.

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Tax 2021 – Band 1 for 12 consecutive years (2009-2021)

Irene Yong – Leading Individual 

• “Leading tax group, widely sought after by clients for its wealth of experience across the spectrum of tax matters.”
• An interviewee indicates that the team is "diligent in ensuring that our tax matters are attended to and we are constantly kept in the loop about any updates."
• Another interviewee praises the team's "strength in strategising its approach."

Dispute Resolution 2021 – Band 1 for 12 consecutive years (2009-2021)

Yee Mei Ken – Leading Individual for 2 consecutive years 

• One client praises its "great team," commending their "excellent research work, written submissions and the manner in which they prepare for, and argue in, hearings."
• Another source adds: "Their organisation is very well run and easy to deal with."
• One interviewee notes that "they have a good reputation and their partners are leaders. It is a truly full-service firm."
• Clients praise the team for its "professionalism, expertise and good turnaround time."

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Tax 2021 – Top Tier Firm for Tax for 14 consecutive years (2007-2021)

Dispute Resolution 2021 – Top Tier for 12 consecutive years 

Yee Mei Ken – Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution for 3 consecutive years and previously Recommended Lawyer in Dispute Resolution for 3 consecutive years

asialaw Profiles
Outstanding Firm for Tax for 5 consecutive years (2017-2021)
Outstanding Firm for Dispute Resolution 2020 for 7 consecutive years (2015-2021)

World Tax
Tax Controversy 2021 – Tier 1 Firm for 3 consecutive years

Irene Yong – Identified as a “Highly Regarded Practitioner” in Indirect Tax, Tax Controversy and Women in Tax for 3 years (2019-2021)

General Corporate Tax 2021 – Tier 1 Firm for 3 consecutive years

Indirect Tax 2021 – Tier 1 Firm for 3 consecutive years

International Tax Review
Best Tax Transactional Firm (2019)
Tier 1 Leading Tax Advisory Firm (8 consecutive years)

Asia Tax Award
Malaysia Tax Disputes Firm of the Year 2020
Malaysia Tax Disputes and Litigation Firm of the Year 2018 (3 consecutive years)
Asia Tax Awards Malaysia Tax Firm of the Year 2018
Asia Tax Awards Asia Transactions Firm of the Year 2018

asialaw Asia-Pacific Legal Awards
Tax Firm of the Year (2017 and 2020)

Private Wealth | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers High Net Worth
Private Wealth Law 2023 – Leading firm for 8 consecutive years

Ong Sim Ho is also ranked a leading individual for 3 consecutive years

• "Sim Ho is one of the leading practitioners in the tax and private wealth space. With his experience with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore and also commercial experience, he is able to provide well-balanced advice to clients that is both technically sound and practical."
• "He is a seasoned tax practitioner and is a very well-regarded authority in this area."
• "They possess deep expertise and experience in advising on complex structures for private wealth planning, as well as dealing with sophisticated matters in a pragmatic manner."
• "These are some of the smartest people I have ever met - experienced and high IQ," says a source, adding: "They do extensive and thorough research, understand my situation completely, understand the laws applicable to my situation, alert me to the potential pitfalls, and give me sound advice after having discussed with me the possible avenues and potential outcomes."
• “Drew & Napier is one of the few firms that is all rounded and possesses the capability and in-depth knowledge to advise on both the corporate side and private wealth planning.”
• Clients described the team as “very, very professional in their approach” with “very good, solid reputation" in the local market.
• “Very versatile” and “very in-tune with the industry, and with what the clients, banks and trust companies are thinking; you have a melting pot of experience there.”
• “They are a good firm, they have a good name, and they can be relied on. They're very dependable.”
• “I think the quality is very high; it's excellent. They are very liked by their clients, they're trustworthy and very up-to-date on what's happening. They understand from the trustees' point of view what they need and what's going on. I also think their regulatory framework is a lot stronger than that of other firms. When there are any changes in rules and regulations, they're first on it too.

Private Wealth Law 2023 Indonesia (Expertise based abroad)

Julian Kwek – Leading individual for 8 consecutive years

• "He has excellent high net worth Indonesian clients."
• “...because he spent a lot of time in Indonesia, he is familiar with how things should be done. His grassroots expertise is very helpful in understanding the psyche of Indonesian clients and Indonesian markets.”
• “very knowledgeable, quick to respond and great with client relationships.”
• Chambers says, “Julian Kwek's practice is broad-ranging, and includes private equity, cross-border M&A and joint venture matters. He works with both Indonesian clients and wealthy inward investors”.
• “Julian Kwek helps high net worth families to reorganise offshore holding structures and businesses, as well as assisting with immigration and citizenship applications. He also advises on tax efficiency and complying with the Common Reporting Standard.”

Family Offices & Funds Structuring 2023 – Leading firm for 2 consecutive years

• "The Drew & Napier team is able to provide holistic support and advice to clients in relation to their family office set-ups, including on any succession planning strategies, corporate and tax issues."
• "The team at Drew & Napier offers complex restructuring of family offices advice to high net worth clients to enable them to minimise tax exposure and protect their assets."

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Private Wealth and Family Law 2024 – Tier 1 for 8 consecutive years

Recommended Lawyers – Ong Ken Loon, Ong Sim Ho and Emma Gan; Randolph Khoo and Hoon Shu Mei
Next Generation Partner – Seah Ching Ling 

• “The private wealth team is experienced, responsive and commercial-minded, which is very helpful in today’s world where matters are increasingly getting more complex.”
• “Seah Ching Ling is very experienced, commercial-minded and sensitive to client’s requirements in the area of tax and trusts, which is helpful when one has to navigate through concepts and issues which may be complex and confusing at times. She can always be counted on to provide advice that is practical and sensible.”
• “Ong Sim Ho has good commercial sense and gives practical advice.”
• “Seah Ching Ling is very knowledgeable in her field of work and always willing to go the extra mile. Very responsive and clients can be assured that they are in good hands with her.”
• "The team has been led by Randolph Khoo. He is the best family lawyer in Singapore and his team provides high-caliber legal service throughout the years. Hoon Shu Mei is the lawyer we deal with on day-to-day basis, and she is also a good lawyer.
• "Hoon Shu Mei is my first choice for referrals of Singapore family matters and is also my first port of call when I need recommendations for family lawyers in other jurisdictions, maintaining as she does, an extensive network of specialists around the world."
• "Randolph Khoo is excellent at client management and developing broader strategies for amicably resolving the financial side of divorce proceedings and for unravelling complex contentious matters when they arise."
• Ong Sim Ho has a wealth of experience and does his best to be available when we call on him. Seah Ching Ling is able to fully understand our needs and has great attention to detail. She also makes us feel comfortable and reassured. We feel that these qualities are crucial for a family office and trusts lawyer. Emma Gan is a pleasure to work with and always ready to assist with our needs. She is also practical and delivers good solutions.”
• “Ong Sim Ho and Seah Ching Ling are technically strong and have good commercial sense. Easy to communicate and work with.”
• The team garnered praise for its “excellent response times and great service informed by deep industry knowledge.”
• Sim Ho is “able to bring in his legal, finance, risk governance, and accounting perspectives to assist on various private client matter."
• He is “a prominent name in private wealth and asset protection.”
• Ching Ling is “very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of trusts, taxation, and charities.”
• “She provides very pragmatic advice and does not over-complicate matters."
• “Seah Ching Ling is an emerging talent.”

Real Estate | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

asialaw Profiles
Construction & Real Estate 2020 – Highly Recommended Firm for 7 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Real Estate 2020 – Tier 1 for 7 consecutive years

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years

• “Very easy to communicate with and respond in a timely manner.”
• “Provide excellent service."

