‘The Bakers team function as our ‘in-house’ lawyers and guide us through legal issues related to fund documentation as well as on specific investments made by the fund. The same team of lawyers has been with us since inception of our business, and they understand our requirements very well. They are very thoughtful and clearly outline the benefits and risks on issues. Turnaround time on issues is very good.’

‘Our key point of contact is Kelvin Poa. He has been taking care of the legal needs of our business since inception, helping us think through structures for the fund. Kelvin is knowledgeable, thorough and reliable. We get very good service and advice from him. He understands our business and requirements and this is factored into the outputs. Turnaround time is very good.’

‘The team is cohesive and works at pace. They are well-led and thoroughly commercial with a good understanding of which points are nice to have rather than essential. When work passes between them due to leave or other work demands, the handover has been seamless and this has also been the case when a team member has left the firm.’

‘Awesome team, always responsive and creative with solutions.’

‘Kai-Niklas Schneider is the most genius lawyer in the universe. I have never met as creative, fast, business minded lawyer who really focuses on his client’s needs and even budget.’

‘Strong capabilities in Singapore for funds, tax and carbon markets. Very responsive, commercial and client-focused.’

‘A great team to work with. A very good balance between availability, response time, and technical knowledge. With extensive experience in the sector in which advice was provided (a start-up fund) the team was able to advise quickly and with authority on what was common practice and customary in the marketplace.’

‘We worked with Dean Collins and Thomas Kim. Thomas was stood out in terms of responsiveness and quality of advice – as senior associate and as partner.’

‘Experienced individuals who work well together as a team. Very responsive to client needs and flexible when working on first time or more innovative funds.’

‘Gibson Dunn is an exceptional firm with talented lawyers. Not only are they commercial and able to appreciate the deal dynamics, they are able to provide sound advice that is practical and reasonable. They are an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Xuanyi Liu is an exceptional individual who is not only knowledgeable about both GP-led and LP-led secondaries, but also experienced and practical in giving advice. He is a top-tier lawyer who understands the commercials of a deal and able to appreciate where various parties are coming from. Definitely a stand-out individual.’

‘The Gibson Dunn team is easy to recommend for complex, high-profile and high-value transactions given their significant experience, sophistication and near-constant availability.’

‘Stand-outs are: Responsive, partner led, ability to source required specialists from the Akin network to provide a truly one stop service.’

‘Olivia Chung is the key relationship partner on funds and a first stop. David Tai has worked on numerous matters along with Olivia Chung and is a good addition. They stand out, being on top of the deals and all details, joining the dots on deals, taking time to understand what is important to us in the deal and driving deals forward.’

‘The Akin investment funds practice is an all-round practice that is efficient, cost-efficient and understands the client’s business. The team is able to put together legal engagements that work from the client’s perspective, taking into account the commercial requirements of a transaction whilst also bearing in mind the need to maintain cost efficiency in a transparent and meaningful manner.’

‘The Jones Day Singapore team has a particular strength in the real estate and infrastructure funds space.’

‘Dennis Barsky leads the team and is very easy to deal with, commercial and client-friendly.’

‘Ben Witherall is gaining serious traction in the market.’

‘Very experienced and capable team that brings together expertise and resources from other offices/professionals. The team is able to advise clients and suggest commercial solutions to bridging differences efficiently.’

‘Extremely responsive, time efficient, commercial/practical, without any compromise on attention to detail.’

‘The ability to provide a full range of services.’

‘We have been engaging Sidley for our registration of funds in Singapore as they are familiar with the regulation and understand the fund industry very well. They always respond to our queries promptly and provide valuable advice.’

‘Josephine Law and Zishen Chong are helpful and responsive to address our concern and queries. They will follow up with the regulator to ensure timely registration of funds in Singapore.’

‘Helpful to have a global law firm assist with regulatory matters in the UK and Singapore.’

‘Simmons funds team is attentive and knowledgeable. Industrious, thoughtful and responsible.’

‘Joshua Heng is a rising star. Cerebral and yet practical in his advice. Attentive, responsible and very competent – reliable and correct advice. Follows up on work closely.’

‘Jek-Aun Long is knowledgeable.’

‘Danny Tan is an excellent senior resource in this space. His knowledge of the workings of MAS and their approach to issues has been extremely useful. He is also able to think creatively and in a solutions oriented manner. Ashurst offers excellent value for money – I am getting a top-class service at much less than magic circle or US firm rates.’

‘Danny Tan is an established and well-respected name in the industry who has extensive experience in all things funds related in Singapore.’

‘Very responsive and experienced partner. The team is very collaborative to seek win-win solutions, clear and concise in advice, very open to give advice informally and openly. Commercially sound and helpful advice.’

‘The associates are very experienced and well-versed in the subject area. Able to handle issues and provide sound advice and views in a prompt manner. The team is also able to deliver on tight timelines, with a lot of helpful advice on market and commercial practices.’

‘Sean Murphy is very experienced and able to give advice drawn from extensive track record in representing prominent clients and acting in a wide variety of transactions. Very responsive and helpful with legal documentation.’

‘The firm has good overseas presence and a global view.’

‘KWM team is commercial and practical in their advice. They are helpful and are willing to go the distance to assist the client in areas that extend beyond legal advice and transaction work, including complementary training, and regular updates to the team and to the rest of our overseas offices.’

‘Will McCosker and Indraneil Ghosh are skilled in their advice and very helpful in creative suggestions and flexible in fee arrangements.’

‘The KWM Singapore investment funds team is very capably led by partner Will McCosker, supported by excellent depth in the team of associates through the firm at appropriate levels of seniority. The team is diverse, easy to deal with, responsive and above all else are just very switched-on and commercially minded lawyers.’

‘Considerable expertise and technical knowledge acting for DFI LPs in private equity funds. Nuanced understanding of market trends and shifts in bargaining power. Efficient deal closing machine.’

‘Joel Seow is as approachable and personable as he is technically adept and business savvy. A deft touch in the drafting department also.’

‘Well staffed, responsive and led by a partner whose focus is on delivering quality advice and getting the job done as opposed to generating maximum fees.’