PANEL OF PARTNERS FOR MARKET READINESS ASSISTANCE (MRA) GRANT - OVERVIEW OF FIRMS AND COUNTRY PRESENCE Firm / Country Presence Africa Australia Belgium Brazil Cambodia Canada China Dominican Republic European Union France Germany Greece Hong Kong, China India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea, South Lao People's Democratic Republic Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Philippines Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Vietnam 151 Ventures x x A.S. Louken x x x x x x x x Angeline Suparto Law Corporation x x x BDO Consultants Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x x Bernard and Rada Law Corporation x Boardroom Business Solutions Pte Ltd x x x x x Bryan Cave International Consulting (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x Dacheng Wong Alliance LLP x x x Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP x Frost & Sullivan (Singapore) Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x x FT Consulting Pte Ltd x x x x Grandall Law Firm x x x Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners x x x x x x x x x x Hatytude Consultancy Services Limited x IDC Asia/Pacific x x x x x x x x x x Investment Consultancy and Technology Transfer Company Limited x IPSOS Singapore Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x x K&L Gates LLP x x x x x x x x x Kelvin Chia Partnership x x x x x x Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados Associados x King & Wood Mallesons x x x x x x x x x x KPMG Services Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x x LNT & Partners x x x x Luther Corporate Services Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x Marks&Clerk Singapore LLP x x x x x x x x x Mazars LLP x x x x x x x x x x Nair & Co. x x x x x x Okusi Associates x Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys x PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) x x x x x x x x x Quisumbing Torres x Rajah & Tann LLP x x x x x x x x x Rajah & Tann LLP Shanghai Representation Office x x x x x x RSM Chio Lim LLP x x x x x x x x SF Consulting x x Shinhan Accounting Corporation x x x x x x x x x x SKRINE x Squire Sanders (US) LLP x x x x x x x x x x Surana & Surana International Attorneys x Tam & Associates x Tay & Partners x TJ Cheng Law Corporation x Tractus (Thailand) Limited x x x x x x x x VB Law x Watson, Farley & Williams Asia Practice LLP x x x x x x x x x *As at 1 Dec 2013
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151 Ventures x xA.S. Louken x x x x x x x xAngeline Suparto Law Corporation x x xBDO Consultants Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x xBernard and Rada Law Corporation xBoardroom Business Solutions Pte Ltd x x x x xBryan Cave International Consulting (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd x x x x x x x xDacheng Wong Alliance LLP x x xDixon Hughes Goodman LLP xFrost & Sullivan (Singapore) Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x xFT Consulting Pte Ltd x x x xGrandall Law Firm x x xHanafiah Ponggawa & Partners x x x x x x x x x xHatytude Consultancy Services Limited xIDC Asia/Pacific x x x x x x x x x xInvestment Consultancy and Technology Transfer Company Limited xIPSOS Singapore Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x xK&L Gates LLP x x x x x x x x xKelvin Chia Partnership x x x x x xKincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados Associados xKing & Wood Mallesons x x x x x x x x x xKPMG Services Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x x xLNT & Partners x x x xLuther Corporate Services Pte Ltd x x x x x x x x xMarks&Clerk Singapore LLP x x x x x x x x xMazars LLP x x x x x x x x x xNair & Co. x x x x x xOkusi Associates xPhukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys xPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) x x x x x x x x xQuisumbing Torres xRajah & Tann LLP x x x x x x x x xRajah & Tann LLP Shanghai Representation Office x x x x x xRSM Chio Lim LLP x x x x x x x xSF Consulting x xShinhan Accounting Corporation x x x x x x x x x xSKRINE xSquire Sanders (US) LLP x x x x x x x x x xSurana & Surana International Attorneys xTam & Associates xTay & Partners xTJ Cheng Law Corporation xTractus (Thailand) Limited x x x x x x x xVB Law xWatson, Farley & Williams Asia Practice LLP x x x x x x x x x
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Established in 1932 in Rio de Janeiro by a US‐born lawyer called Carl Kincaid, jointly with other Brazilian lawyers, the law office Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados was originally structured to provide legal assistance to foreign companies that, at the time, were beginning to invest in Brazil. In 2012 Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados celebrated 80 years of existence. Throughout this period, the firm consolidated its experience in civil, commercial, corporate and tax law and, notoriously, in maritime, insurance and reinsurance and international law, with emphasis on litigation and arbitration growth of oil and gas industry in Brazil, the office has expanded its presence in emerging markets such as energy, infrastructure and environment. Kincaid main Areas of practice are: Shipping, Oil & Gas, Contracts & Documentation, Infrastructure, Insurance & Reinsurance, Corporate, Tax, Arbitration, Litigation, Real Estate, Labour Law, Environment and Aviation. Mrs Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso has longstanding experience in litigation, with emphasis on shipping matters, acting for shipyards, ship‐owners, charterers, insurers, P&I clubs and transportation agents, Camila has advised on many financing projects of construction, loans for building vessels and shipyards, private port recent projects in Brazil and corporate restructure. Mrs Cardoso received her law degree from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, holds an LLM in maritime law, marine insurance, carriage of goods by sea and international law of natural resource from London School of Economics and has completed the Leadership in Law Firm Program at Harvard Law School. She is a Member of the Brazilian Bar Association, the Brazilian Association of Maritime Law, Board member of Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber of Commerce, France Brazil Chamber of Commerce and Brazil Germany Chamber of Commerce, the Ibero American Institute of Maritime Law, the International Bar Association and Speaker at seminars in Brazil and abroad on Maritime and Commercial Law.
Grandall Law Firm is a leading full‐service corporate and commercial law firm with offices strategically located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Kunming, Tianjin, Chengdu, Ningbo, Fuzhou, Xi’an, Nanjing and Nanning, as well as a representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and in Paris. Headquartered in Beijing, Grandall has approximately a total combined workforce of more than 1600 people, including PRC‐licensed attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, administrative and support staff. Many of its legal experts and professionals are recognized as top practitioners in their respective fields of specialization. Grandall advises on the following practice areas:
Aviation, Shipping & Maritime Banking & Finance Capital Markets & Securities Corporate, M&A & Restructuring Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Litigation Environmental Employment & Labour Infrastructure Intellectual Property International Trade Private Equity Real Estate & Construction Tax & Trusts
The firm has developed expertise in a number of industries, including:
Insurance Mining Manufacturing Oil & Gas Pharmaceuticals Resorts, Lodging & Leisure Real Estate and Construction Projects Culture, Sports & Entertainment
With our track record of deals and representation, Grandall continues to be a leading Chinese legal service provider, recognized by, among others, the Ministry of Justice; “Outstanding Law Firm” and “Top Ten Law Firms” by the All China Lawyers’ Association and other local Bar Associations and judicial Authorities. Many of our partners are recognized as leaders in their respective fields of practice by such accreditation bodies such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Asia Law & Practice and Asian Legal Business, and other related organizations. Grandall Law Firm (Chengdu), established in 1993, is a large‐scale law firm in Sichuan Province, and recognized by National Excellent Law Firm.