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Real Estate 2020 – Top Rank Firm for 7 consecutive years

Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Band 2 for 4 consecutive years

Real Estate | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Real Estate 2022 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years; Spotlight Table (2020)

Sar Sau Yee – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years; Spotlight Table (2020)

• A client comments that "they always respond quickly and have shown their expertise to solve our questions."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Real Estate 2022 – Top Tier for 13 consecutive years

Sar Sau Yee – Recommended Lawyer for 14 consecutive years

• “Their advice and solutions have been brilliant and enabled us in making decisions for complex situations”

Asialaw Profiles
Real Estate 2021 – Outstanding for 4 consecutive years

Sar Sau Yee – Distinguished Practitioner for 2 consecutive years; Market Leading Lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2017-2019); Leading Lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2014-2016)

• “in-depth knowledge and expertise on real estate laws including technical knowledge, professionalism, attention to details and prompt attention and excellent service including timely delivery”

Asia Business Law Journal
Real Estate 2022 – Winner for Malaysia jurisdiction

ALB Malaysia Law Awards
Real Estate Law Firm of the Year in 2014 and 2015

Real Estate | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Asian Legal Business S.E. Asia Law Awards 
Real Estate Law Firm of the Year for the third time (2022)

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Real Estate 2024 – Top Tier for 24 consecutive years

Lau Sok Hiang – Leading Individual
Ho Soo Lih – Recommended lawyer for 5 consecutive years
April Mak – Recommended lawyer for 3 consecutive years

• “Drew & Napier LLC has a team of very robust and competent lawyers to handle conveyancing matters. They are thorough and meticulous in their work.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang is very meticulous and careful.”
• Sources say that Drew’s Real Estate team are “extremely dedicated, and practical, willing to go the extra mile.”
• “Ho Soo Lih and his team are experienced and caring. They are willing to go extra mile to help their clients.”
• “The team is very responsive to all queries, big or small. they respond quickly and efficiently to emails and phone calls. The service is top notch.”
• “I have been dealing with Ms. Lau Sok Hiang for about 20 years. Excellent work with extremely high professional knowledge and expertise. The service rendered by Sok Hiang to our organisation is always very professional, reliable and prompt.”
• “I worked with Lau Sok Hiang as co-head corporate real estate in several cross borders real estate projects and she has the ability to explain complicated structure or legal issues to the clients in simple manner so that the clients can understand quickly.”
• “Ms Lau Sok Hiang and her team reply swiftly and I find them very creative and productive when handling matters.”
• “The lawyers are very professional and careful; providing advice and in-depth opinions when complicated problems arise. Prompt responses with efficient work, having good understanding of our business.”
  
• “Drew and Napier LLC are professional and their legal work is up to mark. In fact, they sometimes go above and beyond the routine to ensure that the legal matters are satisfactorily resolved for the client, even when it seems that the matter is a bit grey. They actually called up a contact in the government to clarify certain matters that were not in black and white. They are also responsive and will call the client back to update the progress.“
• “The Drew team looks after the client’s best interests, very efficient and depth of knowledge in real estate transactions due to their experience in wide and varied types of transactions.”
• “The real estate team is very thorough in their review of legal documents and able to distil key risks for the client. In a class of their own where it comes to looking after client interests and are also able to tap on other areas of practice to help clients where necessary.”
• “Efficient and strong in their knowledge of conveyancing and real estate legal contracts. Get things done fast.”
• Sources say that Drew’s Real Estate team “delivers on time and propose practical solutions”.
• “… the ‘very commercially minded’ real estate team at Drew & Napier LLC handles transactions involving commercial, residential and industrial properties for clients such as developers and corporates”
• "Drew & Napier LLC has broad and deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious real estate and construction matters.”
• “Ho Soo Lih is outstanding. He does very detailed work, leaves no gap in the entire process, 24/7 prompt response on any issue, allows the client to get total confidence. A pleasure to work with him and their fees are quite reasonable.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang listens to the client and takes time to explain the issues clearly. She is a joy to work with. Complex negotiations move along better with Sok Hiang around.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang is very friendly and provided good legal advice on the matter at hand.”
  
• Lau Sok Hiang is praised for her “depth of knowledge, customer engagement, and timely updates. Able to explain things clearly.”

Chambers Asia Pacific
Real Estate 2024 – Band 2; Band 3 for 3 consecutive years (2021-2023); Noted Practitioner for 4 consecutive years (2017-2020)

Lau Sok Hiang – Band 3

• “Drew & Napier has a strong and well-resourced team with multiple contact points. They are always timely and responsive with their work.”
• "They are very knowledgeable in their field of expertise and able to handle themselves well in negotiations."
• Lau Sok Hiang is "certainly a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer and a very interactive person to work with."
• Lau Sok Hiang is "an expert in the real estate field with strong client management skills."
• Drew & Napier's "services are consistently good and reliable".
• A client admires the team's "prompt response and client care".
• “The team takes a very commercial approach."

Asialaw Profiles
Real Estate 2023 – Highly recommended for 6 consecutive years

Lau Sok Hiang – Notable Practitioner

• Lau Sok Hiang is “proactive and provides solutions to difficult issues.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang is a very careful and meticulous lawyer. She very much stressed getting the documents right, in the sense that it will not invite queries or challenges.”
• “Full-service law firm that thinks outside the box. It understands commercial realities of the transactions because their partners also serve in industrial and business associations so they know how the law and business interact.”
• “Very responsive and technically sound.”
• “Creative and attentive to details.”
• “Very detailed and able to distil the key issues for us.”
• “Highly professional and efficient.”
• “Sound legal strategy and strong implementation.”
• “Ho Soo Lih is very responsive and communicative to clients.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang is responsive, going extra miles to help the client, responsible and has a good approach.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang has the ability to communicate the issues well to the client.”
• “Lau Sok Hiang is creative and attentive to details.”
• Lau Sok Hiang is “very professional and patient.”
• Lau Sok Hiang is “very responsive and promptly comes up with problems solving.”
• Lau Sok Hiang is commended to be “very responsive and customer-oriented. Able to get things done with little fuss. Knowledgeable about the subject matter”.
• Lau Sok Hiang “helped us understand the various possible risks of the loan documents presented for signing, and provided us with recommendations to amend some aspects of the same documents”.

The Straits Times - Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024
Rated 4 stars for Real Estate law (Commercial Property, Construction, Funds) and Conveyancing in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista

Restructuring & Insolvency | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Restructuring & Insolvency 2024 – Tier 2 law firm from 2021–2024
Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 – Tier 1 law firm from 2019-2020

Lia Alizia – Recommended lawyer
Rahayu Ningsih Hoed - Recommended lawyer
Hilton King - Recommended lawyer

IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023 - Tier 2 law firm for 10 consecutive years (2014 to 2023)

Benchmark Litigation
Tier 2 law firm for Insolvency from 2022-2023
Tier 3 law firm for Insolvency from 2019-2021

asialaw Profiles
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023 - Highly Recommended firm from 2021-2023
Recommended firm for Restructuring & Insolvency from 2017-2020

In-House Counsel Community Asian-Mena Counsel – Pacific Business Press
Indonesia Firm of the Year 2018 for Restructuring & Insolvency

Restructuring & Insolvency | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

asialaw Profiles and asialaw Leading Lawyers 
Restructuring & Insolvency 2019 – Listed as an Outstanding Firm for 3 consecutive years
Restructuring & Insolvency 2021 – Listed as a Recommended Firm for 2 consecutive years

Rabindra Nathan – Elite Practitioner

Asia-Pacific Legal 500 
Dispute Resolution 2021 – Listed as Tier 1 Firm

Chambers Asia-Pacific 

• In the 2020 edition, Rabindra Nathan is recognised for his expertise in insolvency cases.  

Asia Business Law Journal
Restructuring, Refinancing & Insolvency 2022 – Winner for Malaysia jurisdiction

Asian Legal Business Malaysia Law Awards
Restructuring & Insolvency 2021 - Law Firm of the Year

Restructuring & Insolvency | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia-Pacific 
Restructuring & Insolvency 2024 – Band 1 for 17 consecutive years

Sushil Nair – Leading individual
Julian Kwek – Leading individual
Blossom Hing – Leading individual
Chan Wei Meng – Leading individual
Mohan Gopalan – Leading individual

• "The team at Drew & Napier are experienced and meticulous and have the network to give the right feedback and advice."
• "They have strong credentials and deep knowledge, providing practical solutions. The turnaround is fast, with quality and clarity.
• Sushil is "extremely hard-working, smart and creative", and "is a great leader and organises the team well."
• Julian "is an intelligent and creative problem solver who always makes sure to understand his clients' objectives and concerns in developing effective strategies in their complicated cross-border restructuring matters."
• Blossom “possesses both elite litigation and business transaction skills, and consistently provides excellent advice and representation to help clients work through and emerge successfully from complex restructurings."
• Wei Meng "is very practical and provides well-rounded advice." "He consistently provides first-rate legal advice and representation."
• Mohan "provides excellent advice and representation in assisting companies achieve their restructuring goals successfully."

IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms 
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023 – Tier 1 for 17 consecutive years

Sushil Nair – Market leader
Julian Kwek – Highly regarded
Blossom Hing – Highly regarded, Women leaders
Chan Wei Meng – Highly regarded
Mohan Gopalan – Rising Star Partner

• "Extremely commercial and competent. Timely and spot-on advice from an award-winning lawyer."
• “Strong technical and quick turnaround.”
• “Extremely commercial and competent. Able to grasp issues affecting not just the legal position but those which relate to the commercial, political and reputational concerns of the clients.”
• “Very attentive service with a focus on achieving the designated business objectives.”
• Sushil is noted for being a “very experienced” restructuring and insolvency lawyer.
• "Julian is an intelligent and creative problem-solver who always makes sure to understand his clients' objectives and concerns in developing effective strategies in their complicated cross-border restructuring matters.” "Brilliant lawyer, friendly and able to think out of the box.”
• "Blossom Hing is "my ‘go to' lawyer at the firm due to her vast experience. She is extremely detail-oriented yet highly creative and innovative. She is also building an excellent team who supports her very effectively.” “She is an excellent lawyer who is very aggressive, intelligent and effective in litigation. She is extremely effective in complex cross-border restructuring and dispute matters. I trust her implicitly."
• Wei Meng is "very responsive and knowledgeable."

