Our Singapore office serves as a pivotal link for our global clients navigating the complex political and economic landscapes of Asia and beyond. Positioned at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic regions, it plays a strategic role within Global Counsel in supporting both Asian firms expanding globally and international companies looking to capitalise on the growth opportunities across the Asian markets.
The team in Singapore is comprised of a diverse array of experts, including specialists in regional markets, advisors with a commercial focus, and analysts who provide insights into the evolving regional political dynamics, including as seen through the lens of ever changing geopolitics influenced by the US and China. Our professionals work closely with counterparts in key global hubs, including London, Brussels, Washington DC, and Doha, ensuring a seamless integration of local knowledge with global perspectives.
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Global in footprint, local in approach
Understanding Asia requires a blend of local expertise and global perspective. Our team is not only culturally and politically attuned to the operating realities of companies within this region but also deeply understands the expectations and requirements of both domestic and international stakeholders.
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Expert coverage of sectoral, political and policy change
Drawing on GC’s global resources, we work on long-term policy and reputational challenges, politically-driven events and their impact on operational assets for corporates. Our team of experts follow policy and regulatory agendas in technology, energy, climate and sustainability, and supply chains.
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Strategic insights and diligence for investors
We analyse asset-specific policy risks and offer political due diligence to global investors seeking transactions in the region. We also offer strategic advice across the investment lifecycle (from identification to exit) and can represent clients on boards to leverage expertise in portfolio companies.
Our people
Our diverse team of former regulators, journalists, investors, and academics in Singapore is supported by a wider group of senior advisors providing insight and business intelligence from across the continent.
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Andrew
Yeo
Andrew leads the Asia practice, supporting international corporates and investors to navigate policymaking, and coordinating with international colleagues to scale Asian businesses abroad.
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Marissa
Lee
Marissa leads on climate and sustainability work in Southeast Asia, supporting clients in anticipating how global standards development and geopolitical trends are shaping policy and regulation.
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Nicholas
Lee
Nicholas advises on regulatory and policy risks and political instability in Southeast Asia markets, including providing regulatory due diligence on a target acquisitions, and advising on market entry and related risks and opportunities.
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Jiayu
Li
Jiayu works with GC’s clients to analyse macroeconomic policy developments, specialising in the China market.
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Herwen
Tay
Herwen works with clients across a range of sectors in Asia to address the implications of political and regulatory risks for their businesses.
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Dedi
Dinarto
Dedi provides clients with political and security intelligence and analysis covering the ASEAN region, in particular Indonesia.
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John
Koh
John has spent his career growing and supporting businesses in Southeast Asia and is an active participant in the arts and culture sector.
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Ying
Staton
Ying advises clients on issues around trade, market entry, sustainability, access to finance and reputation management.
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Kian Ming
Ong
Dr. Ong's areas of policy interest includes trade and investment flows, the convergence of technology & industrial development and the intersection between public policy and politics.
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Hemant
Mandal
Hemant is a senior adviser on energy, drawing on his experience with market strategy in the renewable energy and energy transition sectors, in Asia and North America.
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Hon Mun
Yip
Hon Mun is a leading private food technology adviser and investor with more than thirty years of investment, operations, and board level experience with PE funds, family offices and startups.
Office location
600 North Bridge Road, #10-01
Singapore 188778