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Foreword 2018 was an exciting year of innovation, advancement and growth for Rajah & Tann Asia. We remained steadfast in reacting to and embracing the rapid and wide-reaching changes that impacted not only the legal sector, but the various industries and sectors of our clients. We also maintained and built on our legal expertise and track record, and our hard-earned standing amongst our clients and in the industry. We adopted new technologies to improve our efficiency and work quality, and implemented new ways of working for even better collaboration among our regional offices and with our clients. The launch of R&T Technologies further enabled us to incorporate the power of legal technology and software into the delivery of legal services and to provide even stronger specialist advice and support in cyberspace issues. In 2019 and beyond, Rajah & Tann Asia remains committed in delivering quality legal services and solutions across the region, and keeping our promise to give our clients the home advantage in this part of the world. Lee Eng Beng, Senior CounselChairman, Rajah & Tann Asia

“Their advice is comprehensive yet easy to understand” and “they provide practical legal opinions that are commercially viable.”

“A network of offices across ASEAN and beyond adds to the team’s ability to handle cross-border work in jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Japan and Myanmar. The team harbours particular proficiency in Indonesia-related work.”

“The client service from the team is top-notch. They take the time to understand the facts and issues. I don’t ever feel that I’m just another client”

Chambers Asia Pacific (2019)


Largest legal services provider in SE Asia

>50%cross border

US$3 million+

>60 countries

Global footprint in cross border deals

Over 50% of our work involve 2 or more countries

Top tier rankings in SE Asia

70% Ranked Practices in Band 1 & 2 Highest number of practice areas ranked (53)Highest number of lawyers ranked (93)Chambers Asia Pacific (2019)

Rajah & Tann Asia received 91 rankings across 9 countriesOutstanding Firm: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, VietnamHighly Recommended Firm: Lao PDR, Philippines, Myanmar, ThailandAsialaw Profiles (2019)

All Rajah & Tann Asia firms in SE Asia are ranked.Tiers 1 & 2: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, VietnamIFLR1000 (2019)

Tier 1 & 2 in close to 60 practice areasHighest number of practice areas ranked (69)Highest number of lawyers recognised (269)The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019)

World’s Top 100 Arbitration Practices Global Arbitration Review - GAR100 2018

World’s Top 100 Competition PracticesGlobal Competition Review - GCR100 2018

World’s Top 100 Investigations PracticesGlobal Investigations Review - GIR100 2018

World’s Top 30 Restructuring PracticesGlobal Restructuring Review - GRR30 2018

We represent clients in major projects in over 60 countries.

Network of winning firms

”Most Innovative Law Firm in the Business of Law for new business and service delivery models”FT Asia Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards (2018)

Indonesia”Most Innovative National Law Firm for Indonesia””High Yield Deal of the Year” IFLR Asia Awards (2018)

”Litigation Law Firm of the Year” ”Managing Partner of the Year””Debt Market Deal of the Year””Equity Market Deal of the Year”ALB Indonesia Law Awards (2018)

Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam:”Securities Deal of the Year: Equity””South East Asia M&A Deal of the Year””Finance Deal of the Year”The Asia Legal Awards (2018)

Phillippines”Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year”ALB Philippines Law Awards (2018)

Singapore”Best Asian Law Firm for Shipping & Martitime””Matter of the Year”Asialaw and Benchmark Litigation Dispute Resolution Awards (2018)

”Boutique or Regional Practice of the Year”Global Investigations Review (GIR) Awards (2018)

”Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year””Maritime Law Firm of the Year” ”Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm of the Year””Debt Market Deal of the Year (Premium)””M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)”ALB SE Asia Law Awards (2018)

Vietnam”Regional Managing Partner of the Year”ALB SE Asia Law Awards (2018)

China, India,Japan

Top 3 foreign jurisdictions for cross-border work

700+ fee earners

2018 at a glance

230+ partners

13%increase in lawyer headcount in 2018

We pride our growth and success on the support we receive from our clients as we continue to innovate and drive service excellence across the network.

Pro-bono and charitable giving

Over 8,000 hrs

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Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (Indonesia) wins “Most Innovative National Law Firm of the Year” and “High Yield Deal of the Year”

March - Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP) took home Indonesia’s “Most Innovative National Law Firm of the Year 2018”, together with “High Yield Deal of the Year” for its work advising the initial purchasers on the ground-breaking 5.875% senior notes issuance by PT Indika Energy Tbk at the IFLR Asia Awards 2018.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers (Vietnam) recognised as ”Employer of Choice 2018” for 4th consecutive year

April - Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers (Vietnam) was recognised as ”Employer of Choice” for the fourth consecutive year by Asian Legal Business (ALB).