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Restructuring & Insolvency 2024 – Tier 1 for 13 consecutive years

Sushil Nair – Hall of Fame
Julian Kwek – Recommended lawyer
Blossom Hing – Hall of Fame
Chan Wei Meng – Recommended lawyer
Mohan Gopalan – Next generation partner

• "The Drew & Napier restructuring group is extremely impressive. They expertly and successfully guide Southeast Asian-based companies through extraordinarily complex and often intense restructurings."
• "Sushil Nair and Julian Kwek are extremely hard-working, smart and creative. I have seen them achieve excellent results for their clients in every matter where I have had the privilege of working with them."
• "Drew & Napier has a strong bench of restructuring and insolvency partners and the standout partner is Blossom Hing. Blossom has many years' experience in complex restructuring and insolvency matters."
• "Blossom Hing, Chan Wei Meng and Mohan Gopalan - I always have been impressed with the first-rate quality of their work and their dedication to helping their clients work through and emerge from difficult times."
• "Blossom Hing's standing and leadership in the restructuring and insolvency arena is a major draw and benefit for clients. Blossom is tenacious in her pursuit of client goals and is highly creative and solutions-oriented in the restructuring arena."

Asian Legal Business (ALB) SE Asia Law Awards 2023
Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year

Global Restructuring Review
Listed as one of the top 100 restructuring practices in the world for 7 consecutive years and one of the top 30 for 4 consecutive years.

In 2019 and 2018, we were listed as one of the top 20 restructuring practices in the world for two consecutive years, and we were also the world’s highest ranked Asian restructuring law firm based in Singapore/Asia.

In the inaugural GRR 100 (2017), Drew & Napier was listed as one of the top 100 restructuring practices in the world.

Mohan Gopalan – 40 Under 40, 2016 Listed lawyer 

• “Of all the [Singapore] Big Four, they have the best team. They have a real, genuine restructuring practice. They’re a self-contained unit, tight, and their people are trained to do both transactional and dispute work, which is what is demanded of our business.”
• “They know the oil and gas industry, and always consider and handle the matters in the interests of the clients.”
• “I have seen first-hand the Drew & Napier team expertly and successfully guide Southeast Asian-based companies through extraordinarily complex and often intense restructurings.” 
• Sushil and Julian are both “extremely hard-working, smart and creative”, Blossom, Wei Meng and Mohan are noted for  “the first-rate quality of their work and their dedication to helping their clients work through and emerge from difficult times”. 
• Blossom “stands out as a highly knowledgeable and creative practitioner in the restructuring and turnaround sectors,” a client said. “In addition to having a comprehensive understanding of legal issues, [she] is able to understand, discuss and help to address financial and commercial issues that could drive a successful restructuring. That makes her almost unique in a Singapore context.”

Who’s Who Legal
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023

Sushil Nair – Leading individual for 15 years
Julian Kwek – Leading individual for 6 years
Blossom Hing – Leading individual for 7 years
Chan Wei Meng – Leading individual for 3 years
Mohan Gopalan – Leading individual for 3 years

Global Elite Thought Leader 2023: Restructuring & Insolvency

Sushil Nair – Recommended individual
Blossom Hing – Recommended individual

Southeast Asia: Restructuring & Insolvency 2023
Sushil Nair – Recommended individual
Julian Kwek – Recommended individual
Blossom Hing – Recommended individual
Chan Wei Meng – Recommended individual
Mohan Gopalan – Recommended individual

Southeast Asia: Investigations 2023
Blossom Hing – Recommended individual for 2 consecutive years

Investigations Future Leaders 2021
Chan Wei Meng – Investigations Future Leaders for 3 consecutive years

asialaw Profiles and asialaw Leading Lawyers
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023/2024 – Outstanding for 9 consecutive years

Sushil Nair – Elite Practitioner
Julian Kwek – Elite Practitioner
Blossom Hing – Elite Practitioner
Chan Wei Meng – Notable Practitioner
Mohan Gopalan – Rising Star

Best Lawyers International: Singapore
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law 2024

Sushil Nair – Recommended Lawyer
Julian Kwek – Recommended Lawyer
Blossom Hing – Recommended Lawyer
Chan Wei Meng – Recommended Lawyer
Mohan Gopalan – Recommended Lawyer

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Insolvency 2023 – Tier 1 for 5 consecutive years

Sushil Nair – Litigation Star for 6 consecutive years
Blossom Hing – Litigation Star for 6 consecutive years
Mohan Gopalan – Future Star for 5 consecutive years

Asialaw Awards 2022/23
Impact Deal and Case Award – Hin Leong Trading Insolvency matter

The Asian Lawyer Asia Legal Awards
2018 Finance Deal of the Year (Insolvency and Restructuring) – PT Bumi Resources' $4.5B global debt restructuring
2017 Finance Deal of the Year (Restructuring and Insolvency) – Pacific Andes $1.5B liquidation

IFLR Asia Awards
Restructuring Deal of the Year 2016 – The Restructuring of PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk
IFLR Rising Star of the Year 2016 – Restructuring: Mohan Gopalan

Singapore Business Review
Chan Wei Meng – Singapore’s 40 and under most influential lawyers 2015
Mohan Gopalan – Singapore’s most promising legal luminaries aged 40 and under in 2017

The Straits Times – Singapore’s Best Law Firms
Rated full marks (5 stars) for Insolvency and Restructuring for 4 consecutive years in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista. 

Tax | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

Makarim’s tax practice was officially established in 2019 in response to the market demand for trusted advisers who can guide and steer clients through the complexities of Indonesian tax law. The team has quickly gained the trust and respect of clients and been instructed on significant matters, including:

• Acting as advisor of an international hotel chain in the tax dispute with the Tax Authority;
• Acting as advisor of a foreign representative office in oil and gas in the tax dispute with the Tax Authority;
• Acting as advisor of a luxury car dealer in the tax dispute with the Tax Authority; and
• Advising clients in various taxation matters such as shareholders loans and structuring nominee arrangement and construction contracts.

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms

• “Excellent Jakarta-based law firm. Very responsive and collaborate in multi-jurisdictional teams very well.”
• “They are reliable and provide excellent technical and practical advice in a difficult jurisdiction. They advise us on a broad range of issues including dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, employment law and transaction work in Indonesia.”
• “Responsive, cost effective and good understanding of industry and regulatory issues.”
• “Good teamwork.”
• “The firm is very responsive and very commercial. When we need a quick response for a client, Makarim & Taira S. are always happy to oblige.”
• “Makarim & Taira S. has provided excellent, sufficiently detailed and timely advice on our projects.”
• “Fast response and very strong advisory capability.”
• “Resourceful.”

Asia Business Law Journal
Lia Alizia – Listed as one of the A-List / Top 100 Lawyers for 6 consecutive years (2018-2023)
Rahayu Ningsih Hoed – Listed as one of the A-List / Top 100 Lawyers for 6 consecutive years (2018-2023)
Vincent Ariesta Lie – Listed as one of the A-List / Top 100 Lawyers for 6 consecutive years (2018-2023)

Tax | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

International Tax Review: World Tax

Tax Controversy 2022 – Tier 1 Firm for 4 consecutive years

Anand Raj – Highly Regarded Tax Controversy Leader for 10 consecutive years
Irene Yong – Highly Regarded Tax Controversy Leader for 10 consecutive years

General Corporate Tax 2022 – Tier 1 Firm for 4 consecutive years
World Transfer Pricing 2022 - Tier 2 Firm for 3 consecutive years

Indirect Tax 2022 – Tier 1 Firm for 4 consecutive years

Anand Raj – Highly Regarded Indirect Tax Leader for 6 consecutive years
Irene Yong – Highly Regarded Indirect Tax Leader for 6 consecutive years

Women in Tax 2022

Irene Yong – Highly Regarded Women in Tax Leader for 8 consecutive years

Foong Pui Chi – Recognised as Tax Counsel for 3 years

• “Shearn Delamore & Co can offer clients the range of advice on direct and indirect tax, structuring, planning, litigation, audit and investigation matters. They are particularly well equipped to advise the oil and gas, and financial services industries.”