3 King & Wood Mallesons Project Codes: MA(3) MA(4) ME(1)
Prior to joining King & Wood Mallesons in 2012, Mr Tiang was the Asia regional counsel for top Fortune 500 companies. He has also worked in an Australian law firm in Sydney, and in the Hong Kong office of major international law firms. Mr Tiang specializes in Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. He also has extensive experience in foreign direct investment, merger and acquisition, and corporate commercial work in China and other Asia jurisdictions. Mr Tiang's more recent experience is foreign investment into the China retail sector particularly e‐Commerce. King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is the first and only global legal firm headquartered in Asia, and the only combination of law firms that is able to practice the Chinese, Hong Kong, Australian, UK, German, French, Italian and the EU Antitrust law under a common legal brand. The KWM network was formed by the leading Chinese law firm, King & Wood PRC Lawyers (one of the first partnership law firms in China founded in 1993), and the prestigious Australian law firm, Mallesons Stephen Jacques, on March 1, 2012. On July 31, 2013, KWM announced the combination with SJ Berwin, a European leading law firm. After the new combination
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which has officially taken effect on 1 November 2013, the KWM network now have 30 offices worldwide with nearly 5,000 employees, including over 550 partners and 2,200 lawyers to serve the global clients. King & Wood Mallesons (PRC) is organized into 6 practice groups covering all areas of corporate and commercial law, which are Corporate, Securities & Capital Markets, Finance, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution and International Trade. Each group is further divided into specialized practices, managed by acknowledged leaders in their field.
Rajah & Tann LLP is the largest full‐service law firm in Singapore and Southeast Asia with over 400 fee‐earners. Our Shanghai Representative Office has been providing advisory and transactional support services to clients since 2003. Our lawyers are specialists in their field of specialty, many of whom have been recognized by international and regional legal publications as among the best in the profession. With nine offices and associated offices, our coverage extends across South East Asia to the Middle East. Specialist country desks for Japan and South Asia serve the needs of clients from and in those markets.
“Largest law firm in Singapore and South East Asia” ‐ Asian Lawyer’s survey of the 50 largest law firms
“Singapore National Law Firm of the Year” ‐ Chambers Asia‐Pacific (2013 edition) “Very accessible, ‘24/7' and a firm where 'deals are cooked over the weekend” ‐
International Financial Law Review Lawyers in Rajah & Tann Shanghai can read, speak, draft and negotiate effectively in both English and Chinese, are familiar with the Chinese legal environment and well qualified to support the business community for projects across China.
Ranked among the TOP Indian law firms and the “first choice” for legal assistance in South India. The firm has a sterling record of four decades in providing prompt, practical, cost effective and customized solutions with multi‐disciplinary inputs. Widely acknowledged for setting industry benchmarks in expertise, responsiveness, client satisfaction and quality. The firm’s multi‐specialty practice is broadly divided into five areas, namely: Corporate (banking, corporate & commercial laws, direct & indirect tax, foreign compliances exchange, finance, mergers & acquisition, securities, trade), Dispute Prevention & Resolution (arbitration, litigation & mediation), Human Resources (compliance, conflict resolution, labour relations and turnaround strategies), Infrastructure & real estate (documentation, due diligence, negotiations, strategy & structuring) and Technology (Information technology, Bio technology & Intellectual properties). Exclusive memberships in top international professional affiliations gives the firm an immediate access to expertise of more than 410 midsize law, accounting, consulting and offshore service practices that enable our clients to get the high quality & affordable professional advice worldwide. The firm is known for facilitating foreign and domestic investments and offers clients a One‐Stop‐Shop for all legal, consulting and liaison solutions. Professional recognitions received:
ACQ Global Awards / Featured on FT.com ‐ South India ‐ Law Firm of the Year IFLR ‐ Law Firm of the year (Chennai) ‐ 2012, 2011, 2010 Legal Era (India) ‐ Law Firm of the year (Chennai) – 2012 Acquisition International ‐ M&A Law Firm of the year (India) – 2013; Negotiator of the
year (India) ‐ 2012 Corporate Intl. Magazine (UK) ‐ Trademarks Law Firm of the year (India) ‐ 2013 Finance Monthly (UK) ‐ Offshore Firm of the year (India) – 2013 Recipient of the “National Innovation Foundation (Govt. of India) Partnership Award”
2013 for securing grass root innovations International Star Award for Quality Management
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The Firm is member in various trade bodies, National Chambers of Commerce and bilateral Chambers of Commerce, including CII, FICCI, Indo Asean, etc.
Mr Ferry P. Madian has worked with ABNR since 1986 and has been a partner since 1 January 1994. He graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia in 1985, majoring in Private International Law. In 1991 he was seconded to the largest law Firm in Benelux, and in 1993 earned an LL.M degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Washington in Seattle, USA, majoring in Asian Studies. He has extensive experience with capital market, banking & finance, and corporate matters, including corporate restructuring. He has also been involved in numerous mergers & acquisitions of companies throughout Indonesia as well as banks originating from Japan and Singapore. He is also one of the founders of the Indonesian Association for Receivers and Administrators, and served as its Secretary General from its inception in 1998 until 2002. He opened the Singapore branch of ABNR in 1999 and managed it till 2004 and resumed the management from 2007 till now. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
PERADI (Indonesian Advocates Association) AKPI (Indonesian Association of Receivers and Administrators) HKHPM (Indonesian Capital Market Legal Consultants Association) AKHI (Association of Indonesian Legal Consultants)
7 Angeline Suparto Law Corporation Project codes: MA(4) ME(1)
Angeline Suparto Law Corporation and its Jakarta associated office were established by Ms Angeline Suparto who has practiced law for more than 29 years. The law firm based in Singapore, and through its associated office in Jakarta, provides legal consultancy to Singapore companies doing business in Indonesia, or which intend to set up businesses in Indonesia. It specializes in providing Indonesian legal advice/documentation and series on Setting Up of Company and Representative Office/Corporate Secretarial matters for Indonesian companies, Acquisition of Indonesian companies/businesses, Joint Venture, Distributorship, Franchising, Retail Operation Structures, Property/Conveyancing, and Dispute matters in Indonesia.