Ben Dominic Yap succeeds Jaime Renato Gatmaytan (Jim) as Managing Partner at C&G Law (Philippines)

March - As one of the founding partners of C&G Law, Ben succeeds Jim as Managing Partner of our Philippines member firm. Ben has significant experience in arbitration and is recognised by Asialaw as the Philippines Disputes Star of the Year 2017. Jim remains as partner and heads the active Corporate Commercial Practice.

Rajah & Tann Asia clinches six awards including the first Vietnamese lawyer to win in the individual award category

May - At the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2018, Rajah & Tann Singapore won: (1) ”Labour & Employment Firm of the Year”, (2) ”Maritime Law Firm of the Year”, and (3) ”Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm of the Year”. The firm also clinched two deal awards. Chau Huy Quang from Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers (Vietnam) won the ”Regional Managing Partner” award.

47 lawyers from Rajah & Tann Singapore recognised in Best Lawyers 2019

April - Lawyers from Rajah & Tann Singapore were recognised by Best Lawyers for outstanding work.

Rajesh Sreenivasan, Head of TMT (Singapore) also clinched the ”Lawyer of the Year” award for his work in IT Law.

Rajah & Tann Asia HighlightsWith Asia as our home ground, unified by a team of leading law firms working seamlessly with each other, we have provided holistic solutions to our clients with complex issues that span multiple jurisdictions.

Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam member firms win “Deal of the Year Awards”

March - At the Asia Legal Awards 2018, Rajah & Tann Asia won: (1) “Securities Deal of the Year: Equity” for Sea Limited’s US IPO; (2) “South East Asia M&A Deal of the Year” for Global Logistic Properties’ acquisition by a Chinese consortium; and (3) “Finance Deal of the Year” for PT Bumi Resources’ US$4.5 billion global debt restructuring.



Rajah & Tann Asia Highlights

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners expands Intellectual Property (IP) practice

May - Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (Indonesia) expanded its IP practice through a merger with IP boutique firm, Dewi Soeharto Law Partnership. The merger paves the way for Assegaf Hamzah & Partners to become the new IP market leader in Indonesia.

Partners from China, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore member firms named as top lawyers in Asia

September - Partners from Rajah & Tann Asia were named in the A-List rankings of the Top 100 Lawyers list by Asia Business Law Journal and China Business Law Journal.

Rajah & Tann Singapore received “Boutique or Regional Practice of the Year” award at the Global Investigations Review (GIR) Awards

November - Rajah & Tann Singapore beat four other nominees from Brazil and France in the category to clinch the coveted prize, putting the Asian law firm on the world stage.

Rajah & Tann Asia launched digital unit - Rajah & Tann Technologies to harness AI-driven technology to deliver legal services digitally

November - Rajah & Tann Asia set up a digital arm - Rajah & Tann Technologies, to offer a suite of technology-enabled legal solutions including electronic discovery, cybersecurity and data breach response. The company harnesses AI-driven technology to deliver legal services digitally.

Financial Times names Rajah & Tann Singapore as ”Most Innovative Law Firm in the Business of Law”

June - Rajah & Tann Singapore was named the Most Innovative Law Firm in the Business of Law for new business and services at the prestigious Financial Times (FT) Asia Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards. TMT head, Rajesh Sreenivasan, was also featured in the regional top 10 pioneer list of standout legal sector innovators.

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners clinches four awards in Indonesia

October - Bono Daru Adji was named ”Managing Partner of the Year” while the firm won:(1) ”Litigation Law Firm of the Year”, (2) ”Debt Market Deal of the Year” for the Green Sukuk issued by the Indonesia Government, and (3) ”Equity Market Deal of the Year” for Tokopedia’s Series E fundraising.

C&G Law named ”Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year” in the Philippines

October - This is the second consecutive year that C&G Law has won the ”Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year” award.

20 lawyers from Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam member firms recognised as leading litigators

June - Lawyers from Rajah & Tann Asia were recognised as leading litigators by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific. Thirteen partners were named “Dispute Resolution Stars” and seven lawyers were named “Future Stars”.