International Tax Review
Top Tier Firm for Tax in 2020 for 14 consecutive years
Best Tax Transactional Firm (2019 and 2020)
Tier 1 Leading Tax Advisory Firm for 8 consecutive years

International Tax Review: Asia Tax Award
Malaysia Tax Controversy (Litigation) Firm of the Year for 5 consecutive years
Malaysia Tax Disputes Firm of the Year Award 2018 (5 consecutive years)
Asia Tax Awards Malaysia Tax Firm of the Year 2018
Asia Tax Awards Asia Transactions Firm of the Year 2018
Impact Case of the Year 2021: Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor v United Plantations Berhad
Asia Tax Litigation and Disputes Practice Leader of the Year 2017 — Anand Raj 

asialaw’s Client Service Excellence
Tax 2021 – Best Overall Firm

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Tax 2022 - Tier 1 Firm for 3 consecutive years (2020-2022)
Tax Firm of the Year (runner-up)

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Tax 2022 – Band 1 Firm for 13 consecutive years

Anand Raj – Band 1 Leading Individual for 12 consecutive years
Irene Yong – Band 3 Leading Individual for 2 consecutive years; Recognised Practitioner (2020)

• A source says: "Their service is excellent, preparing us upfront before trial and post-trial also."
• "They are clear on technical matters while also addressing practical issues," notes an interviewee.
• "Diligent in ensuring that our tax matters are attended to and we are constantly kept in the loop about any updates."
• "strength in strategising its approach."
• Sources are pleased with the service received by the firm, one stating: “They provided good advice on how we should strategise in terms of the tax settlement process with the local authority.”
• Sources note: “They are very responsive and knowledgeable.”
• Clients extol the firm's tactical approach to tax litigation, with one highlighting: “They were innovative in helping with arguments - they started putting strategies together, which was very helpful and enabled us to win all arguments.”
• “Superb client service, commercial and practical advice and technical soundness.”
• Sources say: “A very good group; we always feel comfortable when they represent us.”
• An interviewee indicates that the team is "diligent in ensuring that our tax matters are attended to and we are constantly kept in the loop about any updates."
• Another interviewee praises the team's "strength in strategising its approach."

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Tax 2022 – Top Tier Firm for 16 consecutive years

Anand Raj – Leading Individuals for 5 consecutive years, previously a Recommended Lawyer for 8 years
Irene Yong – Recommended Lawyer for 5 years
Foong Pui Chi – Recommended Lawyer (2021)

• “The tax and revenue practice at Shearn Delamore & Co attracts praise for its 'strong prowess as tax and legal practitioners in all aspects, whether legal, practical, procedural'. The group is instructed by a range of domestic, multinational and international companies, with particular expertise advising oil and gas sector clients. The team, which are 'all very hands-on' in their approach,  include practice head Goh Ka Im,  Anand Raj, and Irene Yong who all have experience handling a full range of contentious and non-contentious tax matters.”
• “The team has the immense ability to understand a lot of new information within a very short period of time related to a business they were previously not familiar with.”
• “Shearn Delamore & Co's ‘excellent’ practice provides ‘very practical advice’, and is especially well known for its contentious work.”
• “Strategising approach taking into account the risks. Strong in litigation process.”
• "Highly informative and efficient. The team not only managed to explain to us the situation and potential strategy to our best understanding, but also guided us step by step in order to resolve it."
• "Irene Yong is extremely efficient and well informed of the topic at hand. Highly dependable and was a great support in resolving our tax issue."
• "Excellent understanding of the business, offers intelligence advice and practical strategy."
• "Responsive and strategic; cared to explore solutions and advised when to push, when to wait and which state to file an appeal."

asialaw Profiles
Tax 2022 – Outstanding Firm for 6 consecutive years

Previously a Highly Recommended Firm for Tax (5 consecutive years) and First Tier Firm in Tax (4 consecutive years)

• “The firm provides professional advisory service with excellent support. The firm is articulate and communicates well with Inland Revenue on behalf of the client.”
• “Overall, the firm has handled my cases professionally and are able to provide good advice on how we should strategize in terms of the tax settlement process with the local tax authority.”
• Shearn Delamore & Co’s outstanding practice “has a sound panel of lawyers experienced in tax disputes and litigation”, comments a client.
• “The firm really deserves to be in the top tier by itself. No other outfit, short of the big four, can compare with it where tax work is concerned,” says one impressed peer.
• Clients praise the firm’s balanced approach, with one saying: “The lawyers were very professional and always pragmatic. They give a range of options to clients and offer reasoned choices.”
• “The team we deal with is very aggressive and clear with the actions they are going to take, explaining in detail the pros and cons of their arguments, before any decision is made and the final action recommended,” notes an accounting manager."

Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Anand Raj – Elite Practitioner in Tax for 3 consecutive years (2020-2022), previously a Market Leading Lawyer in Tax in 2017, and a Leading Lawyer in Taxation for 6 consecutive years (2014-2019)

asialaw Awards
Asia Tax Firm of the Year (2020)

Asia Business Law Journal
Restructuring, Refinancing & Insolvency 2022 – Winner for Malaysia jurisdiction

ALB SE Asia Law Awards
South East Asia Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year (2014)

In-House Community
Malaysia Firm of the Year in Taxation (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2021)

Who’s Who Legal
Anand Raj – National Leader (Southeast Asia): Corporate Tax for 2 consecutive years (2021 and 2022); Global Leader in Corporate Tax Advisory for 3 consecutive years (2019-2021), and Global Leader in Corporate Tax Controversy for 3 consecutive years (2019-2021)

Foong Pui Chi – National Leader (Southeast Asia): Corporate Tax (2022)

Asia Business Law Journal
Anand Raj – One of Malaysia’s top 100 Lawyers (2020)

Bloomberg Tax
Irene Yong – International Tax Contributor of the Year 2018

Tax | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Tax 2024 – Tier 1

Band 1 individuals
Ong Ken Loon
Ong Sim Ho

• Noted by Chambers as the “go-to group for tax disputes"
• "They have Singapore laws and regulations at their fingertips. Without having to spend too much time checking, the team is able to answer our issues and concerns almost immediately."
• "The firm is very professional and responses are quick and detailed. Standards are always presented to back up the advice."
• "Drew & Napier's team have world-class technical skills and the ability to understand the many aspects of the problem. They provide actionable advice which is nimble, with clear fit to client resources and factual scenario."
• "They are extremely commercial, which is a rare skill."
• “Very experienced team. The lawyers are also accountants, so they are familiar with the financial workings. They are knowledgeable and you don't have to explain much.”
• “They are professional and highly responsive, even on small matters.”
• The team is praised for their quick turnaround time. “They are prompt and responsive.” A client said: “When auditors are questioning and matters are urgent, we can always call them for detailed legal advice.”
• Interviewees also noted that the team is “well connected and successful in the marketplace.” Another said: “They are spot-on in providing us with relevant tax advice.”
• “They are a very strong dispute resolution firm, not just in tax disputes. They continue to do well in this space.”
• Clients also described Ken Loon as “technically strong” and praised her ability to “empathise with clients’ needs.”
• She is sought after for her depth of experience in handling tax disputes initiated by the tax authorities. One client revealed: “She is a lawyer I would go to for technical matters.”
• Other clients noted that "Ken Loon shines especially in having the nous to pull in subject matter and local law legal experts early, seeing around corners for us, to create holistic, battle-tested and well-precedented advice in solving complex problems. She clearly loves her work and it shows through in the quality and speed of delivery" and that "she provides calm yet technically strong and pragmatic counsel while under challenging deadlines and pressures."
• Ong Sim Ho wins a lot of praise for his flexible approach and depth of knowledge in the tax area, with one client emphasising: “The most important thing is his technical understanding and how creative he is. No one in Singapore can cut through the issues like him. He is very, very strong.”
• He is praised for coming up with “very constructive ideas.” Sources also note that “his wealth of knowledge on precedents allows him to give an immediate response to any kind of question.”
• Other clients commended that "Sim Ho is an excellent tax lawyer" and that his advice is "always spot on and his responses are very prompt."

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Tax 2024 – Tier 1; Leading firm for 18 consecutive years

Ong Ken Loon – Hall of Fame for 5 consecutive years, previously a Leading Individual for 8 consecutive years
Ong Sim Ho – Leading Individual for 15 years
Yang Shi Yong – Recommended lawyer for 9 consecutive years

• "Technically strong with great knowledge of clients' businesses."
• "Very experienced tax team"
• The team is “very responsive, quick on the uptake and provides in-depth and relevant legal advice that works in real life.”
• “Its lawyers have sharp business acumen and provide commercially practical advice.”
• Practice head Ong Ken Loon has impressed clients with her “strong technical skills.” She is a “go-to person for any tax dispute work” and particularly rated for her “professionalism and knowledge”.
• Ken Loon is “very experienced and knows the people working in IRAS very well including their backgrounds, the experience, how they work and how they are likely to treat your case. She is able to read the government’s approach to tax issues and can also be a useful contact if you have a difficult issue with the government. Her advice is always practical in approach and always sound. In terms of legal research, she is an extremely conscientious lawyer who always does her homework and her numbers and she is always prepared and able to clearly explain the tax impact of the various options so that it is easy to determine which to go for.”
• Ong Sim Ho is described as a “tax lynchpin” at the Singapore tax bar, and he is recommended for his “critical thinking”, “analytic skills” and “truly superior knowledge.”
• “Ong Sim Ho is someone we are always relying on. He usually takes a novel approach in crafting his solutions and has not failed us in a single matter brought to him in more than 15 years.”
• "Ong Sim Ho is technically strong with practical solutions."