HANAFIAH PONGGAWA & PARTNERS (“HPRP”) is one of Indonesia’s premier law firms engaged in a transnational practice. With roots in one of Indonesia’s first post‐independence law firms, the Law Offices of Mr L. Hanafiah, established in 1953, HP&P was reconstituted in 1990 as Hanafiah Soeharto Ponggawa and reorganized at various times in the 1990s to reflect Indonesia’s changing situation before taking its present structure in June 2004. HPRP’s clients include multinational companies, large and small domestic companies, financial institutions, government agencies, local government, and individuals. We are proud of being an independent Indonesian law firm with high recognition from, and extensive connections in, the international community. Our history and current existence are evidence of our efforts in providing first class services to each and every client of HPRP. Our Firm is part of the Meritas Alliance, an established and independent global alliance of more than 170 law firms in more than 60 countries with more than 7,085 experience lawyers and as a member of Meritas Alliance, our Firm has the ability to provide integrated legal services globally. HPRP currently divides its practice groups into the following areas that cover most of the transactions and legal services required in Indonesia:
Banking and Financial Services including Sharia transactions; Capital Markets; Commercial Litigation and Arbitration; Corporate and Commercial Law; Information Technology; Intellectual Property; Labour and Employment; Natural Resources; Power, Infrastructure, and Telecommunications; Real Property; and Transportation
HPRP members are well trained in their areas of law practice with innovative and creative solutions for legal issues faced by the clients and many of them are registered advocates with
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the Indonesian Advocates Association (PERADI/Perhimpunan Advokat Indonesia), registered Indonesian Capital Markets Legal Counsels, as well as Indonesian Intellectual Property Consultants. Besides nominated as the 2014 Recommended Firm by IFLR1000, HPRP also receives several awards such as Indonesia Projects & Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year by Global Law Experts and Corporate INTL, the Indonesian Rising Star Law Firm on the 4th International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards, Sharia Law Firm of the Year by ACQ Global, and Trade Finance Deal of the Year from the Islamic Finance News.
Contact Person: P. Usmanto Njo Email: [email protected] Contact no.: (+62) 21 3901007 Mobile: (+62) 818879162 Website: www.okusiassociates.com
Okusi Associates is a company specializing in servicing foreign investments in Indonesia, with operations dating back to 1998, with presence thus far in Jakarta, Denpasar and Batam. Okusi has four main divisions: company establishment, visa & work permit, tax & accounting, and research & consulting. To date, Okusi has helped establish over 1,300 companies in Indonesia and provided assistance with a diverse range of business related matters. The research/consulting division of Okusi Associates assist investors with market research, policy analysis, legal and tax assessment, as well as survey works. The department has conducted a series of due diligence works for purposes of company acquisition and/or investment in recent years. The approach adopted is multi‐disciplinary, and Okusi deems this to be most appropriate for application in Indonesia.
10 SF Consulting Project Codes: MA(3) MA(4) ME(1) ME(2) BR(2)
Established in 2004, SF Consulting is one of the few qualified and licensed Tax and Business Advisory firms in Indonesia and seeks to provide world‐class service to its customers. SF Consulting is rated as a Tier 3 of World Tax 2014 and Tier 3 World Transfer Pricing 2014 by International Tax Review. Our services include:
On July 2012 we proudly introduce Business Process Outsourcing unit. Our business support specialists would assist you in the following areas:
• Annual Tax Return for Individuals • Establishment of a Branch Office/Representative Office in Indonesia • Establishment of a PT PMA Company • Bookkeeping • Tax Compliance Service • Secretarial Services • Payroll Services • Preliminary Labour Law Consulting
Since November 2013 SF Consulting is a member firm of Crowe Horwath International‐one of the leading mid‐tier accounting and advisory services firms worldwide with 590 offices in more than 100 countries around. Ms Sri Wahyuni Sujono is a Managing Partner of SF Consulting. She graduated with a Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. She is a certified Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant, having obtained a Brevet C‐the highest working license qualification. She worked with Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young Indonesia for 15 years, including three years as a Tax and Business Partner. She is also a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a qualified lawyer. Her professional membership includes:
• Vice Head of the Taxation Committee in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN)
• Head of Foreign Affairs in the Indonesian Tax Consultant Association (IKPI) • 2013 Indonesia Board Member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) • Speaker at the Indonesian Entrepreneurs Association (APINDO) • Speaker at International Tax Review (ITR)
Shinhan Accounting Corporation was established in 1970, and joined as a member firm of RSM International since after 1992. Currently, we have more than 325 staff including 183 CPAs and we may provide various services in audit & attestation, tax and advisory. Our areas of work and expertise include: Tax advisory/consulting/planning, Transaction support for M&A/ DDR/ IPO Our expertise industries include: Manufacturing, Construction, Banking, Hospitality Highlights or professional recognitions received by the firm includes:
US PCAOB registered firm (2004/8) Recognized by ‘Korea Asset Management Corporation’ as professional firm in M&A
(2002/7) US SEC registered firm (2001/8)
We are able to provide expertise in the following geographical areas:
Asia –Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan Europe – Germany, Netherland, Switzerland, France, UK United States
SKRINE is one of the largest full service law firms in Malaysia with a depth of experience in a range of legal matters acquired through its 50 years of practice. The firm is currently led by 38 partners with over 100 lawyers across the Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property Divisions. Skrine is the exclusive Malaysian member of Lex Mundi, an international network of leading independent law firms in 160 jurisdictions across the world and the Pacific Rim Advisory Council, an international law firm association with a unique strategic alliance within the global
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legal community providing for the exchange of professional information among its 30 top tier independent member law firms. These memberships provide the Firm with a global reach and access to legal resources that enhance its ability to serve clients’ needs around the world and deliver seamless cross‐border service. The firm was named as The International Who’s Who Malaysian Firm for the Years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 by the Who’s Who Legal Awards; Malaysian Firm of the Year by the ILO Client Choice Awards 2012 & 2013; and ranked in Band/Tier 1 for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution & Intellectual Property by Chambers Asia /Asia‐Pacific and Global 2011, 2012 & 2013, being some of the most recent awards and accolades.
Tay & Partners is a full service law firm. With offices in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru, we have a staff strength of 71, comprising 31 lawyers. We provide legal services in the following practice areas:
Corporate & commercial Equity and debt market Mergers & acquisitions Banking and finance Real estate Competition law Aviation Intellectual property Information, Communication And Technology (ICT) Employment Dispute resolution
The comprehensive range of commercial services we offer is testament to our skill set and the strong legal foundation upon which this firm is built upon. These qualities in addition to flexibility, responsiveness and personal rapport have become our hallmark. Tay & Partners were nominated as the firm of choice by Chambers Asia Pacific, Legal 500 and IFLR 1000 for the year 2013. Tay & Partners are member of the following associations:
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American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce ASEAN Intellectual Property Association Chinese Chamber of Commerce Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers FMM‐ICC Malaysia Lawyer Associated Worldwide Marques Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce an Industry ASEAN Patent Attorneys Association Persatuan Francais Malaysia
Generally, David practices in the areas of corporate, commercial, real estate, banking and finance. At Tay & Partners, he advices on mergers and acquisitions, capital market, takeovers and mergers, real estate transactions, financial products and corporate banking. He has been in legal practice for the past 18 years.
Established in 2003 in Nigeria, HATYTUDE Consultancy Services Ltd provides business advisory services to our clients. We help small and medium sized companies to expand, diversify, restructure their operations or internationalize their business. Hatytude supports entry of foreign businesses seeking business opportunities in the West African Region particularly Nigeria through Franchises, Joint ventures, Trade partnership and other means of collaboration. Our services include Market assessment, Entry assistance, Due diligence, Company registration and establishment, etc. The Principal Consultant is Olufemi Hassan, an accomplished financial Analyst, Banker and strategist. He is a chartered accountant with over thirteen years working experience spanning Banking and Business Advisory. Olufemi is a chartered accountant; he had a master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Lagos in 2000 and MBA from Lancaster University Management School (Top 10 MBA in UK according to Financial Times ranking, 2007) in 2008. He is also an Alumnus of HEC Montreal, Canada and Coverdale Consulting group.
