Corporate in Singapore

Corporate in Singapore

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Benefit from a Corporate practice which provides comprehensive corporate and commercial legal support and advisory services.

We work closely with you to help you realize your business goals. Our experience and familiarity with investment incentive schemes in Singapore and emerging markets in Asia enable us to effectively structure your investments and transactions.

We advise clients on corporate compliance and governance issues, providing continuous, up-to-date information on duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.

Services offered by our Corporate practice include:

Company incorporations and registration of foreign branches
Company administration and secretarial services
Corporate compliance and governance
Employment law
Investments in Singapore, China, India, Indochina and South East Asia
Joint ventures and strategic alliances (international and domestic)
Licensing, agencies and distribution
Public Private Partnerships (working with foreign counsel)
Corporate restructurings and amalgamations
Registrations of business and representative offices

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Experience

Microsoft Corporation: Advising on its acquisition of substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, licensing of Nokia’s patents, and licensing and use Nokia’s mapping services, worth EUR5.44 billion. Dentons Rodyk acted for the Singapore part of this transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license Nokia’s patents, for a total transaction price of EUR 5.44 billion in cash. This deal was a complex transaction involving counsel from several jurisdictions and coordinating on a global scale.
Archer Daniels Midland Co ("ADM"), one of the world's leading agricultural processors listed on the New York Stock Exchange: Advising on the divestment of ADM’s global cocoa business to Olam International Limited ("Olam"), a commodity trading firm listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange for US$1.2 billion. The multi-jurisdictional sale encompassed ADM's entire global cocoa business, including processing facilities in Mississauga, Canada; Koog aan de Zaan and Wormer, Netherlands; Mannheim, Germany; Ilhéus, Brazil; Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; Kumasi, Ghana; and Singapore. The transaction also included the sale of ADM's buying stations in Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Indonesia, the ADM's brands, deZaan and UNICAO and the transfer of the majority of the approximately 1,550 employees in ADM's cocoa business.
E2-Capital Holdings Limited (“E2-Capital”), a company listed on the Catalist bourse of the SGX-ST: Advising on in its proposed acquisition of a property development group that is engaged in property development in the Iskandar region of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The transaction, when completed, will result in a reverse takeover of E2-Capital. The transaction value is approximately S$428 million.
Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd ("Panasonic"): Advising on its acquisition of shares in RFNet Technologies Pte Ltd (“RFNet”) from various shareholders as well as subscription of additional shares in RFNet for a confidential sum. RFNet is a Singapore-based custom wireless, surveillance and networking solution company. Following the completion of this transaction, Panasonic will become the majority shareholder of RFNet. The transaction forms part of Panasonic's expansion of its commercial wireless network business in Asia as RFNet's product development capabilities, local market understanding and firm establishment in the public transportation and education sectors complement Panasonic's expansion of its infrastructure solution offerings across the region.
Grand Apex Holdings Pte Ltd ("Grand Apex"): Advising on structuring, conducting and completing its voluntary conditional cash offer (the "Offer") for SGX-ST-listed Popular Holdings Limited ("Popular Holdings"), in a privatisation exercise. Popular Holdings is in the business of investment holding for property development, retail and distribution and publishing and e-Learning assets. Grand Apex is controlled by a controlling shareholder of Popular Holdings. The Offer valued Popular Holdings at approximately S$255 million.
China Huadian Engineering Co Ltd, Chinese state-owned EPC contractor: Advising on its US$630 million acquisition of 51% stakeholding in an Indonesian project company, to develop a 3 x 130 MW coal-fired steam power plant in Indonesia including undertaking due diligence, advising on the EPC contract, operation and maintenance contract and power purchase agreement.

Recognition

32 Dentons Rodyk lawyers recognised amongst the very best in Singapore

April 17, 2025

It is our pleasure to share that 32 Dentons Rodyk lawyers have been recognised amongst the very best in Singapore!

Dentons Rodyk Partners Named Among Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers in the A-List 2025 by ABLJ

March 14, 2025

Congratulations to our partners that have been recognised as Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers in the A-List 2025 by Asia Business Law Journal! Both Senior Consultant Ai Ming Lee and Senior Partner Sivanesan S have also been named among the 20 Legal Icons in Singapore.

Dentons Rodyk recognised by Chambers & Partners in latest global guide

March 10, 2025

Leading independent professional legal research company Chambers & Partners has once again recognised Dentons Rodyk in their latest global guide.

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Insights

Guide to retail success: The sale of cosmetic products in Singapore

April 2, 2025

Singapore: With Singapore’s demand for cosmetic products growing steadily over the years, the Singapore beauty and personal care industry has become an attractive market for new businesses to enter. This article will explore the key legal requirements that potential importers, manufacturers, distributors or retailers of cosmetic products will need to be aware of before placing their cosmetic products on the market in Singapore.

Budget 2025 tax developments

February 26, 2025

Singapore: Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces strategic measures to position itself amid political and economic uncertainties. In this article, we offer insights into the significant tax changes affecting multi-national enterprises and high-net-worth individuals.

Guide to retail success: The sale of jewellery in Singapore

February 17, 2025

Singapore: With Singapore continuing to be a prime destination for multinational companies looking to establish retail operations in Asia, understanding the legal framework governing various sectors of the retail industry is critical for success. This article will explore the key requirements that dealers of jewellery or other products comprising precious stones and metals must navigate in order to operate in compliance with Singapore laws.

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