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Regional Headline DealsIn 2018, our offices across the network remained at the cutting edge of high-end legal work, gaining recognition in all of our markets. We worked alongside clients on their most complex matters throughout the region.

One of the largest and most complex debt restructuring in South East Asia - PT. Bumi Resources

Acted as Singapore counsel to PT. Bumi Resources Tbk (Bumi) in the restructuring which involved issuance of new loans and securities in exchange for US$4.5 billion of Bumi’s financial debt.

World largest chemical producer BASF opens its first manufacturing plant in Myanmar

Assisted BASF in securing approval from the Myanmar Investment Commission under the new Myanmar Investment Law and assisting with all aspects of the client’s market entry to produce high quality, tailor-made concrete admixtures.

Advised Facebook, Inc. on its S$1.4 billion first-in-Asia data centre in Singapore. The landmark Singapore 11-storey data centre will be completely powered by renewable energy and cooled by the new State Point Liquid Cooling system, which minimises power and water consumption.

Facebook’s S$1.4 billion first-In-Asia data centre

US$3.5 billion One Bangkok - Thailand’s largest private sector development

Acted as specialist legal advisor on the master development of the One Bangkok project including advising on various procurement and contracting structures, regulatory issues and also drafted documentation and assisted with contract negotiations.

Represented PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation in the US$214 million termination and settlement of a bareboat charter agreement (in respect of an FPSO in Lam Son Field) with Bursa Malaysia-listed Yinson Holdings.

Successfully represented PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation

World’s largest Islamic hotel financing

Acted for RHB Bank Berhad in a first-of-its-kind S$300 million Islamic financing deal granted to the owner of luxury downtown hotel, SO Sofitel, via commodity murabahah term financing facilities allowed under Shariah laws.

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Regional Headline Deals

Acted for Viva Industrial Trust, a stapled trust comprising Viva Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust and Viva Industrial Business Trust (collectively, ”VIT”) on the S$937 million merger of ESR-REIT and VIT with a combined S$3 billion in assets.

Indonesia’s Barito Pacific’s US$755 million acquisition of interest in Star Energy

Acted for PT Barito Pacific Tbk in its US$755 million acquisition of a 66.67% interest in local geothermal power producer Star Energy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Acted for Cambodia’s Indobest Group Co., Ltd in a dispute over exclusive distributorship rights over cigarettes brands against Japan Tobacco Inc (JTI), and successfully obtained, inter alia, an injunction to cease unlawful import of the covered brands into Cambodia.

Dispute in relation to exclusive distributorship rights over three brands of cigarettes in Cambodia

GO-JEK’s US$1.2 billion fund-raising round

Advised Series D investors of GO-JEK on Indonesian law matters in relation to Series E fundraising. The Series E fundraising is a continuation of GO-JEK’s efforts in expanding its businesses. Series E investors comprise big names such as Google, Temasek, Astra and Djarum.

Acting for Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) in the S$1.9 billion voluntary general offer for M1 Limited by Keppel Corporation and SPH.

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S$1.9 billion buyout of M1 Limited by Keppel Corporation and Singapore Press Holdings

Singapore’s first bitcoin trial involving B2C2 and Quione before the Singapore International Commercial Court

Acting for B2C2 Ltd, one of the world’s largest electronic market makers, in proceedings before the SICC against Quoine, one of the world’s major cryptocurrency exchange operators, for the recovery of bitcoins. The case raises a myriad of novel issues in the unregulated cryptocurrency trading and investment space.

Successful injunction against a Philippine government unit to prevent the closure of a US$1 billion power plant

First merger between two REITs to create Singapore’s fourth largest REIT with combined assets of S$3 billion

Indonesia’s INALUM sells US$4 billion in bonds to fund acquisition of gold and copper mines

Acted for PT. Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) in its issuance of US$4 billion in bonds to fund the acquisition of a majority stake in PT Freeport Indonesia by the Republic of Indonesia through INALUM. PT Freeport runs one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines in Papua province, Indonesia.


Successfully obtained an injunction against a local government unit that threatened to stop the operation of a new 420-MW coal fired power plant which a leading power generation group had invested nearly US$1 billion to put up.


Regional Headline Deals

Successful represented Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. in Tax Court proceedings against Royal Thai Customs in a dispute involving tariff classification and the interpretation of a bilateral trade agreement.