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Hatytude’s consulting team includes legal experts, strategic management consultants, tax consultants, etc. We have supported internationalisation of various Nigerian companies while we have assisted a number of foreign companies to carry out due diligence on companies and businesses they have interest in as well as supporting their entry into the huge Nigerian market.
Quisumbing Torres in the Philippines is the first member firm of Baker & McKenzie International in the Asia Pacific region. Our legal team of over 50 lawyers is part of the more than 4,000 culturally diverse and locally qualified lawyers of Baker & McKenzie operating from over 70 offices in more than 40 countries. We advise international and domestic companies on Philippine law from our base in Manila. For five decades now, Quisumbing Torres has guided clients through an ever evolving market and responded to clients’ changing needs. Our involvement in landmark business and industry transactions equip our lawyers with sharp market insights demanded by multinational and local companies for critical business decisions. Our team of leading law practitioners offer seasoned advice on banking & finance, corporate & commercial, dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property & information technology and tax issues. We are well‐regarded in providing advice on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, project finance, securities, arbitration and litigation, employment and termination, trademark and copyright protection, privacy and data protection, tax structuring and incentives, among others. Quisumbing Torres is consistently ranked as a leading law firm by respected legal directories such as Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. The firm is an active member of the American Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce, and European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines
Founded as a local brand and business growth consultancy in 2000, A.S. Louken Group is an international provider of innovative business growth solutions with more than 60 employees. Our corporate headquarters is located in Singapore, and our regional offices are found in China and Indonesia. We also have a global reach of over 20 countries through our international partners in the Ebeltoft Group. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with a comprehensive range of consultancy services that improves intellectual property (IP) value and increases the value chain of their businesses. Our consultancy areas are: Training & Education; Brand Growth Strategies such as Market Research, Brand Development, Creative Design, and Social Media Consulting; Business Growth Strategies such as IP Consulting, Franchising & Licensing Development, and Franchise Sales & Marketing. Our expertise is found in our strategy, design and process thinking. We use a consulting process that is IP‐centric (™) and one that has been refined over the years through working with clients of diverse industries, from Small Medium Enterprises to Multinational Companies. Having worked with more than 600 brands from around the region, we are armed with deep knowledge and insights to the needs of enterprises based in Asia.
Contact Person: Roger Loo Email: [email protected] Contact no.: (+65) 6829 9604 Mobile no.: (+65) 8333 8610 Website: www.bdo.com.sg
BDO Consultants in Singapore is part of the international BDO network of independent member firms, the world’s 5th largest accounting and consulting network. Our global network has 1,204 offices in 138 countries providing business advisory services throughout the world. Finding new ways to grow a business is a pressing concern for many companies today. Due to changing risk‐reward dynamics in today’s competitive global landscape, companies now face higher risks for the same reward. At BDO, our Management Consulting team is dedicated to helping Singapore companies and foreign‐based enterprises improve their internal processes and find new areas of growth in overseas markets since 1972.
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Using proprietary diagnostic tools, we evaluate and ready your company for internationalisation and propose solutions to help your company to develop the internal capabilities and go‐to‐market strategies needed for international expansion. BDO assesses market environments to give advice & intelligence on competitors as well as on entry mode and partnership selection in respective target markets. Most importantly, BDO provides business process improvements services and analyses opportunities in different market environments to help companies achieve higher efficiency in the course of internationalisation. We believe in an holistic approach towards internationalisation.
18 Bernard and Rada Law Corporation Project Codes: MA(3) MA(4) ME(1)
Bernard & Rada traces its beginnings to 1985. Since then, it has developed a strong reputation in its legal services, both litigious and non‐litigious, to a broad spectrum of industries and clientele in the region. The law corporation is managed and led by a strong team of senior lawyers with experience in both public and private sector legal work. Our founders, Mr Bernard Doray and Mr S Radakrishnan both served in the Singapore Legal Service in the 1970s prior to entering private practice. They each bring with them a wealth of experience to the law corporation’s corporate advisory services locally and internationally. Together with the other lawyers, the law corporation has successfully undertaken complex work in a variety of commercial litigation. We assist our corporate clients in handling a variety of corporate issues such as the formation of domestic and off‐shore companies, corporate structuring and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, acquisition of real estate and dealing with intellectual property law issues. We have undertaken numerous multi‐million dollar joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and our clients, ranging from MNCs, locally listed companies and SMEs have benefited from the law corporation’s resources insights and in‐depth knowledge and experience of both local and offshore legal issues. Over the years, the law corporation has established strong partnerships with other law firms
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and corporations in Singapore and internationally to enhance its position as an international legal practice as well. We have built strong relationships and presence in India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and now Myanmar. In the present world economic context, we play a valuable and constructive role serving as a critical link for businesses around the world. Understanding and meeting the changing needs of clients in the present day is our key to future success. Hence, we are dedicated to continually strive for legal excellence to protect our clients’ interests in an increasingly complex world.
Boardroom is one of Asia’s leading providers of corporate and advisory services to companies operating in this region. The company offers an integrated suite of Smart Business Solutions comprising Accounting & Finance, Corporate Secretarial, HR & Payroll, Internal Audit & Risk Management, Shareholder Services, and Taxation services. Headquartered in Singapore, Boardroom has helped more than 5,500 companies set up and expand their operations in Asia over the past 45 years. Its experience in the region has helped clients shorten their time to market while ensuring compliance with local and regional regulators. Boardroom’s comprehensive suite of services makes it the most efficient one‐stop‐solution for companies who are either seeking entry into Asia, or looking to build efficiencies of scale with their partners. With a direct office presence in five major countries ‐ Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Australia – and a network of partners in other countries such as Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand, Boardroom has become a partner of choice for many Fortune 500 multinational companies, public‐listed and privately‐owned enterprises.
Bryan Cave International Consulting (Asia Pacific) provides strategic, cross‐border supply chain, operational and regulatory consulting solutions to our clients. We advise them on their need to anticipate, react to and benefit from the diverse and constantly evolving regulatory landscape of the global business environment. Our consulting professionals have many years of experience advising clients on: • WTO/FTA compliance and opportunities • customs compliance
• audits • classification • valuation • transfer pricing • duty drawback • country of origin • free trade agreements • other preferential tariff schemes • export control • anti‐illicit trade We operate in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, and cover Australia, Cambodia, India, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc, a total of more than 20 jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region. Being a subsidiary of US‐based law firm Bryan Cave LLP, we also bring the extensive expertise and resources of Bryan Cave lawyers and professionals worldwide.
