King & Wood Mallesons opens in Singapore

Three KWM partners will lead the establishment of the office with an initial focus on international funds, energy and resources and China inbound and outbound work.

John Sullivan has relocated from Australia. Sullivan works in cross-border funds expert with a particular focus on the real estate, infrastructure and private equity sectors. His track record includes supporting regional clients with capital raising, investments and M&A, including acquisitions, mergers, restructures and joint ventures. Sullivan also has experience in Singapore.

Huang Xuhua has relocated to Singapore too. He specialises in cross border M&A foreign direct investments, private equity transactions and is noted for his expertise in cross-border investments involving China.

Michael Lawson, an energy, resources and projects specialist has relocated from Melbourne. Lawson advises on all aspects of the LNG supply chain and has experience in major projects, project financing, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments, utilities regulation, commercial contracts, corporate restructuring and equity capital markets.

“Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing markets in the world and has become a global hub for cross border investment, capital formation and commodities trading and with China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative. Singapore will play a critical role in Chinese in-bound and out-bound investment,” said Stuart Fuller, KWM’s Global Managing Partner.

The latest office in Singapore marks KWM’s 15th office in Asia.