Corporate & Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions

Clients often approach us right from the start of a proposed transaction.

We work closely with them and often with their consultants in deciding the structure a transaction should take and steps to implement the structure adopted.

We advise you on:

The optimal structure to be adopted.

Actions to be taken to implement the structures, including documentation and regulatory clearances.

Liaising with foreign counsel where the transaction involves cross jurisdictional issues.

Intellectual property

In a landscape of rapid technological and creative advancements, intellectual property has become a crucial asset for businesses.

We advise you on:

Steps to take to maximise the value of intellectual property assets.

Protecting such assets through application of the legislative measures and general law and practical means.
Liaising with foreign counsel where the matter involves cross jurisdictional issues.

Data protection

Recognising data as the new gold, we navigate the evolving legislative landscape and advise on the impact of the development of technology in this area.

We advise you on:

The regulatory framework for data protection in Singapore.

Establishing processes for regulatory compliance.
Liaising with foreign counsel where the matter involves cross jurisdictional issues.

Immigration

In an interconnected world, human resource and immigration issues are integral to business plans.

Movements of people often accompanies movement of capital across jurisdictions.

Immigration issues in businesses are crucial for the deployment of their personnel in Singapore and their other business centres.

We advise you on:

Developing efficient plans for the movement of personnel in and out of Singapore in an optimal manner manner.

Implementing the plans.

Liaising with foreign counsel where the transaction involves cross jurisdictional issues.

Employment

Despite advances in artificial intelligence, people remain crucial to the heart of businesses.

Such issues are critical for both employers and employees.

We advise you on:

Best and fair practices for sustaining a healthy employer - employee relationship.

The appropriate terms to protect your interests in case of disputes.
Liaising with foreign counsel (where necessary), where the employment straddles across jurisdictions.

Tax

Tax advisory and planning play a pivotal role in any major transaction, whether it involves the disposal or acquisition of substantial assets or making significant decisions, such as setting up new businesses or operations.

Many of these transactions require careful consideration of tax implications, not only in Singapore but also in foreign jurisdictions.

We have established a strong network of partners, both locally and globally, to collaborate with us in supporting our clients with their projects.

We advise you on:

Tax implications of a proposed transaction;

Mitigation factors to consider in light of the regulatory regimes.

Where necessary liaising with local counsel in the relevant jurisdictions.

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions Clients often approach us right from the start of a proposed transaction. We work closely with them and often with their consultants in deciding the structure a transaction should take and steps to implement the structure adopted.

We advise you on:

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The optimal structure to be adopted.

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Actions to be taken to implement the structures, including documentation and regulatory clearances.

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Liaising with foreign counsel where the transaction involves cross jurisdictional issues.

Mergers and acquisitions

Clients often approach us right from the start of a proposed transaction.

We work closely with them and often with their consultants in deciding the structure a transaction should take and steps to implement the structure adopted.