Corporate Real Estate

Mergers & Acquisitions

“It distinguishes itself through its strong bench of commercially savvy lawyers who consistently provide clear, practical, and solution-oriented advice.”

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

“Easy to work with and a knowledgeable and commercial team that is willing to go the extra mile to get client's needs fulfilled.”

— Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026

“They are strongly commercial, able to solve problems and explain technical issues to clients.”

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

“Good knowledge, pragmatic approach.”

— Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026

“The team are cohesive and responsive. Turnaround time is fast, internal communication is strong, and there are no gaps when communicating with different members of the team.”

— Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025

“A dynamic team that is technically very sound, detail oriented but also commercial minded. Their deep expertise in M&A is apparent in their advice and documentation.”

— Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025

Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice is a recognised leader in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, regularly advising financial institutions, multinational corporations, and private equity investors on high-stakes domestic and cross-border transactions – both listed and unlisted targets.

Working seamlessly with other practice groups within our firm, especially our Capital Markets, Banking & Finance and Competition & Antitrust practices, we deliver tailored financing and investment structures for businesses pursuing growth, consolidation, or transformation.

Acknowledged as a leading M&A practice by top legal publications, our lawyers excel in top-tier, high-profile deals – including rare competing takeover bids – navigating regulatory nuances and cutting-edge transactional challenges with precision and agility in the Singapore market.

We advise on a range of M&A transactions including:

  • Takeover offers
  • Privatisations, schemes of arrangements and delistings
  • Mergers & acquisitions, reverse-takeovers and amalgamations
  • Business and asset purchases
  • Competitive tenders
  • Earn-outs and management buy-outs
  • Placements and strategic minority acquisitions

Accolades


Chambers Asia Pacific
  • Ranked in Corporate/M&A: Domestic (2013 – 2026) – Current Ranking: Band 3
Chambers Global
  • Ranked in Corporate/M&A: Domestic (2013 – 2026) – Current Ranking: Band 3
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
  • Ranked in Corporate and M&A: Local Firms (2010 – 2026) – Current Ranking: Tier 3
IFLR 1000
  • Ranked in M&A (2007 – 2025) – Current Ranking: Tier 2
Asialaw Profiles
  • Ranked in Corporate/M&A (2010 – 2025) – Current Ranking: Tier 2

Principal Contacts

David Chong, PBM
Co-Managing Partner
+65 6439 4838
david.chong@shooklin.com
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Ho Ying Ming
Partner
+65 6439 0716 / +65 8201 2116
yingming.ho@shooklin.com
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Other Partners

Chua Shi Ying
Partner
+65 6439 0728
shiying.chua@shooklin.com
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Dayne Ho
Partner
+65 6439 4836
dayne.ho@shooklin.com
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Guo Xiaofei
Partner
+65 6439 4892
xiaofei.guo@shooklin.com
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Gwendolyn Gn
Partner
+65 6439 0708 / +65 9690 2842
gwendolyn.gn@shooklin.com
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Lim Ziwei
Partner
+65 6439 4815
ziwei.lim@shooklin.com
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Lin Yu Mei
Partner
+65 6439 0717
yumei.lin@shooklin.com
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Pearlyn Xie
Partner
+65 6439 0722 / +65 8198 7529
pearlyn.xie@shooklin.com
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Perry Yuen
Partner
+65 6439 4809
perry.yuen@shooklin.com
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Quek Hao Zhi
Partner
+65 6439 4835
haozhi.quek@shooklin.com
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Sally Lee
Partner
+65 6439 4801
sally.lee@shooklin.com
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Serene Yeo
Partner
+65 6439 4851
serene.yeo@shooklin.com
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Siow Ying Yi
Partner
+65 6439 4804
yingyi.siow@shooklin.com
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Ted Teo
Partner
+65 6439 4893
ted.teo@shooklin.com
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Teo Mae Shaan
Partner
+65 6439 4850
maeshaan.teo@shooklin.com
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Wong Gang
Partner
+65 6439 4833
gang.wong@shooklin.com
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Wong Kit Fei
Partner
+65 6439 4872
kitfei.wong@shooklin.com
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