Expertise

Corporate

Corporate

Business success requires the right corporate structure, efficient operations, and timely, well-executed strategic transactions. Whether a start-up balancing the rights of founders and investors, an established business growing through acquisitions or a multinational requiring corporate due diligence on the Asian operations of a target, we provide responsive service and effective solutions to our clients.

Our expertise in corporate matters covers:

  • Local and international investments
  • Employee share option and ownership schemes
  • Joint ventures
  • Private equity and venture capital
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate due diligence
  • Corporate restructuring and reorganisations
  • Corporate governance and compliance

For a more integrated approach to your operational needs, we can act as your in-house lawyers or as an extension of your internal legal team to handle corporate and commercial matters.

Credentials

Representative Matters

Life sciences company acquisition

Advising a public listed company and its subsidiary on a proposed multi-million dollar acquisition of a Singapore-based manufacturer in the life sciences industry.

Corporate due diligence

Assisted a leading public listed technology-as-a-service provider to financial institutions to conduct legal due diligence in connection with its listing on a stock exchange.

Shareholders and subscription agreements

Acted for a venture firm that uses AI-based technology to identify early-stage opportunities together with accelerators and investors, in connection with shareholders and subscription agreements relating to its fund-raising activities.

Education platform acquisition

Represented one of the largest educational platforms in the Middle East and Southeast Asian regions on its acquisitions of several child care centres.

Cross-border corporate transactions

Advised an international telecoms service provider on various cross-border corporate and commercial transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and cooperation agreements.

Corporate governance

Advising digital token exchanges on compliance with corporate governance rules and anti-money laundering regulations.

Testimonials

OrionW is “very knowledgeable about the technology sector, very responsive and very commercial.”

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

OrionW provides “an excellent service, is very knowledgeable in the technology sector and provides excellent value for money.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang leads the team and provides outstanding support, based on many years of experience."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “a high quality TMT firm with reliable and consistent output.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition

Testimonials

"The team has extensive experience in TMT, and is always responsive and standby the clients’ needs. OrionW has unique quality to fully understand the client’s needs and tailor their advice to the client’s situation."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has “deep sectoral knowledge of telecommunications and technology and associated regulation; diligent, timely and cost-effective work.”

Asialaw Profiles 2021 edition

Testimonials

Winnie Chang is “approachable, deeply knowledgeable and responsive.”

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is a “great boutique law firm specialising in technology. The firm is strong on complex commercial technology arrangements. The soft skills of the firm are impressive including clear and responsive communication with clients.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

“OrionW is very strong on technology law, including regulatory, commercial and M&A matters, and my ‘go to’ firm in Singapore.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW gives “clear, practical advice that is delivered promptly..."

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

“We enjoyed working with OrionW. Communication, understanding of the deal, knowledge and application of the law as well as good budget management were all strengths. There were no weaknesses during the transaction.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang is super responsive and practical in giving advice."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has the “ability to understand our business and our needs, combined with high work capacity and the ability to get things done in time with the right quality.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “pragmatic, responsive, set expectations correctly.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “knowledgeable about the regulatory issues. Assisted with regulator communications.”

Asialaw Profiles 2019 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is an extremely experienced and able technology lawyer, with a very practical commercial approach.

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang has a robust practice in the TMT space and frequently advises on matters relating to fintech, including blockchain and payment services issues. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2021 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is very knowledgeable and responsive.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2024 edition

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