Advised clients in the drafting of and advising on various contracts and other ancillary documentation in relation to the development of the first Mechanical and Biological Treatment Plant in Singapore.

First Mechanical and Biological Treatment Plant in Singapore

Represented Maybank Kim Eng Securities in an action before the SICC against Indonesia’s PT Mabar Elektrindo for a breach of contract. This was the first case before the SICC which was filed pursuant to a contractual dispute resolution clause which provided for submission of disputes to its non-exclusive jurisdiction.

Yangon Regional Government’s potential joint venture with Thai developer to develop Yangon Amata Smart & Eco City Project

Assisting Yangon Regional Government on its potential joint venture with Amata Corporation PCL, a leading industrial city developer based in Thailand, to develop the Yangon Amata Smart & Eco City Project in Myanmar.

S$895.55 million disposal of India’s RHT Health Trust’s entire portfolio of healthcare assets to Fortis Healthcare

Acted for RHT Health Trust in the approximately S$895.55 million disposal of RHT Health Trust’s entire portfolio of healthcare assets to Fortis Healthcare Limited.

Represented the Malaysian government and investment company 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) in the sale of the 300-foot vessel owned by financier Low Taek Jho that investigators allege was bought with embezzled funds.

Kingdom of Lesotho wins in US$1.8 billion dispute with South African investors

Advised The Kingdom of Lesotho in a dispute where the Singapore’s top court has ruled in favour of Lesotho against a South African diamond mining company seeking to restore an arbitration award on its mine leases expropriated by Lesotho.

Advised on the grant of loan facility by the Export-Import Bank of China to the Government of Laos for the development of the national grid, as well as acted as Export-Import Bank of China’s legal counsel in relation to the security documents.

Grant of loan facility to the Government of Laos for the development of the national grid

Successfully represented Toyota Motor Thailand in Tax Court proceedings against Royal Thai Customs

Malaysia’s auction of Jho Low’s US$250 million luxury yacht

Landmark first case filed in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)



Launch of Rajah & Tann Technologies

Rajah & Tann Technologies was launched at South East Asia’s first legaltech accelerator in April 2018, offering technology-enabled legal solutions including e-discovery, cybersecurity, data breach readiness and response, and other legaltech and regulatory technology services, to clients and member firms of the Rajah & Tann Asia network.

First legal chatbot launched in Indonesia

Leading Indonesian regulatory technology company, Hukumonline, whose founders include Ahmad Fikri Assegaf and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf of Indonesia member firm, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, has launched the first legal chatbot in Indonesia called Legal Intelligent Assistant which allows users to find quick and basic answers to Indonesian family law queries.

First of its kind data breach simulation exercise service

Rajah & Tann’s Data Breach Simulation Exercise Service is probably the first of its kind being offered by law firms in South East Asia. The service not only raises the data security awareness of staff who participate in such an exercise, it also ensures that they know how to appropriately deal with a data breach incident to minimise adverse impact on their organisations.

First multi-bank internet platform for Shariah-compliant capital mobilisation in Malaysia

Malaysia member firm, Christopher & Lee Ong acted for a consortium of six Islamic Banks in the first multi-bank internet platform for Shariah-compliant capital mobilisation in Malaysia. The Investment Account Platform helps to facilitate the matching and channelling of funds to finance appropriate viable ventures and projects in a Shariah compliant capital mobilisation ecosystem.

First home-grown Asian firm to acquire e-discovery Firm

Rajah & Tann Technologies acquired LegalComet, a specialist in legal technology advisory services, offering electronic discovery, forensic technology and data governance. We are now able to enter into the fast-growing financial crime investigation markets with our multidisciplinary expertise in the respective laws, forensic technology investigation and e-discovery project management.

First e-discovery certification launched in Asia

Rajah & Tann Technologies and SAL Ventures, a subsidiary of the Singapore Academy of Law, have agreed to launch a certification programme for e-discovery management. The programme is a part-time continuing education course for those who wish to be trained to use legaltech tools to conduct discovery.

Driving Innovation Through TechnologyGlobal businesses are operating more efficiently due to technological enhancements. As legal service providers, we need to work in tandem with our clients and remain ahead of the learning curve to keep our relevance. At Rajah & Tann, we embrace technology to evolve our practice and help our clients meet the demands and challenges of the new economy.


