Regulatory

Regulatory

We advise companies, financial institutions, fund managers, VCs on matters relating to fund formation and applicable Singapore securities regulations, including application for capital markets services licences, financial adviser’s licences, advising on the scope and types of exemption from the licensing regime and offering restrictions.

We provide services under the SAL Payment Regulatory Evaluation Programme (PREP) and have advised clients on matters relating to the Payment Services Act. We have also assisted numerous start-ups in their application to the MAS for a Payment Institution License.

Transaction Experience:

  • Advised a large Korean securities company on the applicable securities laws & regulations in Singapore and compliance, corporate governance and other regulatory issues and matters. We also assisted in their application to the MAS for the capital market services licence and financial adviser’s licence.
 
  • Advised a multinational digital payment solution provider on the acquisition of its major payment institution licence.

  • Advised a company listed on the Singapore exchange on compliance with the SGX listing rules, the Companies Act and Securities and Futures Act in amending its constitution.
  • Advised a large Scandinavian bank on applicable Singapore banking and securities laws and regulations, including the review and localisation of their banking documents, advising on products and services and providing specific legal advice as to licences and permits required.
 
  • Advised a large commercial South Asian bank on its application for a payments services licence.

  • Conducted a review on the internal controls of a East Asian bank and providing staff training in compliance with AML/CFT laws.
 

Other Practice Areas

Capital Markets, M&A
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Advice on mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, IPOs, convertible note and bond issues, security arrangements, major asset acquisitions and disposals and employee share option plans.
Corporate & Commercial
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With our deep expertise in corporate law, we provide advice and assistance on contractual issues and the drafting and negotiation of all types of commercial agreements covering the trading activities of a business.
Start-up & Fintech
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Our young and entrepreneurial team has also been involved in the start-up and fintech environment in Singapore, South East Asia, and Australia, having represented notable start-ups, incubators and investors in these regions.
Banking & Finance
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Advice on banking and financial regulations, compliance issues, due diligence and drafting of standing legal documentation for banks.
Trust, Asset & Wealth Management
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Advice on private trust, asset and wealth management, and licensing and compliance matters and issues with the local regulators.
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
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We are familiar with the start-up and fintech environment in Singapore, South East Asia, and Australia, having represented both start-ups and investors in these regions.
Regulatory
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We advise companies, financial institutions, fund managers, VCs on matters relating to fund formation and applicable Singapore securities regulations, including application for capital markets services licences, financial adviser’s licences, advising on the scope and types of exemption from the licensing regime and offering restrictions.
Intellectual Property
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We have advised on and experience in handling various trade mark and copyright matters. Given our clients' strong focus at the forefront of disruption, we have kept pace with and alongside our clients' needs, including to support and protect their brand assets.
Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation
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We believe that each dispute is not just a difficulty, but also an opportunity for you to tap on synergies in rebuilding trust and working relationships. With our depth of experience in corporate and commerical matters, we have the commercial acumen to ensure that your disputes are resolved in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
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