Our Practice Areas
BRINGING LOCAL PERSPECTIVES TO GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
Banking & Structured Trade Finance
Our banking services include the formation of foreign banks in Singapore and advising clients regarding ongoing compliance matters, including compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, anti- money laundering regulations, and other applicable laws.
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Our expertise in the capital markets extends to equity and debt funding by way of public offerings, venture capital investments, private placement memorandums, rights issues, issue of warrants, bonds and convertible securities. We also advise listed companies on compliance requirements with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) regulations.
Corporate & Commercial
Our general corporate and commercial team undertakes and provides a wide spectrum of fundamental legal services which every business needs including corporate secretarial services, regulatory advice and compliance, corporate governance, general legal consultancy, contract drafting and review, employment and labour law assistance, immigration and tax advice.
Employment
We also provide our clients with advice on employment law, work pass and permanent residency applications, as well as reviewing employment agreements and handbooks. We also advise clients on the termination of employees, non-compete clauses and employment-related disputes.
Fintech and Payment Services
We have advised both start-ups and established technology companies on projects involving Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”), Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and payments services, as well as advising clients on the Payment Services Act 2019 and on the requirements for application of a digital banking license with the MAS.
Fund Management, Investment Funds And Collective Investment Schemes
We work closely with the Monetary Authority of Singapore on policy and regulatory developments and our law corporation has the ability to offer in-depth and effective advice on fund management and collective investment schemes, related documents and licensing requirements.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers have handled cross-border litigation matters and have experience arguing matters in the Singapore Courts and have also assisted in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Matrimonial Law, Estate & Succession Planning
Our lawyers have advised on matrimonial matters including divorces with cross-border elements, relocation applications and advising foreign clients on taking out applications in Singapore.
PPP & Energy Projects
The Corporate & Commercial Team of GLA has advised on high profile transactions relating to projects, international infrastructure and energy. Senior Director Yohan Rajan has significant experience in this area and leads a team of lawyers. He has been involved in oil and gas related work in Uzbekistan, highway construction and privatization work in India, and entertainment, management and licensing agreements in Australia.
Real Estate
Our real estate expertise extends to a broad range of conveyancing matters from sale and purchase of properties, mortgages, debentures, financing and documentation related to land, as well as to leasing of commercial, industrial and residential projects.
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