International Tax Review World Tax
Tax 2023 – Leading firm for 14 consecutive years

Ong Ken Loon – Tax Controversy Leaders for 10 consecutive years, Women in Tax Leaders for 8 consecutive years 
Ong Sim Ho – Tax Controversy Leaders for 11 years

• "Ong Ken Loon is a well-respected specialist in tax dispute resolution and regularly represents clients in tax tribunals and courts.”
• “Ong Sim Ho has demonstrated very good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the Singapore income tax regulations and has provided very concise and comprehensive analysis of our tax issue.”
• “Mr Ong, the partner, has great technical expertise, especially in unconventional matters,” said one client. “There are times when we hit a hard wall and cannot find solutions from the big accounting firms; we would go to him to get another angle on the matter.”

Asian Legal Business (ALB) SE Asia Law Awards 2023
Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year

Best Lawyers International: Singapore
Tax Law 2024 – Ong Sim Ho and Ong Ken Loon are Endorsed individuals
Trust and Estates 2024 – Ong Sim Ho and Ong Ken Loon are Endorsed individuals

asialaw Profiles
Tax 2023/2024 – Outstanding for 3 consecutive years, Previously Highly Recommended for 3 consecutive years

• "Deep experience."
• “Experienced lawyers who know the ITBR requirement and advise clients on the appeal strategy and provide practical advice on the approach to the appeal. Legal submissions are well prepared and clear and concise. They value the relationship with clients.”

asialaw Leading Lawyers
Tax 2023/2024

Ong Sim Ho – Elite Practitioner for 5 consecutive years
Ong Ken Loon – Distinguished Practitioner for 5 consecutive years

Who’s Who Legal

Global Leader
Corporate Tax: Controversy 2022 – Ong Sim Ho is a Leading individual for 2 consecutive years
Corporate Tax: Advisory 2022 – Ong Ken Loon is a Leading individual for 2 consecutive years

National Leader
Southeast Asia: Corporate Tax 2023
Ong Sim Ho – Recommended individual for 3 consecutive years
Ong Ken Loon – Recommended individual for 2 consecutive years

Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
IT, Telecoms & Fintech 2024 - Highly recommended from 2018-2024

asialaw Profiles
Technology and Telecommunications 2023 - Highly recommended from 2019-2023

Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) | Shearn Delamore & Co., Malaysia

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
TMT 2022 – Tier 3 for 7 consecutive years

Rabindra Nathan - Recommended Lawyer (2020)
Christina Kow - Recommended Lawyer (2020 and 2022)
Karen Abraham - Recommended Lawyer (2022)
Timothy Siaw - Recommended Lawyer for 7 consecutive years
Janet Toh - Recommended Lawyer for 4 consecutive years
Ng Swee Kee - Recommended Lawyer (2020)

• “The 'commercial and proactive' telecoms, media and technology sector practice group at Shearn Delamore & Co encompasses lawyers across multiple practice areas, including IP, financial services, corporate and M&A, tax and competition, to assist clients particularly with emerging issues across technology, media and communications. Intellectual property partner Timothy Siaw heads up the group which includes Janet Toh, who frequently advises on IT contracts; corporate and M&A partner Ng Swee Kee; litigator Rabindra S Nathan and Christina Kow, who focuses on financial services regulatory and data privacy issues”.
• “It’s strength is its breadth & depth of expertise given the diversified practice areas and the experience and credentials of its legal practitioners.”

Asialaw Profiles
Technology and Telecommunications 2021 – Highly Recommended for 5 consecutive years
Technology and Telecommunications 2022 – Recommended

Chambers Asia-Pacific
TMT 2022 – Band 3

Janet Toh – Band 3 Lawyer (2022)

• A source commends Shearn Delamore & Co, reporting: "The breadth and depth of expertise and diversity within the firm is its biggest strength, giving us comfort that all our legal needs with be attended to by this one-stop law firm."
• A commentator says: "The team is excellent at managing cross-border work and understands how to navigate the differences in laws well."

Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Chambers Asia-Pacific
TMT 2024 - Band 1 for 17 consecutive years

Lim Chong Kin - Leading Individual for 17 consecutive years

• "Drew & Napier houses a first-class team assisting blue-chip international companies, service providers and regulatory authorities from across the region with the full range of TMT matters."
• “Drew & Napier are able to handle complex mandates relating to data protection and cybersecurity, fintech, and technology procurement and regulations; they’re equipped to offer the full breadth of services surrounding the TMT sector.”
• "The firm is a relationship builder that focuses on their clients' needs. They have impeccable interpersonal skills and are always willing to go the extra mile."

asialaw Profiles
Technology & Telecommunications 2023/2024 - Outstanding practice for 8 consecutive years

• “Drew & Napier's team, and Chong Kin Lim in particular, are deep experts in the tech and telecom space. They provide crisp guidance that we can share rapidly with our internal business clients. They also proactively monitor the horizon, and they let us know in advance about legal/regulatory developments that may impact us. Finally, they are fantastically responsive and literally never late in getting us the information we request.”

Asia Pacific Legal 500
TMT 2024 - Tier 1 (2024, 2009-2019); Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years 

Lim Chong Kin - Hall of Fame for 5 consecutive years; Leading Individual for 9 consecutive years

David Alfred - Recommended Lawyer for 4 consecutive years

Rakesh Kirpalani - Recommended Lawyer 

• “Their exceptional combination of legal prowess and technical acumen has earned them a well-deserved reputation as pioneers in the industry.”
• “Deep subject matter expertise and an ability to quickly obtain informal guidance from regulators on murky issues. Superbly responsive and comprehensive.”
• “The team is solid in the Singapore market. Reliable and commercial.”

Asian Legal Business 
Asia Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023
Lim Chong Kin - Named as one of Asia's Top 15 TMT Lawyers for 3 consecutive years

Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2024
Lim Chong Kin - Named as one of Asia's Super 50 TMT Lawyers for 4 consecutive years

asialaw Leading Lawyers
IT, Telco & Media 2023
Lim Chong Kin - Elite practitioner for 3 consecutive years

Asian-MENA Counsel In-House Community Firm of the Year
Singapore Telecommunications, Media & Technology Firm of the Year 2016

Media Law International
Media Law 2023 - Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years

• "Drew & Napier 'provides a professional service on a consistent basis' say clients. The practice is distinguished for its media law specialisation and case handling that clients describe as 'above expectation.'"
• "Department head Chong Kin Lim, who is described by clients as 'pragmatic, thorough and responsive', is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of the pay-television sector."

Who’s Who Legal
Lim Chong Kin - Recommended Lawyer (Data: Data Privacy & Protection 2024)
Lim Chong Kin - Recommended Lawyer (Data: Information Technology 2024)
Lim Chong Kin - Recommended Lawyer (Data: Telecoms, Media & Entertainment 2024)
Lim Chong Kin - Recommended Lawyer (Competition 2023)
Lim Chong Kin - Leading Lawyer (Regulatory Communications 2013)

• "Chong Kin Lim is a 'true leader at the Singaporean competition bar', say sources, who note his 'fine sense for how to navigate the enforcement regime'."

The Straits Times - Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024
Rated a perfect score of 5 stars for Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) in the Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024 survey by Singapore’s largest circulating broadsheet, The Straits Times, and international research company, Statista.