Lawyers Go Global Mission TripLawyers from Rajah & Tann Singapore visited Guangzhou as part of the inaugural Lawyers Go Global programme introduced by the Ministry of Law, the Law Society of Singapore and International Enterprise Singapore. The programme aims to connect local lawyers with global opportunities through overseas mission trips, training, branding and marketing.

First Singaporean inducted into prestigious invitation-only America College of Bankruptcy

Patrick Ang, Deputy Managing Partner of Rajah & Tann Singapore, was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. He is the fourth lawyer from Asia to be admitted to the organisation for leading bankruptcy and insolvency practitioners globally.

West Africa Identification for Development Regional ProjectRajah & Tann is involved in The World Bank’s review of existing relevant laws in relation to the latter’s engagement with Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire to establish and strengthen their respective national digital identification systems.

Providing assistance for start-ups venturing out into South East Asia

In partnership with Enterprise SG, Rajah & Tann will be conducting in-market pro bono legal workshops and clinics to start-ups in various growth and expansion phases, via its specialist Regional Venture, Growth & Acceleration Practice comprising lawyers from our member firms in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Spearheading Developmentsin the RegionAs the biggest legal network in South East Asia, we often pride ourselves as thought leaders who are at the forefront of shaping the legal landscape. Our lawyers have travelled around the world, representing Asia’s contribution to the development of the region.

Legal and Regulatory Advisory Services in Cambodia and Laos

Rajah & Tann is assisting The World Bank in providing legal and regulatory advisory services in Cambodia and Lao PDR vis-a-vis the current laws pertaining to e-commerce and PPP arrangements.

Assessment of the National Legal & Regulatory Environment in Nigeria

Rajah & Tann is involved in The World Bank’s assessment of the national legal and regulatory environment in Nigeria for a personal identification system.

First Catastrophe Bond in AsiaRajah & Tann is involved in the issuance of the first catastrophe bond in Asia, where the sponsor’s expenses for establishing the same is funded by the Singapore government under a new insurance-linked securities grant scheme announced in February 2018 to position Singapore as an insurance-linked securities domicile and a global hub for Asian risk transfer and capital market solutions.

First Disaster-Risk Insurance Program in Asia: Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF)

Rajah & Tann is involved in The World Bank’s establishment of SEADRIF, announced announced on 4th May 2018 at the 21st ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governers’ Meeting in Manila, which aims to provide member countries of ASEAN with insurance solutions for loss and damage caused by natural catastrophes and climate-related disasters.

Go Southeast Asia Award

Go Southeast Asia Award is an undergraduate recruitment platform that helps to bridge the intention by Singapore companies to develop more regional talent, with the international career aspirations of young Singaporean undergraduates. Rajah & Tann participated in the initiative to give exposure to law students seeking regional working experience in Rajah & Tann Asia’s regional offices.

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PioneeringGreen Transactions

World’s First Sovereign Islamic Green Bond

On 1 March 2018, Indonesia became the first country ever to issue a green sukuk bond, structured as a five-year, US dollar-denominated sukuk bond of US$1.25 billion. We assisted the Indonesia government in the transaction. The government will allocate the proceeds of the bonds to climate and/or environment-related projects, including renewable energy, sustainable transport, waste management, green engineering

and green buildings.

Asia’s First Corporate Sustainability Bond

We acted for PT Royal Lestari Utama in an inaugural US$95 million landmark financing from TLFF, to help finance a sustainable rubber plantation. TLFF is a partnership between ADM Capital/ADM Capital Foundation, BNP Paribas, UN Environment and World Agroforestry Centre to provide access to long-term finance at scale to commercial projects with clear environmental and

social benefit.

World’s First Green Sukuk

We advised Tadau Energy Sdn Bhd as the issuer under its RM250 million Green Sustainable Responsible Investment (SRI) syariah-compliant bond, which is the

world’s first green sukuk.

This project won two coveted awards, ”New Products Broadening The Market – Green Sukuk” and ”New Countries Taking Green Bonds Global – Malaysia” categories at the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Annual Green Bond Pioneer

Awards 2018 in London.

Star Energy Geothermal’s US$580 million Green Bonds

We advised Star Energy Geothermal (Wayang Windu) Limited in its issue of US$580 million Senior Secured Notes which have been labelled as ‘Green’ and recognised by Carbon Trust Assurance Limited, London as being compliant with

the Green Bond Principles.

