For legal disputes and complex transactions involving Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), our team of experienced attorneys provides expert representation with transparent, reasonable fees. Gain access to a leading M&A team in Singapore. Speak to us today to discuss your needs and learn how we can assist you.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) represent pivotal moments in a company’s strategic growth. An M&A involves the consolidation of companies or assets, often to expand market share, diversify operations, or achieve synergies.
To ensure a successful transaction, a robust legal structure is essential, enabling sustainable integration and the realisation of desired outcomes. Our team will help you succeed. We have experience across sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. If you need a merger and acquisition lawyer, we can help.
We take a structured and collaborative approach to M&A, ensuring a comprehensive service from initial due diligence through to post-merger integration.
Our firm handles complex M&A matters across various jurisdictions.
We represent diverse clients, including multinationals, financial institutions, and private equity investors, offering global and regional M&A expertise. If you require a business acquisition lawyer, we can provide expert guidance.
We have experience advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the Middle East, Australia, Europe and the United States and has negotiated for and against parties in New York, London, Silicon Valley, China, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Jakarta, Surabaya, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, France, Milan, and Frankfurt.
Our firm has significant deal experience with transactional cross-border M&A, with a specific focus on advising U.S., European or Australian companies on their acquisitions of Asian companies.
Representative transactions include:
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Singapore (2002) | England and Wales (2006) | New York (2009) | Hong Kong (2009)
Nicolas is an Arbitrator at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC), and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). In the mediation arena, he is a Specialist Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), an Accredited Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), an Accredited Mediator at the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), and a Mediation Advocate at the International Mediation Institute (IMI) in the Netherlands.
Nicolas received his pupillage training from Davinder Singh SC in 2001. He commenced practice in 2002 in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team of Drew & Napier and has since practised at international law firms Allen & Overy (Singapore office), Sidley Austin (Hong Kong office), and Baker McKenzie (Singapore and Indonesia offices).
His main areas of practice are civil litigation, arbitration, mediation, employment law, criminal law, defamation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and compliance.
He also has experience as in-house counsel in supply chain management, employee disputes, subcontractor issues and compliance work arising from serving at US MNC Flex, where he was responsible for contractual, compliance and litigation matters at all Singapore, Indonesian, and Malaysian sites.
Throughout his career, he has advised on multi-jurisdictional disputes and corporate transactions involving clients and adverse parties from Australia, Bahrain, Bali, Bangladesh, Beijing, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Czech Republic, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Guangzhou, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jakarta, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Las Vegas, Lebanon, London, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, South Korea, Surabaya, Taiwan ROC, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tokyo, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.
Successful M&A transactions demand a comprehensive understanding of legal considerations. Our legal firm navigates critical areas such as due diligence, regulatory approvals from bodies like the CCCS and MAS, tax implications, intellectual property transfers, employment contract reviews, financing structures, and liability assessments. We ensure your M&A strategy is legally sound and commercially viable.
The duration of a merger and acquisition transaction varies, typically ranging from a few months to over a year. Factors influencing this include the complexity of the deal, the depth of due diligence required, and the regulatory approval process. Our lawyers provide expert guidance to streamline these processes, aiming for efficient and timely deal closures.
Due diligence is a critical investigative process that uncovers potential risks and liabilities in a target company. Our expertise allows us to conduct thorough financial, legal, and operational assessments, ensuring you make informed decisions and mitigate potential post-acquisition challenges.
Navigating Singapore’s regulatory landscape is crucial. Approvals may be required from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) or the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), depending on the transaction’s nature and size. Our corporate law firm possesses the expertise to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Protecting against post-M&A disputes requires strategic foresight. We advise on implementing robust indemnification clauses, detailed representations and warranties, earn-out agreements, and clear governance structures. Our expertise ensures your transaction is structured to minimise future legal challenges.
Mergers and acquisitions deals can fail due to various factors, including inadequate due diligence, regulatory hurdles, cultural integration issues, financing problems, overvaluation, and integration challenges. Our attorneys may provide strategic advice and a meticulous approach to mitigate these risks, enhancing the likelihood of a successful transaction.
Reach out to us, and our team of M&A lawyers will try our best to assist you in any way we can.
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