Yuen Law is pleased to announce our continued recognition in the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings, with notable advancements across our Corporate Practice Group.
Practice Area Rankings
Practice Area |
Rankings |
|---|---|
| Financial Services Regulatory | Tier 2 |
| M&A | Tier 5 |
| Investment Funds | Notable |
These improvements reflect the depth of our transactional capabilities and the trust clients place in us to deliver commercially astute and forward-looking legal solutions.
Individual Lawyer Rankings
Individual Lawyer |
Rankings |
Practice Area |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Yuen | Highly Regarded | M&A |
| Kevin Chua | Highly Regarded | M&A, Financial Services Regulatory |
Both Managing Director Samuel Yuen and Senior Director Kevin Chua previously recognised as Notable Practitioners have been elevated to Highly Regarded, underscoring their reputation for leading complex, innovative transactions, and their standing among clients and peers alike.
“This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us to navigate complex transactions” said Samuel Yuen, Managing Director and Head of the Corporate Practice Group. “I’m proud of our team’s ability to deliver strategic advice that drives business growth.”
Highlights of Our Corporate Practice
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our mergers and acquisitions team advises on a broad spectrum of transactions, including business acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and growth funding rounds, with strong activity across technology, lifestyle and property sectors.
Selected Mandates Include:
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Advising founders on the USD 10 million sale of a multinational group spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Seychelles.
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Acting for a growth-stage technology company on a USD 500,000 fundraising round.
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Advising on a strategic pre-IPO investment into a leading European B2B lifestyle brand.
Financial Services Regulatory
Our Financial Services Regulatory team brings deep expertise in Singapore’s regulatory framework. We advise fintech startups, fund managers, investment platforms, financial literacy educators and financial institutions on licensing, compliance and regulatory approvals. Our work spans fund documentation for fund subscriptions with cryptocurrencies, and MAS sandbox applications.
Yuen Law was also recognised in Chambers & Partners FinTech Guide (2025) and was a Firm to Watch for Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory in Legal 500 (2024).
Selected Mandates Include:
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Advising on the management buy-out of a MAS-regulated fund management company.
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Advising a Singapore-based fintech company on the launch of a pioneering halal investment for Southeast Asia markets.
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Regulatory Structuring for Fintech SaaS Platform – Assessed whether the platform fell within “digital payment token services” under the Payment Services Act (PS Act) and identified potential regulatory triggers under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).
Investment Funds
Our Investment Funds team continues to be a trusted advisor to fund managers, private equity firms, and family offices. We assist clients with fund formation, licensing, and regulatory compliance, and are frequently engaged to structure Singapore-based fund management businesses and draft tailored fund documentation.
Earlier this year, Yuen Law was recognised as a Firm to Watch for Investment Funds in Legal 500 Publication Guide (Asia Pacific) 2025, affirming our growing reputation in this space.
Selected Mandates Include:
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Structuring subscription and redemption processes to accommodate cryptocurrency subscriptions.
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Advising a CMS-licensed fund manager on cross-border loan structuring and related agreements.
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Drafting fund documentation for a venture capital fund manager launching a new fund.
About IFLR1000
IFLR1000 is the world’s leading legal directory, ranking firms and lawyers on transactional work and client feedback. Each year, its research team vets submissions, interviews market leaders and surveys clients to assess deal complexity, innovation and market impact. Its rankings guide clients to top advisers and set the global standard for financial and corporate law excellence.
More information on IFLR1000 here.