21 Dacheng Wong Alliance LLP Project Codes: MA(3) MA(4) ME(1)
Contact Person: Yang Yen Thaw Email: [email protected] Contact no.: (+65) 8571 3786 Website: www.dcwa.sg
DACHENG WONG ALLIANCE LLP (“DCWA”) is the only Singapore‐China joint venture law firm. It is established as a limited liability partnership between Dacheng Law Offices from China and Wong Alliance LLP in Singapore. DCWA has the support of more than 40 Dacheng Offices in China and across the globe, as well as the Wong Alliance network in Asia. DCWA has a team of multi‐jurisdictional lawyers qualified to practice China, India, Singapore, Indonesia and Timor‐Leste laws and is well placed to support clients in these regions. DCWA was recognized for its exemplary legal professional services as a distinguished global corporate company during the McMillan Woods Global Awards 2012. Since its establishment, DCWA has been active in the legal markets that it operates in, namely China, India and ASEAN. The areas of practice of DCWA are: • International Transactions and Cross‐Border Corporate Law • Mergers and Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investment and International Taxation • Private Equity / VC, Funds and Corporate Finance • International Real Estate Investments • Intellectual Property and Media Law
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• Arbitration & Cross Border Dispute Resolution DCWA also has three special practice group, namely the China Practice Group, the South Asia Practice Group and the ASEAN Practice Group. With the unique capabilities covering comprehension in several languages, cultural integration, multi‐racial and multi‐disciplinary professionals, DCWA is unique in this aspect and seeks to take the one‐stop shop concept a level higher. DCWA lawyers are familiar with Bahasa, Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Hakka, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, Hokkien, Melayu, Shanghainese, Teochew, Thai and can comprehend several other languages. DCWA’s familiarity with languages and cultural knowledge in South Asia enables it to assist clients in their businesses in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Frost & Sullivan is a global growth consulting firm which provides market research and analysis for market assessment, go‐to‐market strategies, growth strategy consulting, business process restructuring and corporate training services across multiple industries including:
• Aerospace, Defence and Security • Automotive, Transportation & Logistics • Business & Financial Services • Chemicals, Materials & Food • Electronics & Security • Energy & Environment • Healthcare • Information and Communication Technology • Industrial Automation & Process Control • Minerals & Mining • Measurement & Instrumentation
For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the Global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Frost & Sullivan leverages our global team of industry experts, consultants, market analysts, and research executives to support clients facing firm business challenges such as globalization, increasing profit margin pressure, and intensified competition.
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We offer a seamless integration of our global offices and personnel, and are committed to this worldwide network, as it forms the basis of our ability to identify research, analyse, and present timely global growth opportunities in your market. We have more than 40 global offices in APAC, South Asia, Europe, Israel, Africa, North America, Latin America and Middle East.
We are a strategic business consulting team headquartered in Singapore. Our unique integrative approach helps clients get from here to the next level by leveraging on their intellectual and brand capital, their people and their business processes. With our in‐depth understanding of Singapore and the regional markets, we have helped companies to successfully grow their businesses in the last 22 years. Our focus lies in franchising, licensing, branding and business strategy development. What we do best is help clients on the cusp of a big leap forward to make that transition successfully. Our clientele includes more than 300 companies worldwide, covering various industries such as food & beverage, retail, education, hospitality, logistics, technology and industrial services. Leveraging on our overseas offices and network, we have assisted our clients in formulating their Market Entry Strategies in target markets, covering areas of work in market research on local demographic and economic indicators, market potential, competitor analysis, franchise regulation and registration, operating conditions, tax laws, labour laws, key operating costs, repatriation of profits and industry trends and practices. In the area of overseas agreement, we have advised on major commercial terms and control policies to govern relationships and transcribed such terms into Major Commercial Terms Document for drafting the legal document. Where IP or franchise registration is concerned, we partnered with Singapore and overseas lawyers to deliver a seamless service. We have also advised clients on applying the most appropriate operating concept, sourced for suitable outlet locations, developed financial projections, estimated start‐up investment, and recommended the best mode of market entry and accompanying corporate structure. As our way of ensuring success for our clients, we also handhold our clients on an on‐going basis for pioneer markets. We are the sole trainer for the Fundamentals of Franchise Management course organized by
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Franchise and Licensing Association (Singapore). The countries which we may provide expertise in are: China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. The company is a member in the following professional bodies or associations:
Franchise and Licensing Association (Singapore) – Founding Member of the Association. John Ong, our CEO, MD and Principal Consultant, is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Franchise and Licensing Association of Singapore.
Certified Franchise Executives – 4 of our staff are certified as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) by the Franchise and Licensing Association (Singapore)
Practicing Management Consultants – 5 of our staff are certified as Practising Management Consultants (PMC) by the Singapore Business Advisors and Consultants Council (SBACC).
ASME – Platinum Member since 2010. SCCCI – Associate Corporate Member since 2011.
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact‐based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. More than 49 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. Wide coverage in Asia/Pacific IDC maintains local presence in 14 major Asian markets, providing our clients with the local presence and knowledge combined with the worldwide focus that is necessary to completely understand the market. Our multinational, multilingual and multicultural team brings a deep understanding of industry and national issues that affect the IT markets.
Australia Japan Singapore
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China Korea Taiwan Hong Kong Malaysia Thailand Indonesia New Zealand Vietnam India Philippines
IDC Named Joint Global Analyst Firm of the Year for 2012 by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR) The award is based on a survey of more than 200 analyst relations (AR) professionals from across the globe who were asked to rate the leading analyst firms on 15 criteria. IDC earned the top scores on the following criteria:
Breadth & depth of research coverage – geography Breadth & depth of research coverage – vertical Ease of scheduling inquiries
Contact Person: Tim Hill Email: [email protected] Contact no.: (+65) 6501 9748 Website: http://www.ipsosconsulting.com/
IPSOS Business Consulting is a global research firm that helps corporations and organisations build, compete, and grow using fact‐based consulting. We provide full‐spectrum business solutions for clients. Whether you are looking to launch a new product in an existing market or need to evaluate opportunities in a new territory, our team of consultants will work with you every step of the way to empower your decision‐making processes. We specialise in the following areas:
• Business Unit Strategy • Competitive Insights • Go‐to‐Market • Innovation Scouting • Partner Evaluation • Sales & Marketing
Since 1994, IPSOS has executed over 3,000 projects for clients in different sectors such as agribusiness, automotive, construction, energy, healthcare, industrial, retail and many other sectors.
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We are present globally in 85 countries with 16,000 staff and one of the top 3 research organisations in Asia.
Kelvin Chia Partnership has been providing trans‐regional legal solutions for our international clientele in Indochina since 1993. We are a commercial law firm, headquartered in Singapore with offices and a presence throughout the Southeast Asian region, including in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Jakarta. We provide the full range of legal services for both domestic as well as multi‐jurisdictional transactions.
