BANKING & FINANCE
The rapid and continuing development of Singapore as a
regional and global financial centre has transformed the legal
services required to support and facilitate the progression.
Experience and technical expertise will need to be coupled with
innovation and agility to deal with new demands of the
financial industry.
At Legis Point LLC, we believe in constant development –
of our exposure and experience, of our knowledge of the
financial industry we support, of the skills and expertise of
our people, and of our relationships with our clients. We
maintain our recognized position in the field of Banking &
Finance by our constant flexibility, sensitivity and response
to the changing and varied needs and requirements of the
financial industry and of our clients.
We are committed to providing personalized and customized
solutions, be it in respect of advice, deal structuring,
documentation, coordination, or dealing with regulatory
authorities and third parties.
The extensive experience of our Banking & Finance
personnel in matters in Singapore and the region includes:
- •Aircraft Finance
- •Ship Finance
- •Project Finance
- •Banking Structure and Compliance
- •Capital Markets/Debts
- •Derivatives
- •Loan and Credit Facilities
- •Refinancing
- •Regulations and Licensing
- •General Banking & Finance
Our clients include borrowers, foreign and domestic banks
and financial institutions as well as funds and corporations.
As an independent practice, we also provide Singapore law
services to international law firms requiring specialist
Singapore law advice.
Legis Point’s Banking & Finance practice is headed by
YOUNG Chee Foong, who has won many accolades for his banking
& finance expertise. Some recent accolades include:
Recommended Firm- Singapore, for Banking & Finance
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2015/2016 and since
2006)
Leading Individual: Banking & Finance
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2015/2016 since
2001)
"Known for its strength in aircraft finance, Legis Point
LLCacts for corporates and financial institutions in matters
such as acquisition financingfor new and used aircraft, and
enforcement of aircraft liens. Young Chee Foong is
recommended."
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2015/2016)
“Aviation finance is a key strength at Legis Point
LLC, which recently acted as Singapore counsel to the borrower
on the financing of three aircraft. Young Chee Foong is the key
contact.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2014/2015)
“Young Chee Foong and his team at Legis Point LLC have
particular strength in aircraft and ship finance, preparation
of standard form documentation and regulatory advice. Michelle
Loh provides ‘great, prompt service’.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2011/2012)
“The lawyers are also pleasant to deal with, whilst at
the same time professional and firm, and are always protecting
and enhancing our position. It is the firm of my
choice.”
(Asialaw Profiles 2010/2011)
“Young Chee Foong and his ‘knowledgeable, fast
accessible’ team at boutique Legis Point LLC focus on complex
deals.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011)
“Legis Point LLC provides Quality advice on difficult
issues advising foreign banks on local documentation.
‘stand-out lawyer’ Young Chee Foong leads the
practice.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2010/2011)
“Legis Point LLC regularly works on international
transactions, and recently advised a Malaysian bank on
obtaining a license to conduct fund management activities in
Singapore. Clients admire the 'experienced’ Young Chee Foong
and Michelle Loh.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2008/2009)
“…. Legis Point has established a good line in loan
facilities, trusts and general financing work in a relatively
short time.”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007/2008)
“Legis Point LLC … one client says “we have never
found them wanting in terms of the quality and timeliness of
their advice”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2006/2007)
Recommended Individual for Finance: Banking & Debt
Finance: “Expert in financing, regulatory and advisory
matters. Has worked on both international and national
cases.”
(PLC Which Lawyer? 2006)
Leading Lawyer in Banking
(Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2005 and 2006)
Recommended individual for Banking & Finance
(PLC Which Lawyer? 2005)
“…. highly regarded for providing well thought-out
and easily understandable advice”
(Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2003/2004)
“Leading lawyers covering banking matters in Singapore
include….Young Chee Foong...”
(Leading Lawyers 2004)
“…. respected ……”
(Chambers Global, 2002-2003)
“Young Chee Foong … good offshore
practice.”
(Chambers Global, 2001-2002)
“Young Chee Foong was again recognised as an Asia Law
Leading Lawyer, this time for his expertise in the field of
finance law.”
(Asialaw Profiles 2001)
“Young Chee Foong (“very active”) has a fine
reputation”
(Chambers Global, 2000-2001)
“Young Chee Foong was recommended, particularly for
banking and finance related issues.”
(Global Counsel 3000)
With our emphasis on understanding clients’ business and
commercial objectives on a direct and personal level, our
lawyers have developed long term relationships with our
clients, to better understand and serve their legal
requirements.
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