The Company’s Wayang Windu geothermal energy generation facility in West Java, is also recognised as an eligible Green Project by Carbon Trust

Assurance Limited, London.

Neste’s EUR 1.4 Billion Investment in Renewable

Product

We advised Neste Singapore on its investment decision on additional renewable products production capacity in Singapore. In addition to producing renewable diesel, all Neste’s renewable product refineries are able to produce renewable aviation fuel and raw materials for various polymers

and chemicals materials.

Biggest Solar Power Project in Malaysia

We advised Scatec Solar ASA, a Norwegian public listed company, on its entry into Malaysia and investment in the project. Scatec Solar is the major equity investor in the project and brings with it all the key expertise (technical & financial) required for what is to date the biggest solar power

project in Malaysia.


Indonesia’s First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Plants

We advised The Asian Development Bank in a project financing transaction for the development of a 15 MW solar farm in Likupang, North Sulawesi, and three solar farms located in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, each with a capacity of 5 MW. This project won Solar Project of the Year 2018 from

Asian Power Award.


Leading Discussionson Issues That MatterThe region is constantly evolving and we always have our fingers on the pulse of the latest developments. This enables us to drive discussions and conversations on issues that impact businesses. Collectively, we have been involved in over 200 events around the region.

This is the fourth year which Rajah & Tann Asia has partnered with RSM, SBF and UOB to organise the annual conference. The ASEAN Conference 2018: Shaping ASEAN’s Future brought together prominent experts from some of ASEAN’s leading businesses to discuss insights and strategies on technological and digital innovation shaping the future.

ASEAN Conference 2018

The sixth annual Rajah & Tann Asia Regional Competition Conference explored issues surrounding data-mining and data-transfers and the best ways of applying existing competition principles. The panel sessions looked at issues from different country perspectives, giving attendees a regional look at pertinent competition law issues in one sitting.

Regional Competition Conference

The ASEAN Law Conference explored the harmonising of laws and policies in ASEAN in light of the greater convergence between economies in the region. Deputy Managing Partner Patrick Ang (Singapore), and Partners Francis Xavier (Singapore), Supawat Srirungruang (Thailand) and Nattarat Boonyatap (Thailand) spoke at the event.

ASEAN Law Conference

Co-Founder of Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, Partner Ahmad Fikri Assegaf (Indonesia), and Partners Chor Jack (Malaysia), Chester Toh (Myanmar) and Chia Kim Huat (Singapore) were in Taipei to speak at the Investing in South East Asia seminar organised by Rajah & Tann Asia on developments and opportunities in the region.

Investing in South East Asia Seminar

Rajah & Tann Asia organised a seminar to provide an overview of the regulatory framework of the Philippines, and how typical legal issues may be addressed with proper structuring and legal advice. Speakers included Joseph Del Mar Yap, The Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Singapore, Chew Hwee Yong, Deputy Director at International Enterprise Singapore and Partners of C&G Law.

Doing Business in the Philippines

Chaired by Chester Toh, Co-Head of the Myanmar Practice, the seminar focused on how Myanmar has fared over the past year and a recap of the key legal and regulatory developments intended to give a much-needed boost to foreign investment in the country.

Investing in Myanmar – Unfulfilled Promises?

Chau Huy Quang, Managing Partner of Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers (Vietnam) spoke at the 2018 Annual Arbitration Forum of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) in Kuala Lumpur. The Forum focused on “Arbitration and International Trade and Investment Law: A Quest for Institutional Convergence Amid Interacting Regimes”.

Vietnam: Arbitration Forum of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation

The inaugural AHP Business Law Forum 2018: ”Revitalisation of Business Law and the Mechanism for Business Dispute Resolution in Indonesia” was a formidable success, gathering over 500 participants from both legal and business communities across industries.

Indonesia: Inaugural AHP Business Law Forum


Corporate Social Responsibility has always been a big part of Rajah & Tann Asia’s culture. We are constantly reaching out to communities around the region in our on-going commitment to bring about positive changes in the societies we live in and beyond.

Rajah & Tann AsiaGives Back

Christopher & Lee Ong held their annual CSR Breakfast in support of the Childhood Cancer Caring Society of KL (CARES). CARES is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation which provides support to children facing various types of childhood cancer. The event is a “pay as you feel” buffet with all proceeds donated to CARES.

