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Wu Chin Hiang
Of Counsel
LPA Singapore
Chin Hiang is dedicated to leading and successfully managing numerous complex cross border M&A, corporate finance, joint venture, and other corporate matters with a strong focus on the Technology sector. He was appointed as a legal counsel five years after joining the company. He was recognized as a Rising Star practitioner (for the second year in a row) in M&A Foreign in Singapore by IFLR1000 Asia Pacific, reflecting outstanding industry contribution.
Chin Hiang 's contributions to the law firm also include a landmark case success in successfully representing Elis, a listed multinational corporation (Euronext Paris), in a strategic acquisition in Malaysia, securing the company’s growth expansion into the Asian continent. He also played a key role in advising Havas Group, a leading global communication firm under Vivendi SE, on its successful acquisition of Klareco Communications. Chin Hiang demonstrated strong leadership by fostering open communication, organizing regular meetings to address concerns, and devising creative legal solutions. Leveraging his cross-border expertise, he ensured timely project completion, strengthening the firm’s reputation.
Chin Hiang also possesses outstanding technical capabilities, as he is well aware that the rapidly growing technology industry will be the key to the company's long-term business relationships in the future. Therefore, Chin Hiang actively participated in industry seminars (Ex. Tech Law Festival Singapore) and webinars on emerging legal technologies and trends, staying updated with the latest advancements to drive innovation within the firm. He also contributed to the legal industry by providing pro bono advice at community legal clinics organized by the Law Society of Singapore, supporting access to justice and fostering community engagement.
Arnaud Bourrut-Lacourure, Managing Partner of LPA Singapore comments, "Chin Hiang demonstrates exceptional technical proficiency, delivering high-quality drafting and legal guidance. His keen commercial acumen enables him to offer innovative yet pragmatic solutions. Committed and responsive, he promptly addresses queries with dedication, irrespective of their complexity."