I am delighted and honoured to have been invited by the Law Society of Singapore to contribute an article to the special edition of The Law Gazette.
My article, “The Development of Singapore’s Corporate and Securities Law Over The Last Two Centuries,” has been published in conjunction with the Bicentennial Anniversary Celebrations of Singapore’s adoption of the Second Charter of Justice in 1826.
The special edition of The Law Gazette and read the full article is here https://robsonlee.com/news/law-gazette-feature-two-centuries-of-singapores-corporate-securities-law
I am humbled to be listed once again in the latest edition of Best Lawyers for 2027, specifically in the practice area of Mergers & Acquisitions.
Navigating complex M&A transactions requires deep legal and commercial alignment, and I am grateful for the ongoing trust from my clients and peers that makes this work possible. Thank you to the research team at Best Lawyers for the recognition. https://robsonlee.com/media-coverage/recognised-in-best-lawyers-2027-for-mergers-acquisitions
I am deeply honoured to be featured by the Leaders in Law platform, recognising my award as the Securities Law Expert of the Year in Singapore for 2026.
To be acknowledged by an international network that champions legal excellence is a true privilege. Thank you to my peers and clients for your enduring trust.
Full details here: https://robsonlee.com/media-coverage/featured-by-leaders-in-law-securities-law-expert-of-the-year-in-singapore-2026
I am humbled to share that I have been listed on the 2026 A-List of Lawyers in Singapore by the Asia Business Law Journal.
This recognition reflects the support and feedback from our clients and the broader legal community, both locally and internationally. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.
Full details: https://robsonlee.com/media-coverage/honoured-to-be-recognised-among-singapores-top-100-lawyers-in-the-2026-a-list
There is presently an "insufficient avenue" for SMEs to raise funds in Singapore beyond conservative bank loans.
In a feature for The Business Times, I discuss why extending the MAS Equity Market Development Program (EQDP) to pre-IPO firms could be the key to a more vibrant, resilient market. However, a rigorous "fit and proper" screening process remains essential to prevent abuse.
Full article summary here: https://robsonlee.com/media-release/expanding-the-equity-market-development-program-empowering-smes-and-start-ups
I am humbled to share that I have been conferred the recognition of Securities Law Expert of the Year in Singapore in the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
This award follows a comprehensive review of global expertise and service excellence. I am deeply grateful to my peers and the Corporate INTL editorial team for this honour.
Singapore and China are deepening financial ties, sparking a wave of PRC secondary listings on the SGX.
I shared my views with Thomson Reuters on why the streamlined compliance frameworks announced by MAS and CSRC give Singapore a distinct edge. By allowing PRC companies to use A-share listing rules, we reduce time-to-market and offer a politically neutral hub for global funds.
Read my analysis here: https://robsonlee.com/media-coverage/the-2026-wave-of-prc-secondary-listings-on-sgx-thomson-reuters
The SGX proposal to reduce board lot sizes is a positive step.
I shared my views with The Business Times, noting that improved liquidity will create a "ripple effect." It will motivate issuers to raise funds post-IPO and attract foreign listings to the Singapore market. Aligning our lot sizes closer to global standards (like the US) is essential for the new Global Listing Board.
Read the full update: https://robsonlee.com/media-coverage/media-coverage-reduced-sgx-board-lot-sizes-a-positive-step-for-liquidity