KPMG (www.kpmg.com) is a global network of independent professional member firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 156 countries and have more than 152,000 professionals working in member firms around the world. Additionally, we have sector focus initiatives for financial services, healthcare, energy & natural resources, automotive, infrastructure, real estate, food/drink/consumer goods, banking and technology. KPMG in Singapore (www.kpmg.com.sg) has over 2,200 professionals also providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our Tax services comprise corporate tax planning and compliance, corporate tax advisory, international executive services, indirect tax and transfer pricing. Within the corporate tax advisory unit, we have specialists in enterprise incentive advisory. Advisory services comprise management consulting, risk consulting, transactions & restructuring, and climate change & sustainability services. Within the transactions & restructuring unit, we have specialists in strategic and commercial intelligence. Bringing together our wide‐ranging experience and specialist expertise both in Singapore and around the world, we can help companies in Singapore cut through the complexities of operating internationally.
General Enquiries Contact Person: Birgitta von Dresky Email: Singapore@luther‐services.com Contact no.: (+65) 6408 8000 Websites: www.luther‐services.com / www.luther‐lawfirm.com Enquiries on Malaysia Contact: Johannes Mirecki Email: Malaysia@luther‐services.com Enquiries on Myanmar Contact: Alexander Bohusch Email: Myanmar@luther‐services.com Enquiries on Germany Contact: Thomas Weidlich Email: Thomas.Weidlich@luther‐lawfirm.com
We, Luther Corporate Services offer our clients a “one‐stop” solution for all their business needs. Our accountants and tax consultants provide all services which our clients expect of such a one‐stop concept, from the incorporation of legal entities, outsourced administration, payroll and accounting to tax advice. Additionally, there is a team available to our clients which provide corporate secretarial services. Besides Singapore, we have offices in China, Malaysia, Myanmar and India and are also able to support in any of the other south‐east Asian countries with our local partners there. Luther is headquartered in Germany and is with 350 attorneys and tax advisors, one of the major commercial law firms in the country. The German offices are located in Germany’s major business centres. Additionally, Luther has offices in key European markets: Brussels, Budapest, London and Luxembourg. Our services include:
• Business establishment and start‐up advice • International Tax structuring, Tax advice • Due diligence and transaction support • Employment and Immigration matters • Foreign direct investment • Corporate secretarial services • Provision of nominee director, shareholder and agent • Provision of registered office • Book keeping • Preparation and submission of accounts • Tax compliance • Financial reporting Payroll
Marks&Clerk is the biggest specialist IP firm in the world. We have 17 offices across Asia, Europe and North America and almost 300 patent attorneys, specialising in every area of technology imaginable. Our Singapore office has 15 experienced and internationally qualified patent attorneys, which is the largest in South East Asia. We undertake patent drafting, patent and trademark filing, IP advice and strategy, searching, freedom to operate, due diligence, audits, training, IP valuation and a range of other legal and IP consulting services targeted at Singapore‐based companies in their overseas foray into new markets. We provide full patent and trademark attorney services in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Luxemburg, France, Europe, and Canada. We also have trusted associates in every other country in the world, to provide a seamless international service. In the UK and Hong Kong we also have associated law firms. We have been consistently ranked as a tier 1 firm in all of the leading IP legal rankings such as Managing IP, IAM, WTR, Asia IP, ALB, Chambers, Legal 500, ILO Client Award. Client feedback includes: “the undisputed leader”, with “scarcely rivalled experience”.
Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organization specialising in audit, advisory, accounting, tax and legal services. The Group operates in 71 countries, and draws on the expertise of 13,500 professionals to assist companies – major international groups, SMEs, private investors – and public bodies, at every stage in their development. Mazars in Singapore offers a range of services specialising in audit, tax, consulting and outsourced accounting and payroll services across a range of markets and sectors and we are well placed to assist your company's internationalisation requirements. Our own rapid international growth means our Partners have first‐hand experience of overcoming the challenges faced throughout the entrepreneurial life cycle. Our goal is to find out how you see your business, understand where you are, and help you get to where you want to be.
PwC helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people, committed to working together, delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services to clients worldwide. With a team of professionals across various functional expertise, we are able to support companies in all the eight areas covered by IE Singapore’s Market Readiness Assistance Grant. Some examples of our work include: ‐ Corporate strategy review ‐ Market feasibility assessment ‐ Market entry strategy ‐ Regulatory and tax assessment ‐ Partner and M&A target search ‐ Location assessment ‐ Company set‐up ‐ Operation model transformation ‐ Business process reengineering and improvement Our team of dedicated professionals, utilising proven methodology that is applied consistently across our network provides different points of view to help you with your business issues and to maximise the opportunities you seek. Our industry specialisation allows us to help co‐create solutions with you in your sectors of interest. Myanmar: PwC is one of the first international professional services firms to establish practice in Myanmar, with the opening of our PwC Myanmar office in Yangon in 2012. Our team comprises local Myanmar professionals supported by domain experts from PwC Singapore. This integrated structure enables access to our in‐depth local knowledge base, while tapping into PwC’s global reach and specialist expertise. China: In China, PwC is the largest among the Big 4 professional services firms in the country. PwC China is made up of more than 13,600 professionals, including a dedicated team of more than 1,300 staff within the advisory practice. PwC China has been serving both multinational and local Chinese companies for more than 110 years.
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In addition to Myanmar and China, we are similarly able to assist in any of the 158 countries with a PwC presence.