Walmart’s acquisition of Flipkart
Asian Lawyer: Asia Legal Awards 2019 - TMT Deal of the Year

Transportation | Makarim & Taira S., Indonesia

Asialaw Profiles
Infrastructure 2019 to 2020 – Outstanding firm for 2 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Aviation 2020 - Tier 2

Transportation | Shearn Delamore Co., Malaysia

Asialaw Profiles
Aviation and Shipping 2019 to 2020 – Highly Recommended

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Shipping 2019 and 2020

Rajasingam Gothandapani – Leading Individual

Chambers Asia-Pacific
Shipping 2010 to 2020

Rajasingam Gothandapani – Leaders in their Field

Legal Media Group Expert Guides
Shipping 2017 to 2018 - Leading Practitioner

Transportation | Drew & Napier, Singapore

Benchmark Litigation
Shipping 2018 - Tier 2

Asialaw Profiles
Infrastructure 2020 – Recommended firm for 2 consecutive years

IFLR Asia Awards 2016
Restructuring Deal of the Year – The Restructuring of PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk

Banking & Finance | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 
Banking and Finance  – Top Tier for 5 consecutive years since 2017; Tier 2 in 2016, Tier 3 in 2015 and Tier 4 in 2014

Mark Vergara – Leading Individual for 4 consecutive years since 2018; Recommended Lawyer (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
Manuel Gonzalez – Recommended Lawyer (2015, 2016, 2017)
Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo – Recommended Lawyer for 8 consecutive years since 2014
Erika Paulino – Next Generation Partner for 2 consecutive years since 2020; Recommended Lawyer for 4 consecutive years since 2018

• “MVGS’ banking practice stands out for the breadth of its work which encompasses advice on financings and refinancings, regulatory advice, and transactions in the debt capital market. It is particularly active assisting with the financing of energy projects, as well as corporate financing, while on the consumer banking side the team has advised fintech companies involved in remittances. The practice is also the retained counsel to a number of local and foreign banks in the Philippines.”
• “The team is not only professionally cordial and warm, but absolutely dedicated to a timely resolution of concerns to close the documentation, transactions or deal”

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Banking - Tier 3 firm for 3 consecutive years since 2020; Notable firm in 2019

• “Provision of legal services with business perspective, wide range of expertise and pro client approach.”
• “Skilled lawyer, excellent project management and business oriented”

Asialaw Profiles
“Philippines Firm of the Year”  Nominee, Asialaw Awards 2021
Banking and Finance 2021 – Recommended firm
Banking and Financial Services – Recommended in Industry Sector Rankings for 2021

Capital Markets | MVGS, Philippines

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Capital Markets  – Top Tier for 7 consecutive years since 2015; Tier 2 in 2014

Manuel Gonzalez – Recommended Lawyer for 8 consecutive years since 2014
Mark Vergara – Recommended Lawyer (2021)
Elmer Serrano – Recommended Lawyer (2018, 2021)
Gwyneth Ong – Next Generation Partner (2021); Recommended Lawyer (2015, 2021)
Janice Co – Rising Star for 2 consecutive years since 2020; Recommended Lawyer (2021)

• “MVGS is active in a range of capital market transactions, acting for some of the biggest banks in the Philippines as well as advising private companies. The team has recently advised on IPOs, despite the challenging conditions produced by the Covid-19 pandemic.”
• “Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano’s lawyers have ‘practical knowledge and a proactive approach’. The ‘driven and dynamic’ Manuel Gonzalez heads the department which includes Gwyneth Ong, who is ‘diligent and very easy to work with’.”
• “While the team is relatively young versus other law firms in the industry, the MVGS team’s work is comparable with the more established firms. In every deals that we have done with them, the team has displayed maturity and expertise. They are also very accommodating. I can call them up anytime to consult.”
• “MVGS team members are knowledgeable and accommodating. Provides good advices to clients. During negotiations, they can defend the position or preferences of the client and provide good workarounds if necessary.”
• “‘Very personalized service. All work is closely supervised by competent partners of the firm.”
• “The partner in charge of our relationship fiercely aligns with and protects our interest. There is a healthy sense of trust and respect that makes working with them second nature.”

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Capital Markets: Debt 2022 - Tier 1 firm for 2 consecutive years since 2021; Tier 2 firm in 2020
Capital Markets: Equity - Tier 2 firm for 2 consecutive years since 2021

Elmer Serrano – Highly Regarded for 4 consecutive years since 2019
Tephanie Gandia – Rising Star for 2 consecutive years since 2021

• “Knowledgeable, agile, and extensive network”
• “Speed, quality of advice, and regulatory contacts
• Elmer Serrano: “ Client management, legal expertise and time deliver
• Manuel Gonzalez: “Knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and able to close deals.”

International Financial Law Review

Elmer Serrano – Asia Best Lawyer 2021, 1 of the 2 exclusive recognized lawyers for Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and M&A in the Philippines 
Elmer Serrano – Asia Best Lawyer 2020, 1 of the 10 exclusive recognized lawyers in the Philippines 
Tephanie Gandia – Asia Future Leaders 2021, the only recognized lawyer in the Philippines

Asialaw Profiles
“Philippines Firm of the Year”  Nominee, Asialaw Awards 2021
Capital Markets 2021 – Notable firm

Deal Awards
“Deal of the Year” Philippines, FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2017 (BDO Unibank $1.2Billion Rights Offering)

Competition Law | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Antitrust and Competition – Tier 3 firm in 2021

• “MVGS advises groups of companies and banks on pre-notification consultations, compliance issues and requests for information by the PCC. The firm was also one of the first to be instructed to act in adjudication proceedings, and has previously been invited to participate in public consultations regarding the development of the legislative framework governing merger control procedures. Head of M&A Elmer Serrano regularly advises BDO Unibank, the largest bank in the country, on various competition matters.”

Asialaw Profiles
“Philippines Firm of the Year”  Nominee, Asialaw Awards 2021
Competition/Antitrust 2021 – Notable firm (new MVGS Practice Group)

Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Litigation | MVGS, Philippines

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution: Tier 2 firm for 2 consecutive years since 2020; Tier 3 firm for 3 consecutive years from 2017 to 2019

Eduardo Martinez – Leading Individual for 2 consecutive years since 2020; Recommended Lawyer for 6 consecutive years since 2016
Reynaldo Dizon – Recommended Lawyer for 6 consecutive years since 2016
Shirley Alinea – Leading Individual for 2 consecutive years since 2020; Recommended Lawyer for 6 consecutive years since 2016
Kristine Bongcaron – Rising Star for 2 consecutive years since 2020

• “The firm does not only limit itself to one or a few special practices, it is in almost all areas of practices (whether labour, tax or other government matters and all forms of disputes business wise or personal) without sacrificing quality or efficiency of its services because they have very good people in all levels of practices. This means you do not have to retain 2 or 3 other law offices which these days may be costly.”
• “The most senior Dindo Martinez I rate as exceptional in terms of quality and efficiency of work, but more important us the personal closeness that he extends that makes me feel that I am in good hands. Whether he is in the country or abroad, he is always there to help with my legal challenges and unlike most lawyers, Dindo is never too busy although I know he has tons of work.”
• ‘The team at Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano is able to advise on a wide variety of major disputes, ranging from real estate and corporate matters to crime and sport-related issues. ‘Exceptional’ practice head Eduardo Martinez is a specialist in family and private client law, advising on adoption, marriage annulment and other domestic relations cases, as well as probate of will and intestate proceedings. Martinez is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution and serves as an appeals court mediator. Reynaldo Dizon leads the employment group and handles arbitration disputes between employers and employees, often involving wrongful dismissal and monetary claims. Shirley Alinea is noted for corporate rehabilitation and liquidation.”

Employment | MVGS, Philippines

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Labour and Employment 2021 – Top Tier firm; Tier 2 firm from 2018-2020; Tier 3 firm from 2016 -2017

Reynaldo Dizon – Recommended Lawyer for 6 consecutive years since 2016
Kristine Bongcaron – Recommended Lawyer in 2017

• “The partners in the firm are extremely responsive, personable, and knowledgeable in their field. Along with expert advice, they offer a personal touch that I haven’t experience working with other law firms.”
• “All the individuals working at MVGS that I have encountered have been professional and easy to work with.”

Energy | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Projects and Energy  – Top Tier firm for 4 consecutive years since 2018; Tier 2 firm in 2017 and Tier 3 firm from 2014 to 2016

Manuel Gonzalez – Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years since 2019; Recommended Lawyer since 2015
Mark Vergara – Recommended Lawyer (2019, 2021)
Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo – Recommended Lawyer (2019)

• “Projects is one of the key areas of practice for Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano; the team advises banks and developers on some of the region's largest infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects. Project finance is the primary focus, though the firm also assists with a variety of other issues, including bidding processes, joint ventures, drafting agreements and navigating regulatory requirements. Manuel Gonzalez leads the group and focuses on financing public-private partnership projects, having advised publicly-listed companies on winning bids for infrastructure projects. Mark Vergara, who leads the banking team, advises on project finance issues and has acted as counsel for lenders in infrastructure projects, most notably in the context of toll roads and expressways.

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Project Finance 2022 – Tier 3 firm; Notable firm (2020)
Project Development 2022 – Notable firm for 3 consecutive years since 2020

General Corporate | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Corporate and M&A  – Tier 2 firm for 3 consecutive years since 2019; Tier 3 firm for 2 consecutive years since 2017

Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo – Recommended Lawyer (2021)

• “The Team not only highlights legal points but also commercial concerns that may impact current and future transactions of the subject companies”
• “Manuel Z Gonzalez Gwyneth S Ong Janice L Co: All three of them, working as a team, are dedicated to their client’s goals, work tirelessly to ensure that the client’s objectives are achieved, and they are dutiful and have a keen eye for detail in the documentation of the agreements that are reached between the seller and buyer sides.”
• “Operating a strong and varied corporate practice, MVGS regularly advises foreign companies on their entry into the Philippine market, in addition to acquisitions involving both equity purchase and asset sale in various businesses. Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo manages the business formation and foreign investment practice group and also specialises in corporate reorganisation, joint ventures and dissolution.

