M&A Lawyers that Bridge Success, Not Just Deals
Yuen Law prides itself on being business problem solvers first and foremost. Our corporate lawyers bring to the table many years of experience in multimillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, serving clients ranging from Multi National Corporations (MNCs) to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.
We are a small boat in the ocean, setting big waves into motion.
Samuel Yuen, Managing Director of Yuen Law LLC
M&A deals are complex problem-solving puzzles, where everything from the availability of M&A financing to regulatory compliance, the political climate, and the business fundamentals of the players, all influence the deal.
Our M&A clients trust us to provide them with expert knowledge and experience in various types of mergers and acquisitions, including:
- Joint Venture & Strategic Partnerships
- Consolidation (Horizontal Mergers & Verticle Mergers)
- Reverse Take Over
- Asset Acquisition
- Business Acquisition
- Share Acquisition
- Management Buyout
- Distressed M&A
We Work With Companies of All Sizes
We work with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including both buyers and sellers. Our expertise extends to manufacturing, fintech, biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical and dental clinics, retailers, and technology companies with operations in Singapore and overseas. We advise these clients on a range of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, spin-offs, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic alliances.
Our approach to working with clients in M&A transactions is highly professional and collaborative
Our M&A lawyers take a comprehensive approach to guiding our clients through the M&A process. Our team of lawyers begins by understanding the business and emotional motivations behind a particular deal. We then participate in the initial negotiations, and draft non-disclosure agreements to protect confidential and proprietary information shared during the negotiation process.
We conduct legal due diligence. When we have a broad framework of consensus with both parties, we assist in structuring the transaction, and drafting of the merger agreement, or sale and purchase agreement.
For deals involving players within the same industry or space, there may be additional regulatory and antitrust clearance requirements. If either party is a foreign entity, we will consider cross-border implications, as the deal could be subject to foreign law. We work closely with a network of leading law firms worldwide to give the best advice to support the deal. This support goes all the way to contract signing of the merger agreement or sale documentation.
Oftentimes, post transaction there may be a lot of integration and support required, and we provide these services usually in the form of shareholder agreements, employment agreements, human resource advisory, data protection policies, contract review and other forms of compliances advisories. This ensures that our clients receive the support they need to smoothly integrate their newly acquired assets.
IRAS Updates on M&A Allowance
The IRAS Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Scheme encourages Singapore companies, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, to grow their busines through acquisitions. A Singapore company that makes a qualifying acquisition of the ordinary shares of another company may enjoy an M&A allowance on the purchase consideration, stamp duty relief on the share transfer instrument, and double tax deduction on transaction costs for qualifying acquisitions up to 31 Dec 2025.
For more information on the M&A Allowance Scheme please visit IRAS.
Yuen Law has gained recognition from prestigious organizations such as Asialaw and IFLR1000 for its outstanding expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) within Singapore. Over the years, our firm has consistently been acknowledged as a notable player in this field.
Heading our esteemed Corporate Practice Transactional Team are lawyers: Samuel Yuen, our Managing Director and Kevin Chua, our Senior Director. Their extensive knowledge and experience ensure that our clients receive top-notch legal guidance in M&A matters.
Should you find yourself in need of a reputable corporate law firm in Singapore to assist you with your merger and acquisition transaction, we would be pleased to assist. Contact us to arrange an appointment.
