Suilyn Yip

Director

  • Suilyn Yip
  • Phone: +65 6311 3658

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  • Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
    16 Collyer Quay #17-00
    Singapore 049318

Suilyn Yip practices in the area of corporate law and has advised on a broad range of transactions involving cross border mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, joint ventures and various other corporate and commercial matters. Ms. Yip is a Team Lead of Duane Morris' global Private Equity Industry Group and Head of Venture Capital at Duane Morris & Selvam, frequently advising listed companies on equity issuances, share based incentive schemes, compliance and regulatory matters.

Ms. Yip graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Singapore Management University and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in July 2012.

Areas of Practice

  • Private Equity

  • Funds

  • Regulatory and Compliance

  • Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Capital Markets

  • General Corporate

Representative Matters

    Private Equity/ Funds

  • Advised a private equity fund on a US$400 million sale of a group of companies in the business of electronics manufacturing, to a company listed in Canada.

  • Advised a US-based private equity firm on its US$200 million acquisition of a Singapore listed company by way of a scheme of arrangement.

  • Advised a Singapore registered fund management company on the setting up of a private equity fund with a targeted fund size of US$100 million focusing on investing in the infrastructure technology sector.

  • Advised Singapore-based private equity fund on its S$100 million acquisition of properties in China through a complex holding structure and proposed joint venture with a reputed bank.

  • Advised a Singapore registered fund management company on the setting up of an arbitrage fund with a particular focus on investing in listed securities in India.

  • Advised a Singapore registered fund management company on the setting up of a private equity fund with a targeted fund size of US$100 million focusing on investing in the media and entertainment industry.

  • Advised a syndicate of funds in connection with their acquisition of an equity stake in a software company by way of conversion of existing convertible loans and subscription for new shares.

  • Advised a Hong Kong-based fund management company on the setting up of a US$35 million art fund through the offer of digital tokens.

  • Advised a Singapore-licensed fund management company on the setting up of a various crypto funds utilizing the Singapore Venture Capital Company structure.

  • Advised a Singapore-licensed fund management company on the setting up of a music events fund utilizing the Singapore Venture Capital Company structure.

  • Advised various Korean fund management companies on various matters relating to the setting up of a private equity and venture capital funds utilizing the Singapore Venture Capital Company structure.

  • Advised a Singapore-based family office in connection with investments in various series A and seed fund raising rounds for companies in the health, technology, agriculture and banking industries.

  • Advised a Filipino high net worth individual in connection with its investment in a Singapore-based food and beverage group.

    • Regulatory and Compliance

  • Advised several financial technology start-ups on regulatory compliance matters in Singapore and on all contractual arrangements required by these entities to operate.

  • Advised a Singapore-based equity and debt crowdfunding platform on its successful application to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a capital markets services licence.

  • Advised companies on their compliance obligations in respect of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

  • Advised a New Zealand-based payment services company on its application to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a payment services license.

    • Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Advised a Singapore based mobile virtual network operator on its Series A preference share funding.

  • Advised a Singapore listed company on the disposal of one of its subsidiary’s business to a major FMCG player based in Singapore.

  • Advised a Singaporean investment group on its investment into an international crowdfunding platform based in Israel.

  • Advised a Singapore company on its acquisition of shares in two related digital payment companies operating an e-wallet in Hong Kong, with plans to develop and expand the e-wallet technology in several other jurisdictions.

  • Advised a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund on its acquisition of a Korean construction and engineering conglomerate.

  • Advised a public unlisted Korean based company on its acquisition of a various media and entertainment related entities across the Southeast Asian region.

  • Advised a multinational company on its S$5.6 billion acquisition of a Singapore listed company by way of a mandatory general offer.

  • Advised a group of German sellers in connection with the sale of their Singapore company to a Chinese multi-national company.

    • Capital Markets

  • Advised a Singapore listed company in respect of its Medium Term Note Programme.

  • Advised a Singapore listed company in respect of a US$38 million loan facility.

  • Advised a Singapore listed company on its US$52 million disposal of a vessel.

  • Advised several Singapore listed companies on several corporate actions, including rights issues and interested person transactions mandates.

    • General Corporate

  • Advised a Singapore company on a new product offering through an equity crowdfunding platform involving the creation of short-term notes to be issued by listed companies in Singapore.

  • Advised a Singaporean telecommunications group of companies on a series of transactions involving raising finance from investors, the acquisition of a stake in local IT company, a joint venture for the development of a cloud-based solution and the restructuring of some of its existing companies.

  • Advised a multinational sporting goods retail store on a number of contractual and regulatory matters across the Southeast Asian region.

  • Advised a Mexican conglomerate in connection with the purchase of vessels in Singapore and China, and the chartering and re-flagging of a number of vessels in Latin America.

  • Advised various Singapore companies on corporate actions, including share buybacks, capital reductions, amalgamations, and winding ups.

  • Advised a Singapore-based gaming company in connection with raising finance in the form of the sale and consignment of gaming products.

  • Advised a global sports apparel and collectibles company in connection with its distribution and licensing of collectibles and merchandise.

Education

  • Singapore Management University, L.L.B., 2011

Experience

  • Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
    - Director, January 2021-present
    - Associate Director, October 2018-December 2020

  • Selvam LLC
    - Associate Director, Corporate Department, February 2018–October 2018
    - Senior Associate, Corporate Department, January 2016–February 2018
    - Associate, Corporate Department, August 2012–December 2015

  • Colin Ng & Partners LLP
    - Legal Trainee, Corporate Advisory Department, January 2012–June 2012

Admissions

  • Singapore

Professional Activities

  • Member, Singapore Bar
    - Admitted as Solicitor & Advocate in July 2012

  • Law Society of Singapore

Selected Publications