General Enquires – Singapore and our regional reach Contact Person: Andrew CL Ong Email: [email protected] Contact no: (+65) 62320259 Website: www.rajahtann.com Enquires on Myanmar: Contact Person: Chester Toh Email: [email protected] Contact no: (+65) 62320220 Enquires on Vietnam: Contact Person: Lim Wee Hann Email: [email protected] Contact no: (+65) 62320606
Rajah & Tann LLP is the largest full‐service law firm in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Our reach extends beyond Singapore, with offices in China, Lao PDR, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar. We also have associate/affiliate firms in Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Middle East, as well as regional desks focusing on Japan and South Asia. Over the years, we have been at the leading edge of Asian law, having worked on many of the biggest and highest profile cases in the region. As a result, we’ve developed a near‐instinctive understanding of the issues, opportunities and challenges facing those doing business in Singapore and South East Asia. Rajah & Tann has won the Singapore National Law Firm of the Year 2013 award by UK‐based Chambers, the world's leading publisher of guides to global rankings in the legal profession. We were also ranked the largest law firm in Singapore and in South East Asia by the Asian Lawyer, a regional edition of the American Lawyer. Our reach gives us the ability to provide local expertise in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Please refer to our contact partners for more information. Our Practice Areas Admiralty & Shipping
Appeals & Issues
Banking & Finance
Business Finance & Insolvency
Commercial Litigation
Employment & Executive Compensation
Entertainment & Media, Sports & Gambling
Family, Probate & Trusts
Financial Services
Medical Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Client
Project Finance
Tax
Technology &
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Competition & Trade Law
Construction & Projects
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Corporate Real Estate
Insurance & Reinsurance
Integrated Regulatory
Intellectual Property
International Arbitration
Telecommunications
White Collar Crime
Professional Memberships American Chamber of Commerce, AMCHAM Myanmar Business Chapter, French Chamber of Commerce, Japan Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Asian Patent Attorneys, China Enterprises Association, International Trademark Association, International Bar Association, Inter‐Pacific Bar Association
Ms Angie Lee Contact no.: (+65) 6594 7806 Email: [email protected] Website: www.RSMChioLim.com.sg
RSM Chio Lim LLP is the public accounting arm of the Chio Lim Stone Forest Group, the largest accounting and business advisory group outside the Big 4 in Singapore, with total staff strength of more than 700 in Singapore and 320 in six major cities in China. Our reputation is built on technical competence, proactive client servicing and a commitment to uncompromising integrity, professionalism and high standards of service. We offer one‐stop professionalism, convenience, and peace of mind to internationally active and growing businesses to set up and conduct business in Singapore and to use Singapore as a springboard to the region. RSM Chio Lim LLP is the Singapore member of RSM International, the world’s seventh largest network of independent accounting and consulting firms worldwide, with over 700 offices in more than 100 countries. We provide:
Cross‐border Investment Advisory International Tax Advisory
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Governance & Risk Advisory Audit Services Corporate & Personal Tax Services Corporate Advisory M&A Advisory Valuation Services Business Support Services (Accounting, Payroll &HR Administration, IT)
34 TJ Cheng Law Corporation Project Codes: MA(3) MA(4) ME(1)
TJ Cheng Law Corporation (TJCLC) is a corporate and commercial boutique law firm established in 2008, specialising in the niche area of broad‐based high‐value regional cross‐border practice whilst offering quality conveyancing and real estate legal services. Our core services include Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets and Litigation. TJCLC has its market presence domestically and regional nations like Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Taiwan. Our core philosophy is an absolute commitment to providing commercially astute and client‐centric legal solutions which embrace innovation without sacrificing practicality. We provide one‐stop solutions to suit the clients’ needs for comprehensive legal and related business services. Our legal team is a refreshingly diverse one in respect of nationality, cultural background, experience, training background and areas of expertise with qualified professionals from the region working alongside Singapore lawyers. We have colleagues who are legally‐trained and/or qualified in the jurisdictions of China, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Philippines, United Kingdom and New York, United States of America. It is this unique synergy of our collective professional experience and diverse legal perspectives that lend added dimensions and nuances to our practice. Our corporate clientele includes state‐owned corporations, multinational oil and energy conglomerates and public‐listed companies in the manufacturing and trading, petroleum and chemicals, energy, natural resources and mining industries. We specialised in the following areas:
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• Mergers & Acquisitions • Energy and Projects • Aircraft Purchase and Financing • Real Estate • Family Law • Corporate Financing • Litigations and Dispute Resolution • Asset & Wealth Management
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Watson, Farley & Williams Asia Practice is an award‐winning law firm with international reach and capability. Other than Singapore, Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW) has offices in 12 major cities, including Hong Kong, London and New York. Between our 400 lawyers located globally, we speak 23 languages, including Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia/Malay, Hindi, Thai and Korean, and are qualified to practise law in more than 49 countries. WFW regularly assists clients, including small and medium enterprises, with their overseas expansion plans in various regions including:
• ASEAN (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam), • Asia (China, India, Korea, Mongolia), • Americas (Brazil, Canada, Mexico, USA), • Europe (France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, UK), and • Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Nigeria, Egypt).
WFW’s value‐add is our broad industry knowledge and experience across sectors including chemicals, energy, natural resources, maritime and transportation, in both emerging and mature markets. We combine our global expertise with deep understanding of local markets and cultures, and are able to manage teams in multiple jurisdictions from our Singapore office to provide a seamless ‘one‐stop’ service tailored to the strategic needs of Singapore small and medium enterprises. Our services include recommending the best mode of market entry, advice on the key legal issues pertaining to the target market and preparing legal documentation on various matters including company set‐up, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, distribution, marketing and franchising arrangements.
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Contact us to benefit from our rich international legal experience and industry insights to expand and reach new overseas markets.
Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Financial Services; Litigation; Local Government and Procurement Law; Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law; Advertising and Marketing Law; Broadcasting Regulatory Law; Intellectual Property; Procurement and Supply Chain; Administrative Law; Business and Commercial Law; Specialised Dispute Resolution and Litigation Firm Profile: Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys has been operating for over 9 years. We are a boutique commercial law firm focussing on providing services to clients in the information and communications technology (ICT) and infrastructure sectors. The firm relies on the proven skills of its attorneys to satisfy a growing demand for efficient and outstanding services. These proven skills are constantly called on by both local and international clients, to provide advice on complex areas of the law. Clients: We provide services to clients such as Endemol South Africa, MetropolitanRepublic, The Jupiter Drawing Room, the Strategic Fuel Fund, China Telecom, Comservice Solutions, Transfix Transformers South Africa and the National Empowerment Fund.
Contact Person: Franklin Fuentes Email: franklin.fuentes@tractus‐asia.com
Tractus adds value for our clients through our extensive experience in successfully establishing and managing manufacturing and services businesses in Asia. We believe our unique strength is in assisting our clients make good decisions on how to choose a location, and how to structure, implement, and manage their investments to meet long‐term strategic, financial, and operational goals. Our team has advised on investments in manufacturing and services operations totalling in excess of US$3 billion.
One of Tractus’ key strengths is our flexibility to meet client needs. We can tailor our level of support to meet our clients' specific requirements from an initial market assessment through managing day‐to‐day business operations. In our advisory role, we assemble a team of experienced, multidisciplinary consultants to provide council for developing corporate strategy and subsequent implementation, including:
Strategy Development Market research (including feasibility studies) Site selection, real estate, and incentives negotiations (industrial and commercial) Partner screening (equity, strategic, supply & distribution) Mergers and acquisitions Portfolio restructuring Negotiations support
Nair & Co. has been providing global companies with a one touch turnkey, multi‐country services since our formation in 1994. We have gained an exemplary reputation in the marketplace as evidenced by our growth during this period from two founders to a 450+ person multi‐national operation. Nair & Co., the leader in international business expansion services, provides accounting, HR, legal, tax and compliance services for the set up and management of your international operations. Our model of a single‐point‐of‐contact, supported by internal teams of experienced advisors, helps clients expand business and manage risk so they can focus on their core business and sustain growth with minimal risk, stress and cost. We support nearly 250 clients with thousands of operations in over 70 countries. Nair & Co. is SSAE16 compliant, has headquarters in Bristol, UK employs 450 professionals in offices across China, India, Japan, Singapore, and the US. Nair & Co. services include, but are not limited to: Start‐up Activities, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Legal, Tax & Compliance, Risk Assessment, Closing Down Operations, Global Mobility Services and Intercompany Agreements
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Professional recognitions received • Nair & Co. was named among the top 100 outsourcing services providers in the world
by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). • Nair & Co. was named among the top companies for “Employee Benefits Services” in
the Americas by the Forum for Expatriate Management. • Nair & Co. was named one of the top “Immigration (Service) Providers” in the
151 Advisors is a strategic consulting firm that helps mobile, wireless and web‐based technology companies build and execute go‐to‐market strategies to drive revenue growth in North America. 151 Advisors works with companies of all sizes ‐ from growth‐stage start‐ups to large global corporations ‐ and has more than 100 years of combined experience building profitable technology companies. Our unique value comes from not just developing strategies, but executing them. We have built profitable technology companies throughout the world and know how to tackle strategic and revenue generating initiatives. Our services include:
• Go‐to‐market strategy, planning and execution • Marketing, branding and positioning • Competitive product analysis, differentiation and road mapping • Creation of new sales and distribution channels • Strategic partnership development and implementation • Financial planning, corporate development and M&A • Advisory board and board of directors participation • Outsourced executive resources
With more than 1,800 people in 11 states, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (“DHG”) is the largest certified public accounting firm based in the Southern U.S. and the 15th largest in the U.S. As a member of Praxity, we can service clients on a global basis including our affiliate firm, Mazars in Singapore. Our partners are members of the American Institute of CPA’s and various state
CPA societies. Further, the firm is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. We draw on immense resources to combine the staples of audit, tax and accounting with innovative consulting and management advisory services. DHG’s core values are: innovation; trust; relationships; and passion. Our services include:
International Tax State and local tax including credits & incentives Tax compliance Audit, review, compilations Mergers & acquisitions Advisory
Select industries we serve:
Energy Real estate and construction Technology Manufacturing and distribution Services
K&L Gates represents leading global corporations, growth and middle‐market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals. Our practice is a robust full market practice — cutting edge, complex and dynamic, at once regional, national and international in scope. Our firm comprises more than 2,000 lawyers who practice in 48 offices located on five continents: Anchorage, Austin, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brisbane, Brussels, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Doha, Dubai, Fort Worth, Frankfurt, Harrisburg, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Miami, Milan, Moscow, Newark, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, Paris, Perth, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, San Diego, San Francisco, São Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Spokane, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo, Warsaw, Washington and Wilmington.