Infrastructure & Construction | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Real Estate and Construction 2021 – Top Tier firm for 2 consecutive years; Tier 2 in 2019

Mark Vergara – Recommended Lawyer
Erika Paulino – Recommended Lawyer

• “A go-to name in the real estate sector, MVGS is particularly strong in the capital markets field, advising large property companies and developers on bond and note issuances. The group also assists with various issues related to property conveyancing, including the property titling, easements, land use reclassification and conversion, and commercial leasing. Mark Vergara, who leads the banking and finance team, advises on project finance issues relating to the construction of toll roads. Erika Paulino has advised on the funding of projects to construct hotels and casinos, and is also instructed by major banks to handle real asset portfolio divestments.”
• “The team simplifies difficult legal concepts and provides comprehensive solutions to problems. Guidance is key. They get the job done."
• “Atty. Rosalia Alejo is very focused and sincerely cares about finding out the best solutions for our concerns. Its [sic] more than a job for her and her team.”
• “Opinions provided are very thorough in a very efficient turnaround time. Very responsive in urgent matters.”
• “Rosalia B. Alejo: The way she provides opinion and contracts covers not only the legal aspect but  also the commercial side.”

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Project Development 2022 – Notable firm for 3 consecutive years

Intellectual Property | MVGS, Philippines

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Intellectual Property: Top Tier firm for 3 consecutive years from 2018 to 2020; Tier 2 firm in 2016, 2017 and 2021

Shirley Alinea – Recommended Lawyer (2021)
Kristine Bongcaron – Recommended Lawyer (2021)

• “The MVGS team is up to date with IP laws not just in the Philippines but in various countries worldwide, either directly or through liaisons, associations and contacts. It provides IP series and advice not just relevant to the Philippines but throughout countries of interest to the client."
• “Manuel Gonzalez and Gwyneth S. Ong provide up to date and relevant legal advise that are important to the client’s IP interests and decision-making, as well as in charting the course of the company’s business.”
• “Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano ‘is up to date with IP laws not just in the Philippines but in various countries worldwide’ and primarily focuses on trade marks, handling application and enforcement work for a number of notable companies, in addition to advising on the negotiation and review of assignment, licensing and franchising agreements between foreign multinationals and local, domestic companies. Advising on copyright matters is another area of expertise and the team assists publishing companies with drafting template agreements. Practice head Shirley Alinea is an accredited arbitrator in intellectual property matters, and has a broad contentious practice that includes various types of commercial litigation. At associate level, Kristine Bongcaron assists with the preparation of patent and trademark applications.”

Mergers & Acquisitions | MVGS, Philippines

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Corporate and M&A – Tier 2 firm for 3 consecutive years since 2019; Tier 3 firm for 2 consecutive years since 2017

Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo – Recommended Lawyer (2021)

• “The M&A Team of Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano was instrumental in bringing to successful fruition the acquisition of the client’s company. They are up to date with relevant laws and regulations; they effectively assisted in negotiating the terms and conditions of the transaction at all stages — before, during and after; they are effective in communication, both oral and written; and have ensured that the client’s interests are well-protected.”
• “At MVGS, ‘very reliable team head Elmer Serrano (who, for one client, is ‘the perfect partner’ regularly advises corporates on large acquisitions.”
• “The Team not only highlights legal points but also commercial concerns that may impact current and future transactions of the subject companies”
• “Manuel Z Gonzalez Gwyneth S Ong Janice L Co: All three of them, working as a team, are dedicated to their client’s goals, work tirelessly to ensure that the client’s objectives are achieved, and they are dutiful and have a keen eye for detail in the documentation of the agreements that are reached between the seller and buyer sides.”

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
M&A  - Tier 3 firm for 3 consecutive years since 2020; Notable firm for 2019

• “Very thorough and responsive”
• “Prompt, precise and reliable advice"
• “Client management, legal expertise and timely delivery.”
• Manuel Z. Gonzalez: “Good grasp of subject, skilled communication, good problem-solving skills and sound legal advice”
• Manuel Z. Gonzalez: “Knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and able to close deals”
• “Very attentive, prompt and accurate advice for conflicts"

Asialaw Profiles
“Philippines Firm of the Year” Nominee, Asialaw Awards 2021
Corporate and M&A 2021 – Recommended firm

Acquisition International
“M&A Law Firm of the Year - Philippines”, M&A Awards 2014
“Leading Adviser of the Year”, M&A Awards 2013

Real Estate | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Real Estate and Construction 2021 – Top Tier firm for 2 consecutive years; Tier 2 in 2019

Mark Vergara – Recommended Lawyer
Erika Paulino – Recommended Lawyer

• “A go-to name in the real estate sector, Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano is particularly strong in the capital markets field, advising large property companies and developers on bond and note issuances. The group also assists with various issues related to property conveyancing, including the property titling, easements, land use reclassification and conversion, and commercial leasing. Mark Vergara, who leads the banking and finance team, advises on project finance issues relating to the construction of toll roads. Erika Paulino has advised on the funding of projects to construct hotels and casinos, and is also instructed by major banks to handle real asset portfolio divestments.”
• “The team simplifies difficult legal concepts and provides comprehensive solutions to problems. Guidance is key. They get the job done.”
• “Atty. Rosalia Alejo is very focused and sincerely cares about finding out the best solutions for our concerns. Its [sic] more than a job for her and her team.”
• “Opinions provided are very thorough in a very efficient turnaround time. Very responsive in urgent matters.”
• “Rosalia B. Alejo: The way she provides opinion and contracts covers not only the legal aspect but  also the commercial side.”

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Project Development 2022 – Notable firm for 3 consecutive years

Restructuring & Insolvency | MVGS, Philippines 

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Restructuring and Insolvency - Tier 3 firm for 2022

Tax | MVGS, Philippines 

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Tax: Tier 2 law firm for 2021

Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo – Recommended Lawyer
Mary Elizabeth Belmonte – Recommended Lawyer

• “Led by Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo, MVGS’s tax practice handles tax planning and disputes involving national and local authorities. The practice additionally acts cross-departmentally to handle the tax aspects of transactions. The team is also increasingly active in estate planning.”

Banking & Finance | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Banking and Finance 2023 – Tier 2

Asialaw Profiles

Banking and Finance 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

Santhapat Periera – Notable Practitioner for 5 consecutive years
Niti Muangkote – Rising Star for 2 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Banking and Finance 2024 – Tier 3

Banking & Finance | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Banking and Finance 2023 – Tier 4 for 5 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Finance 2024 – Other Notable for 3 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Banking and Finance 2024 – Other Notable for 10 consecutive years

Banking & Finance | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 3 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years
David Mol – Associate to Watch

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years
David Mol – Next Generation Partner for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 3 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Highly Regarded for 2 consecutive years

Banking & Finance | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

Dino Santaniello – Band 2 for 4 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 1 for 6 consecutive years

Dino Santaniello – Leading Individual for 5 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 3 consecutive years

Santhapat Periera – Highly Regarded for 8 consecutive years
Niti Muangkote – Rising Star

Banking & Finance | Tilleke & Gibbins, Myanmar

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 4 for 4 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 3 for 6 consecutive years

Yuwadee Thean-ngarm – Highly Regarded for 5 consecutive years
Derrick Khoo – Rising Star Partner for 3 consecutive years
Nwe Oo – Rising Star

Capital Markets | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

Chambers Asia Pacific
Yaowarote Klinboon – Band 4 for 4 consecutive years

• "Yaowarote is very strong for IPO capital markets regulations."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Capital Markets 2023 – Tier 2 for 2 consecutive years

Yaowarote Klinboon – Next Generation Partner

• “Dynamic law firm cultivating excellence through professionalism and attention to detail.”

Asialaw Profiles
Capital Markets 2024 – Recommended for 5 consecutive years

Kobkit Thienpreecha – Notable Practitioner for 3 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Capital Markets: Debt 2024 – Tier 3 for 5 consecutive years
Capital Markets: Equity 2024 – Tier 3 for 5 consecutive years

Capital Markets | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Vietnam Firm of the Year 2021, Winner

Capital Markets | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Capital Markets legal practice in Cambodia.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.  

