Buying, selling or merging a business involves more than agreeing on a price. Understanding what you are acquiring, the liabilities involved and how the transaction is structured can have significant implications for its value and future operations.

We advise buyers, sellers and investors on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Singapore, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiations, sale and purchase agreements, and completion arrangements. Our advice considers the commercial objectives behind each transaction alongside the legal risks and obligations involved.

How you structure your company and bring in investors today can affect who controls the business tomorrow. Decisions about equity, voting rights and funding arrangements can have lasting implications for founders and investors alike.

We advise startups, founders, angel investors and investment firms on company incorporation, fundraising, term sheets, equity structures, subscription agreements and investment transactions. Our advice considers both immediate funding needs and the legal arrangements that may affect future investment rounds and business growth.

A promising business partnership can become complicated when expectations differ. Who makes key decisions? How are profits shared? What happens if one party wants to leave?

We advise on the structuring and documentation of joint ventures and business partnerships, including ownership interests, capital contributions, management responsibilities, profit-sharing arrangements, decision-making rights and exit provisions. We help establish clear legal arrangements that reflect the parties’ commercial intentions and provide a framework for managing their relationship.

As businesses grow, decisions involving directors, shareholders and management often become more complex. Without clear governance arrangements, differences in authority, accountability and expectations can lead to disputes or compliance concerns.

We advise companies on corporate governance, directors’ duties, shareholder rights, board and shareholder resolutions, internal policies and relevant compliance obligations. We also assist businesses in reviewing and updating governance arrangements as their ownership, operations and regulatory responsibilities evolve.

Business partners may share the same vision at the outset, but what happens when priorities change, a new investor comes on board or a shareholder wants to leave? Clear agreements can help address these situations before disagreements arise.

We draft, review and negotiate shareholder and founder agreements covering equity ownership, voting rights, reserved matters, funding commitments, share transfers, exit mechanisms and dispute resolution. We also advise on amendments to existing agreements as businesses evolve or their ownership structures change.

Employment decisions affect more than individual employees. Unclear contractual terms, workplace disputes or poorly managed departures can create legal, financial and operational consequences for a business.

We advise employers on Singapore employment law matters, including employment contracts, confidentiality obligations, restrictive covenants, workplace policies, employee departures, terminations and employment-related disputes. We also assist businesses in reviewing their employment arrangements as workforce needs and operational requirements change.

A commercial agreement should do more than record what the parties have agreed. It should clearly establish responsibilities, allocate risks and address what happens when expectations are not met or circumstances change.

We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply and distribution contracts, consultancy agreements, licensing arrangements and non-disclosure agreements. Our advice covers payment obligations, liability provisions, termination rights and dispute resolution mechanisms, with attention to how the agreement will operate in the context of your business.

Entering a regulated industry, launching a new service or expanding business operations may require licences, regulatory approvals or changes to existing compliance arrangements. Identifying these requirements early can influence business decisions and timelines.

We advise companies on regulatory and licensing matters in Singapore, including assessing applicable requirements, preparing and reviewing supporting documentation, licence applications and ongoing compliance considerations. Our work includes financial services regulatory matters and other sector-specific licensing requirements.

When a business faces financial pressure, the decisions made can affect its creditors, directors, employees and future operations. Understanding the available options early can help businesses assess their position and determine the appropriate course of action.

We advise companies, directors and creditors on corporate restructuring, debt-related matters and insolvency considerations under Singapore law. Our assistance includes reviewing contractual obligations, assessing restructuring options and advising on the legal implications of proposed arrangements and relevant insolvency procedures.

Collecting customer information, managing employee records or sharing data with service providers are part of everyday business operations. But are your data protection policies and practices keeping pace with your legal obligations?

We advise businesses on compliance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), including privacy policies, consent requirements, data protection clauses, data sharing arrangements and contractual obligations involving personal data. We also assist with reviewing data protection practices, managing data breach considerations and addressing regulatory compliance matters.