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In addition, our delivery of legal services is supported at both the individual office level and through seven firmwide practice areas: Corporate and Transactional; Energy, Infrastructure and Resources; Financial Services; Intellectual Property; Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Real Estate; and Regulatory and Policy. Within each of these practice areas are subject matter and industry‐based practice groups. K&L Gates has wide‐ranging experience and expertise to assist companies in Singapore globalise and operate internationally. For three consecutive years, K&L Gates has been ranked by Law360 in the publication's Global 20 survey as one of the "20 law firms that had the largest global presence and were involved in the biggest, most complex, and most diverse array of cross‐border matters.” It is as also recognized among the top 20 law firm brands in the world, according to the 2013 Global Elite Brand Index published by legal market research company Acritas. The index ranks global law firms most favoured by counsel and most considered for multi‐jurisdictional deals and litigation.
Squire Sanders is a full‐service law practice with the 9th largest global footprint. We deliver efficient cross‐practice, cross‐border, industry‐specific support. With 39 offices in 19 countries, we focus on both the local and international needs of our clients. Our integrated approach to client service gives companies access to the expertise of approximately 1,300 lawyers (over 500 in the Americas, 150 throughout Asia Pacific, nearly 700 in Europe and the Middle East, and more than 100 in our Latin American network). Our footprint tracks that of IE Singapore, with offices in, among other locations, the U.S., U.K., Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. Our lawyers can take advantage of the firm’s Singapore office to meet and work with Singapore‐based companies. For companies looking to conduct business in an international market, we provide:
• Corporate expertise – setting up representative offices; forming corporate entities; structuring partnerships with distributors/agencies; mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures; securities offerings; private equity/venture capital financing
• Intellectual property advice – brand and patent protection/portfolio strategy; copyright and trademark advice/registration; licensing, franchising, agency and distributor agreements; trade secrets; litigation to enforce IP rights and defend against IP claims
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• Labour/employment services – employment contracts/handbooks; immigration; non‐compete/confidentiality agreements; workforce hiring, restructuring and terminations; representation before tribunals, courts and government agencies; investigations/internal compliance audits; litigation; collective bargaining agreements; pensions and employee benefits
• Cross‐practice support – international tax structures; trade compliance (customs valuation, duty reduction/recovery, import/export and international trade compliance); banking; litigation/dispute resolution; anticorruption; data privacy; real estate
Established in 1989, after the Doi Moi (‘Reform’) Policy of Vietnam, InvestConsult Group is the first private consultant firm in Vietnam. After more than 24 years, we are now a group of consultant firms providing services in four major areas: Business and Investment Consultancy, Legal Services, Official Development Assistance Project Consultancy and Intellectual Property Services. With a professional team of over 40 lawyers and 200 employees, InvestConsult Group has long secured our position as leader in the consultancy services market. Being the oldest and one of the largest, our strength lies in our comprehensive local knowledge of legal and cultural matters that enables us to come up with solutions to unique legal and economic issues in Vietnam. Our truest advantage, however, must be our devotion to our standard of excellence and professionalism. Our list of foreign and domestic clientele is impressive and we have had close corporation with many international law firms. Membership in professional bodies or associations
• Hanoi Bar Association • Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) • Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) • European Chamber of Commerce (EUROCHAM) in Vietnam • International Trademark Association (INTA) • Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)
LNT & PARTNERS (“LNT”) is a leading full‐service independently ranked law firm in Vietnam with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hong Kong, and San Francisco. The firm is among Vietnam’s most prominent, representing a wide range of multinational and domestic clients, including Fortune Global 500 companies as well as well‐known Vietnamese listed companies on a variety of business and investment matters. We are qualified to advise on Vietnamese and U.S. legal matters.
TAM & ASSOCIATES was established in 1993 as one of the prestigious firms in Vietnam with professional and experienced lawyers and consultants. We provide full ranges of legal consultancy services in the sectors of
• Investment Structure and Strategy • Trade and Customs • Corporate and M&A • Real Estate • Contracts and Legal Documents • Arbitration and Litigation
Our lawyers are members of the International Bar Association, Law Asia, Vietnam Bar Federation and various bar associations in Vietnam.
VB LAW is a leading provider of legal services in the region with a well‐diversified team of thirty experienced lawyers, consultants, and assistants located in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. VB LAW management team has provided legal advice to the Vietnamese government, and
other business interests since the early 1980's. We represent clients on a wide range of legal and commercial matters, including all forms of direct and indirect investment in Vietnam such as joint ventures, wholly owned foreign enterprises as well as distribution, franchising, technology and intellectual property licensing agreements.
Brief Description of MRA Codes MA(1) :Assessment of company's products and services for target overseas market MA(2) :Study and assessment of target overseas market's potential for company’s business MA(3) :Recommendation of the best mode of entry for the company MA(4) :Identifying issues and potential challenges with respect to legal, tax, labour laws, import and export regulations in the target market environment ME(1) :Legal and documentation expenses relating to setting up in the target overseas market ME(2) :Identification of potential in‐market business partners BR (1) :Identify opportunities in business process improvements for internationalisation. BR (2) :Comparison and analysis of markets’ environment * Detailed descriptions on the above are available in the MRA Brochure (http://www.iesingapore.gov.sg/MRA_Grant)