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 3 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years
David Mol – Associate to Watch

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years
David Mol – Next Generation Partner for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 3 consecutive years
General Business Law 2024 – Highly Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 3 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Highly Regarded for 2 consecutive years
David Mol – Rising Star

Capital Markets | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Capital Markets legal practice in Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

Dino Santaniello – Band 2 for 4 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 1 for 6 consecutive years

Dino Santaniello – Leading Individual for 5 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 3 consecutive years

Santhapat Periera – Highly Regarded for 8 consecutive years
Dino Santaniello – Highly Regarded
Niti Muangkote – Rising Star
Saithong Rattana – Notable Practitioner

Capital Markets | Tilleke & Gibbins, Myanmar

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Capital Markets legal practice in Myanmar.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 4 for 4 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 - Tier 2 for 8 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Banking and Financial Services 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 3 for 6 consecutive years

Yuwadee Thean-ngarm – Highly Regarded for 5 consecutive years
Derrick Khoo – Rising Star Partner for 3 consecutive years
Nwe Oo – Rising Star for M&A

China Desk | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

Chambers Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Band 3 for 4 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Band 3 for 4 consecutive years

• "They are a strong choice for international businesses looking for advice on matters of Thai law or representation in Thai legal proceedings."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Tier 1
Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration – Tier 3 for 3 consecutive years

• “The team is comprised of experts in their own domains, which makes the firm a one-stop shop for all advice. The vast experience of the team is very useful.”

Asialaw Profiles
Corporate/M&A 2024 – Outstanding for 7 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Outstanding for 8 consecutive years

Chinese Business Law Journal
Asia Pacific Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
M&A 2024 – Tier 2 for 5 consecutive years

China Desk | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

Chambers Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Band 4 for 5 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Band 4 for 2 consecutive years

• "They have an excellent understanding of the Vietnamese legal market and are very efficient and responsive."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Tier 2 for 5 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2023 – Tier 3 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Litigation 2023 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

• “The corporate/M&A team in Vietnam is one of the leading teams in the country. Their strong sector focus on life sciences and healthcare makes them the go-to firm.”
• “Commercially savvy, client focused, top-notch service and execution.”

Asialaw Profiles
Corporate/M&A 2024 – Highly Recommended for 9 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Highly Recommended for 8 consecutive years

Chinese Business Law Journal
Asia Pacific Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
M&A 2024 – Tier 3 for 13 consecutive years

China Desk | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 3 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

Chinese Business Law Journal
Asia Pacific Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

China Desk | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 1 for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Highly Recommended for 11 consecutive years

Chinese Business Law Journal
Asia Pacific Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year – Winner

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 3 consecutive years

China Desk | Tilleke & Gibbins, Myanmar

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 4 for 4 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 - Tier 2 for 8 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2023 – Recommended for 4 consecutive years

Chinese Business Law Journal
Asia Pacific Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year – Winner

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 3 for 6 consecutive years

Derrick Khoo – Rising Star Partner for 3 consecutive years

Competition Law | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

Chambers Asia Pacific
Competition & Antitrust 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

Nutavit Sirkan – Associate to Watch

In-House Community
Antitrust/Competition Law Firm of the Year 2022 – Winner

Who’s Who Legal Awards
Thailand Firm of the Year 2022 – Winner

Competition Law | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Competition legal practice in Vietnam.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Band 4 for 5 consecutive years

Chuyen Huu Hong Le – Associate to Watch for 2 consecutive years
Kien Trung Trinh – Band 5 for 3 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 – Tier 2 for 16 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Corporate/M&A 2024 – Highly Recommended for 10 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
M&A 2024 – Tier 3 for 13 consecutive years

Competition Law | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Competition legal practice in Cambodia.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 3 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

Competition Law | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Competition legal practice in Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 1 for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Recommended for 7 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 3 consecutive years

Competition Law | Tilleke & Gibbins, Myanmar

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Competition legal practice in Myanmar.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 4 for 4 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2023 - Tier 2 for 8 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Recommended for 5 consecutive years

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 3 for 6 consecutive years

Crime | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Crime legal practice in Thailand.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Band 3 for 4 consecutive years

Thawat Damsa-ard – Band 2 for 4 consecutive years

• "They are a strong choice for international businesses looking for advice on matters of Thai law or representation in Thai legal proceedings."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Tier 1

Thawat Damsa-ard – Hall of Fame for 2 consecutive years

• “Thawat Damsa-ard is one of the leading lawyers in the country.”

Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Outstanding for 8 consecutive years

Chusert Supasitthumrong – Distinguished Practitioner for 4 consecutive years
Thawat Damsa-ard – Elite Practitioner for 5 consecutive years

Benchmark Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Commercial and Transactions 2023 – Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Government and Regulatory 2023 – Tier 2
Dispute Resolution: Intellectual Property 2023 – Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Labour and Employment 2023 – Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Trade and Customs 2023 – Tier 2

Crime | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Crime legal practice in Vietnam.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2023 – Band 4 for 2 consecutive years

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2023 – Tier 3 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Litigation 2023 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Highly Recommended for 8 consecutive years

Benchmark Litigation
Dispute Resolution: Commercial and Transactions 2023 – Tier 2 for 2 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Energy and Construction 2023 – Tier 2 for 2 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Intellectual Property 2023 – Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution: Labour and Employment 2023 – Tier 1

Crime | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Crime legal practice in Cambodia.

Tilleke & Gibbins is noted to be a leading firm across multiple legal practice areas by such leading publications and rating agencies, including in the area of General Business Law.

Crime | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Crime legal practice in Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins is noted to be a leading firm across multiple legal practice areas by such leading publications and rating agencies, including in the area of General Business Law.

Crime | Tilleke & Gibbins, Myanmar

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Crime legal practice in Myanmar.

Tilleke & Gibbins is noted to be a leading firm across multiple legal practice areas by such leading publications and rating agencies, including in the area of General Business Law.

Data Compliance & Cybersecurity | Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand

Chambers Asia Pacific
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) 2023 – Band 2 for 5 consecutive years

Athistha Chitranukroh – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years
Charuwan Charoonchitsathian – Band 2
Nopparat Lalitkomon – Associate to Watch

• "Charuwan is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She is a tremendous asset for our team."
• "Nopparat is very responsive, knowledgeable and able to coordinate advice across multiple areas of local law, as well as multi-jurisdictional legal issues."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
TMT 2023 – Tier 1 for 10 consecutive years

Nopparat Lalitkomon – Rising Star

• “They are competent and strong. Clients can approach them when needed and get the right answers.”

Asialaw Profiles
Technology and Telecoms 2024 – Outstanding for 9 consecutive years

China Business Law Journal
Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers APAC
Most Innovative Lawyers in Cybersecurity and Data Governance 2023 – Nominee

Media Law International
Technology, Media, Telecoms 2023 – Tier 1 for 4 consecutive years

Data Compliance & Cybersecurity | Tilleke & Gibbins, Vietnam

Chambers Asia Pacific
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) 2023 – Band 1 for 4 consecutive years

Waewpen Piemwichai – Spotlight

• “Tilleke & Gibbins has a very good understanding of the regulatory regime in Vietnam. The firm gives very pragmatic and thorough advice and is easy to work with."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Data Protection – Tier 1 for 3 consecutive years
TMT 2023 – Tier 1 for 5 consecutive years

Waewpen Piemwichai – Rising Star

• “The practice is unique in the sense that it is able to connect between overseas clients’ needs and local legal requirements, offering clients a practical solution and navigating the client in the constant changing regulatory environment.”
• “The team is efficient, flexible and business oriented. They are always able to offer practical solutions within a very short period of time, which is what clients want.”
• “Waewpen Piemwichai is efficient, innovative and practical. She is always able to provide a helpful solution within short time periods.”

China Business Law Journal
Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers APAC
Most Innovative Lawyers in Cybersecurity and Data Governance 2023 – Nominee

Media Law International
Technology, Media, Telecoms 2023 – Tier 1 for 5 consecutive years

Data Compliance & Cybersecurity | Tilleke & Gibbins, Cambodia

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Data Compliance and Cybersecurity legal practice in Cambodia.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 3 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years
David Mol – Associate to Watch

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Tier 2 for 6 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Leading Individual for 3 consecutive years
David Mol – Next Generation Partner for 6 consecutive years

Asialaw Profiles
General Business Law 2024 – Highly Recommended for 7 consecutive years

China Business Law Journal
Internet and E-Commerce Firm of the Year 2023 – Winner

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers APAC
Most Innovative Lawyers in Cybersecurity and Data Governance 2023 – Nominee

IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Financial and Corporate 2024 – Tier 2 for 4 consecutive years

Jay Cohen – Highly Regarded for 2 consecutive years
David Mol – Rising Star

Data Compliance & Cybersecurity | Tilleke & Gibbins, Laos

Leading publications and rating agencies have yet to introduce rankings in respect of Data Compliance and Cybersecurity legal practice in Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins is ranked in the following related practice areas.

Chambers Asia Pacific
General Business Law 2023 – Band 2 for 2 consecutive years

Dino Santaniello – Band 2 for 4 consecutive years