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Guide to Lending and Security in Southeast Asia

It is increasingly common to see the footprint of finance transactions spanning different jurisdictions. It is thus vital for businesses to be able to manage the cross-border legal issues that may arise from such regional arrangements. This Guide provides a useful overview of key legal and regulatory requirements and addresses typical issues and considerations concerning lending and security in Southeast Asia.

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    Chambers Global (2024)
  • Tiers 1 & 2 - Banking & Finance (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore)
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)
  • Tiers 1 & 2 - Banking & Finance (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore)
    IFLR1000 (2024)
  • Band 1 - Banking & Finance: Domestic (Singapore)
    Chambers Global (2024)
  • Ranked - Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    Chambers Global (2024)
  • They don't rest on their laurels. They are able to bring their best to bear on each new financing transaction. They are very customer-focused and their service is top notch."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
  • "Rajah & Tann are acutely aware of the commercial context in rendering legal advice to navigate a regulatory minefield instead of delivering textbook answers."
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
  • "They are succinct and knowledgeable with respect to Indonesian regulations and industry practice for banking matters"
    Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Indonesia)
  • "The Rajah & Tann team are comfortable with complexity and have the ability to simplify complex topics into core points."
    Chambers Global 2024 (Singapore)
  • "They have a strong comprehension of the law and provide solutions while navigating the complexity of the matters."
    Chamber Global 2024 (Indonesia)
  • "Christopher & Lee Ong can draw upon their experience and a wide variety of partners to come up with creative yet legally sound solutions."
    Chambers Global 2024 (Malaysia)
  • Rajah & Tann Singapore's lawyers are sought after by major banks and corporate borrowers due to an excellent track record in both large and mid-sized work, from traditional banking and syndicated lending to project and real estate finance. The team is capable of handling Shari'a-compliant financings and green financing. It additionally offers notable regulatory expertise regarding fintech issues and digital licence applications. The regional offering is well placed to handle cross-border instructions due to its network of offices across the region, including in Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China. Key clients of the department include Pace Enterprise, HSBC and OCBC.
    Chambers Global 2024 (Singapore)

“The team at Rajah & Tann have always been able to find solutions even when dealing with counterparties across multiple jurisdictions.”

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