Mergers & Acquisitions

Our Cross Border Strength

A key pillar to our strength in cross border transactions is our Rajah & Tann Asia network with member firms in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as dedicated desks focusing on Japan and South Asia. With the most extended legal network in Asia, our lawyers have a tight grasp of the local culture, business practices and language not just within their own home countries, but in the other markets that they frequently conduct cross border deals as well. Our depth of transactional and regulatory experience allows us to advise clients strategically and creatively, from structuring to eventual execution and implementation of the transaction.

This gives us an unparalleled edge over our competitors in presenting and pursuing solutions that are both practical and cost-effective. It provides our clients with the “home advantage” in any competitive M&A bids or tenders.

Our team draws on the expertise of our other practice groups to provide specialist advice on the different facets of the transaction, such as cross border issues, regulatory compliance, competition and antitrust issues, tax structuring as well as industry-specific issues.

Our regional network enables our member firms to work together closely to provide seamless “one-stop shop” service to our clients to meet their needs in cross border M&A transactions, from advising on anti-trust and other market access restrictions, obtaining local regulatory approvals to conducting legal due diligence across the region and providing a seamless legal due diligence report.

We are intimately involved in transactions in the wider ASEAN region, particularly in key growth markets such as Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam. As one of the leading legal networks for M&A work, we have unsurpassed capability in a wide range of transactions in this field, including:

Acquisitions and divestments of companies (both public and private), businesses and assets.
Takeovers (hostile, contested and uncontested) of listed companies in the Region.
Reverse takeovers (RTOs).
Mergers, amalgamations and schemes of arrangements.
Delistings, privatisations, de-mergers and corporate restructurings.
Private equity investments.

Acquisitions and Divestments of Companies, Businesses and Assets

We are actively engaged in domestic and regional transactions for the acquisition and divestment of public and private companies, businesses and assets.

Takeovers of Listed Companies in the Region

We have an impressive track record in advising clients in takeovers of listed companies, whether hostile, contested or uncontested. In particular, our M&A partners have been active in advising on many competing takeover offers.

Reverse Takeovers (RTOs)

We are experienced in advising clients in “back door listings” of companies and businesses through reverse takeovers of listed companies.

Mergers, Amalgamations and Schemes of Arrangements

We are experienced in advising clients on amalgamations (both long and short-form), mergers and schemes of arrangements for the consolidation of companies.

Delistings, Privatisations, De-mergers and Corporate Restructurings

We are actively involved in delistings and privatisations of listed companies, and we also advise clients on de-mergers and other restructurings of their companies, business or assets.

Private Equity Investments

We have advised on private equity investments in various industries, including healthcare/pharmaceutical, media, technology start-up services and education.

Recognition

Ranked - Corporate / M&A

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
Ranked - Corporate / M&A

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)
Ranked - Corporate / M&A

Chambers Global (2024)
Ranked - Mergers and Acquisitions

IFLR1000 (2024)
Ranked - M&A

ALB M&A Rankings (2024)
Recommended - Corporate / M&A

asialaw (2025)
Recommended - Corporate / M&A

Asialaw Profiles (2024)
Firm to Watch - Corporate and M&A (including Capital Markets)

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2025)
"The partners have extensive knowledge not only in the subject matter but also regarding market practices and commercial practices."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
"[The firm] hosts a busy corporate legal practice in Thailand. The team is strong at taking on transactional mandates, often advising on due diligence, corporate restructuring and M&A. The deals cover a wide range of sectors, including transportation, power and technology. The firm draws on its regional presence and acts for domestic and multinational corporations alike.”

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)

The partners have extensive knowledge not only in the subject matter but also regarding market practices and commercial practices."

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025