A More Sustainable Business

At Rajah & Tann Asia, we recognise that climate change and environmental protection are real existential issues which we want to address.

Our regional footprint and strong client base in Southeast Asia empower us with an opportunity to make a change and be a part of something much bigger than ourselves. We aspire to be a responsible legal service provider and commit ourselves to a sustainability vision of integrating climate positive best practices into our decision-making and business activities.

Our Expertise

There is a global shift from a paradigm focusing mainly on economic development to a more sustainable one – where Environmental, Social and Governance considerations are balanced with the pursuit of development and an improved quality of life. Climate change and social and economic problems can affect lives and livelihoods and the recognition of such problems is rapidly changing the mindsets of governments, businesses and the general population. Consumer behaviour has shown inclination towards sustainable products and services. Laws and regulations and investment policies are put in place to bring about meaningful, measurable and impactful change for a better and more sustainable world.

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Singapore's Regulatory Framework for Sovereign Green Bond Issuance

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We understand that that a better world does not come easy, and it involves navigating complex and wide-ranging issues. There may be legal or regulatory obligations. There may be board or stakeholder requirements for compliance with international goals, standards and frameworks.There may be the voluntary adoption of internationally-recognised principles and framework as a commitment by the businesses to manage environmental and social risk. We understand how the multi-layers of policies, regulations, principles and frameworks have to be aligned, consistent and operationally workable.

We can help you

We are amongst the pioneers in Singapore when it comes to matters to do with environmental advisory, business conduct and corporate governance and other sustainability issues. We are proud to have been involved in many “first of its kind” transactions, ranging from the green and sustainable financing, sustainable investment, renewable projects and sustainable technology.

With our deep expertise and experience, we will help you unpack and reconcile the different global standards and regulations on ESG factors in your sustainability journey. Beyond regulatory compliance, we will bring in our expertise in tax, corporate and capital markets, funds, infrastructure, international arbitration, technology, to name a few – because we have seen how various issues pan on the transactions we have worked on. We can help you address the commercial aspects and economic objectives of the transactions, and at the same time fulfil the legal and technical requirements set out in the various ESG principles and guidelines.

Our range of expertise

Our Sustainability Practice covers a full spectrum of ESG issues across the following non-exhaustive areas:
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption
  • Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
  • Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Corporate Governance
  • Environment, Health and Safety
  • Environment Sustainability
  • Environmental Audits
  • Employment and Labour
  • Green and Sustainable Finance
  • Green Bonds
  • Green Construction and Projects
  • Impact Investing
  • Supply Chain and Stakeholder Management
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Sustainable Insurance
  • Workplace Safety and Health

We have integrated expertise. We are accessible.

Being part of a full-service firm with integrated practices means that our clients have access to the experience and skills of all our lawyers across the full spectrum of legal practices.

Our Practice works closely with the other lawyers in the firm and the Rajah & Tann Asia network to provide clients with a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional and quality service.

We are accessible whenever you need us. We work efficiently and deliver value – placing great importance on allocating the right lawyer to the right task to ensure high quality yet cost-effective service.

Do reach out to us to find out more.

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Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2022

Rajah & Tann Singapore is an established law firm which has experienced partners who are able to provide solution-based legal advice that meets our requirements.

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Enforcement of restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements against former executives

Advising and acting for Willis Towers Watson Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the Singapore arm of the global advisory broking and solutions company, in enforcing non-competition and non-solicitation restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements against former directors and senior level employees moving to competitor companies in Singapore.

Successfully advised Fullerton Healthcare Group on a complex workplace investigation involving alleged corruption and falsification of documents to defraud the company

Successfully advised Fullerton Healthcare Group, valued at S$1.5 billion in end 2022, on a complex workplace investigation against senior management, directors and founders of the company after the company received a whistle-blower alert.

AirAsia Berhad’s issuance of US$443 million worth of Regulation S notes

Christopher & Lee Ong, member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted as local legal counsel for AirAsia Berhad in …

Our Sustainability Team

Lee Weilin

Sieng Deline

Heng Chhay

Kanya Satwika

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf

Lee Hock Chye

Khanti Syackhaphom

Jack Chor

Min Thein

Chester Toh

Jaime Renato B. Gatmaytan

Annalisa Carlota

Ng Sey Ming

Kala Anandarajah, BBM

Sandy Foo

Disa Sim

Soh Lip San

Piroon Saengpakdee

Du Nguyen

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