Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance’s Southeast Asia Cross-Border M&A practice have authored a new article for Thomson Reuters: Practical Law, titled ‘Top tips for doing private M&A deals (Singapore)’.
The article provides a practical overview of key issues to consider when conducting private M&A transactions involving Singapore targets, including:
- Early-stage structuring and the use of Singapore holding companies
- Foreign investment restrictions, regulatory approvals and merger control
- Legal due diligence focus areas, including employment, data protection and multi jurisdictional aspects
- Choice between share and asset deals, and related tax and employment implications
- Market practice on warranties, indemnities and warranty & indemnity (W&I) insurance
- Execution requirements, approvals and post-closing steps under Singapore company law
Click here to read the article.