In addition to the firm award, Senior Associate, Simon Barie Sasmoyo from Assegaf Hamzah & Partners also won ”Lawyer with Remarkable Pro Bono Hours” at the Hukumonline Award For Excellent Pro Bono Hours 2018

Members of Rajah & Tann Singapore accompanied 50 children from the Wishing Well on their learning excursion to Madame Tussauds. Wishing Well is a non-profit organisation which provides services for children from low-income families.Their goal is to support the educational and daily living needs of such children and equip them with skills for their future.

Members of Rajah & Tann Singapore and their families worked alongside the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) to pack bags of dry goods for needy Toa Payoh residents. This was part of YWCA’s island-wide dry rations distribution programme which targets low and middle-income families who do not receive public assistance.

During the month of Ramadan, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners invited a group of 30 orphans for ‘Buka Puasa’ or to break fast together. The children enjoyed games, role plays and photo taking with members of the firm.

Volunteers from Rajah & Tann Singapore helped out at the Willing Hearts soup kitchen by preparing meals for the needy and underprivileged in Singapore. Willing Hearts is a charity that is wholly-run by volunteers. Through its soup kitchen, it provides daily meals to its beneficiaries.

R&T Sok & Heng extended financial assistance for the reconstruction of the Principal’s Office building of Oudong High School.


Rajah & Tann Asia continues to support non profit organisations in our festive greetings. In 2018, we supported ANGSANAcare, which provides play, art and music therapy to children with life limiting or life threatening diseases.

In 2018, Indonesia was hit by a series of devastating natural disasters. In response, members of Assegaf Hamzah & Partners donated food, clothes, medicine and money to aid the victims affected by the tsunami in Banten and Lombok, as well as the earthquakes in Lombok and Palu.

Reconstruction of the Principal’s Office Building of Oudong High School

Assegaf Hamzah & Partners wins Hukumonline Award For Excellent Pro Bono Hours 2018

‘Buka Puasa’ with Orphanage YWCA Weekend Sustanence Packing

Rajah & Tann Festive Greetings in Support of ANGSANAcare

CSR Breakfast in Support of the Childhood Cancer Caring Society of KL

Supporting Victims of Natural Disasters in Indonesia Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen Children’s Wishing Well


SINGAPORERajah & Tann Singapore

”They have a very deep knowledge of the laws and regulations in Singapore and they are in close dialogue with the regulators and other parties as these rules evolve.”

”The stability of the senior management team and their consistent service delivery, even when they are very busy, has made the most impression for us. Trust and relationships are important and we have it with them.”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

PHILIPPINESC&G Law

”(They) offer excellent service and we are very satisfied with their performance..”

”(The lawyers) ensure that they are updated on the market so they can provide us with appropriate and timely legal advice.”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

CAMBODIAR&T Sok & Heng

”Impressive Phnom Penh-based team working with the wider Rajah & Tann network, regularly advising international clientele on domestic law.”

”They stand above in their quality of advice and responsiveness, understanding business issues rather than just telling us what the law is.” - Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

INDONESIAAssegaf Hamzah & Partners

”They are a full-service law firm and the quality of their advice is consistent throughout the different practice areas.”

”The firm has a solid team which is always ready to provide services any time with smart solutions.”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

LAO PDRRajah & Tann (Laos)

”Rajah & Tann has well established finance and corporate practices in Laos and has experience in M&A, project financing and regulatory compliance.”- IFLR1000 2019

Rajah & Tann is a ”Highly Recommended Firm” for General business law- Asialaw Profiles 2019

MALAYSIAChristopher & Lee Ong

”They meet expectations and deliver excellent services. Its particular strength is the high professionalism and experience in handling any matter.”

”They respond very quickly...and I would definitely recommend them for anyone working in Malaysia.”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

MYANMARRajah & Tann NK Legal Myanmar

”Highly effective regional platform able to provide domestic and international law capabilities..”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

”With its strong understanding of the Myanmar legal and operating market, full service firm Rajah & Tann NK Legal regularly acts for global groups and many Myanmar companies.”- Asialaw Profiles 2019

THAILANDR&T Asia (Thailand)

”Regional firm with a solid reputation in the litigation space, regularly advising on a variety of corporate and administrative cases.”

”They respond in a timely manner and provide accurate, reliable and practical legal advice.”- Chambers Asia Pacific 2019

VIETNAMRajah & Tann LCT Lawyers

”Clients frequently mention the firm’s integrity, high commitment and great expertise with local connections as the reasons why they particularly like the firm.”

”Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers’ turn-around time is efficient and provide clear advice for our management to make decision.”- Asialaw Profiles 2019

Our clients say..


2019 new partners Kimberly Goh

Malaysia

Cynthia WuSingapore

CAPITAL MARKETS / M&AARBITRATION & LITIGATION

U Khin Zaw Myanmar

Allen Ng Singapore

Derek On Singapore

Tng Sheng Rong Singapore

CORPORATE COMMERCIAL

Alroy ChanSingapore

Loh Chun KiatSingapore

SHIPPING

Jovn Choi Singapore

Yip Li MingSingapore

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE

RAJAH & TANN ASIA | YEAR IN REVIEW 2018

With over 700 fee earners in leading local law firms across ten countries, we've created the first unified, coherent, and authentically Asian legal services offering throughout the region.

Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we have the capacity to handle the most complex regional and cross-border

transactions and to provide seamlessly excellent legal counsel across the region.

www.rajahtannasia.com

CAMBODIA | CHINA | INDONESIA | LAOS | MALAYSIA | MYANMAR | PHILIPPINES | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | VIETNAM

By bringing together the best legal minds in the region, we change the game in delivering legal

services across South East Asia

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Member firms are constituted and regulated in accordance with local legal requirements and where regulations require, are independently owned and managed. Services are provided independently by each Member firm pursuant to the applicable terms of engagement between the Member firm and the client.

R&T Sok & Heng Law OfficeVattanac Capital OfficeTower, Level 17, No. 66Preah Monivong Boulevard, Sangkat Wat PhnomKhan Daun Penh, 12202 Phnom Penh, CambodiaT +855 23 963 112 / 113 F +855 23 963 116kh.rajahtannasia.com

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Shanghai Representative OfficeUnit 1905-1906, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Middle Road Shanghai 200021, People’s Republic of ChinaT +86 21 6120 8818 F +86 21 6120 8820cn.rajahtannasia.com

Assegaf Hamzah & PartnersJakarta OfficeCapital Place, Level 36 & 37Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 18Jakarta 12710, IndonesiaT +62 21 2555 7800 F +62 21 2555 7899

Rajah & Tann (Laos) Sole Co., Ltd.Phonexay Village, 23 Singha Road, House Number 046/2 Unit 4, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDRT +856 21 454 239 F +856 21 285 261la.rajahtannasia.com

Christopher & Lee OngLevel 22, Axiata Tower, No. 9 Jalan Stesen Sentral 5,Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaT +60 3 2273 1919 F +60 3 2273 8310www.christopherleeong.com

R&T Asia (Thailand) Limited973 President Tower, 12th Floor, Units 12A - 12FPloenchit Road, Lumpini, PathumwanBangkok 10330, ThailandT +66 2 656 1991 F +66 2 656 0833th.rajahtannasia.com

Rajah & Tann LCT LawyersHo Chi Minh City OfficeSaigon Centre, Level 13, Unit 2&365 Le Loi Boulevard, District 1, HCMC, VietnamT +84 28 3821 2382 F +84 28 3520 8206

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP9 Battery Road #25-01Singapore 049910T +65 6535 3600 F +65 6225 9630www.rajahtannasia.com

Surabaya OfficePakuwon Center, Superblok Tunjungan CityLantai 11, Unit 08, Jalan Embong Malang No. 1, 3, 5,Surabaya 60261, IndonesiaT +62 31 5116 4550F +62 31 5116 4560www.ahp.id

Hanoi OfficeLotte Center Hanoi - East Tower, Level 30, Unit 3003, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam T +84 24 3267 6127 F +84 24 3267 6128www.rajahtannlct.com

Philippines

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)30/F 88 Corporate CenterSedeño cor. Valero StreetsSalcedo Village, Makati City 1227, PhilippinesT +632 894 0377 to 79 / +632 894 4931 to 32 / +632 552 1977F +632 552 1978www.cagatlaw.com

Rajah & Tann NK Legal Myanmar Company Limited Myanmar Centre Tower 1, Floor 07, Unit 08, 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan TownshipYangon, MyanmarT +959 7304 0763 / +951 9345 343 / +951 9345 346F +951 9345 348mm.rajahtannasia.com

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YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 - Rajah & Tann · Tokopedia’s Series E fundraising. C&G Law named ”Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year” in the Philippines October - This is the