Singapore
AWARDS
Recommended Lawyer for Corporate and M&A: Singapore
Eunice Yao
Partner
Eunice is a Partner at Virtus Law. She is an experienced corporate lawyer, guiding clients through capital markets, M&A (including real estate deals) and FinTech challenges with strategic insight.
Eunice is a Corporate Partner at Virtus Law, well established with her expertise in capital markets, M&A and FinTech. Her client base spans a diverse range of industries, including medical groups, education, real estate, shipping, oil & gas, and technology companies, many of whom are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). Eunice’s international experience, including her tenure at a full-service Australian law firm, enriches her ability to serve clients across Singapore, China, ASEAN and Australia.
Eunice provides comprehensive legal guidance on initial public offerings, equity and debt fundraising, and corporate actions. Her strategic approach ensures clients navigate complex transactions with confidence, whether advising on mandatory general offers, acquisitions, or restructuring initiatives. Eunice’s background as legal counsel with Singapore’s largest consumer bank also equips her with a deep understanding of the financial and technology sectors, allowing her to offer tailored solutions in sourcing, outsourcing, and compliance.
Clients value Eunice’s ability to act swiftly and think commercially, making her an integral part of their team. Her work with entities like DBS Bank Ltd, H World Group and Evolve Capital highlight her capacity to drive success in high-stakes environments, ensuring clients’ objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
CORPORATE
Evolve Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Advising in the CMS licence applications for this listing and continuing sponsor of the SGX-ST.
Raffles United Holdings Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the mandatory general offer for the company by Raffles Infinity Holdings Pte Ltd at S$0.055 per share.
DLF Holdings Limited (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the offeree company in the mandatory general offer for the company at S$0.081 per share by QRC Pte Ltd.
Ace Achieve InfoComm Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the purchase of a controlling stake by Rayhii Holding Limited and the shareholders’ loan extended by Rayhii Holding Limited.
OUE Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in its mandatory cash offer for shares in International Heathway Corporation Limited on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST at approximately S$0.110 per share.
Technics Oil & Gas Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity in its restructuring and spin-off of businesses.
Singapore entity listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST
Advising on various corporate actions for this entity, including private placements, disposals of assets.
Union Gas Holdings Ltd (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity in its acquisition of a related entity which is in the business of providing liquid petroleum gas.
KTL Global Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity on the sale and leaseback of the headquarters of this entity to a REIT.
Technics Oil & Gas Limited
Advising in the establishment of its notes issuance programme.
Haitong International Securities Group Limited
Advising the issue manager in relation to notes issuance programmes.
DBS Bank Ltd
Advising the issue manager on a public listing of Mindchamps on the SGX-ST, raising approximately S$40 million.
SG Carmart
Advising the vendors holding the majority stake in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a technology company at an aggregate sale consideration of S$60 million.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE M&A
Crops Corporation
Acting in its acquisition of the Innovare group, for a confidential sum. Crops Corporation is a Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchange listed group engaged in the sale and service of mobile phones in Japan. Innovare is a workforce management group which provides business solutions to manage compliance risk and payroll for contractors. The Innovare group is headquartered in Singapore and has 14 subsidiaries in 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
Advising in the group of 13 vendors in the sale of the majority stake to PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers.
Pacific Radiance Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the very substantial acquisition (as defined in the Listing Manual) by the company for the Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holding group of companies.
Sino Haijing Holdings Limited
Advising this Hong Kong public listed entity in its acquisition of a Singapore subsidiary at a purchase consideration of approximately S$90 million.
REAL ESTATE
Far East Group Limited (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity on several property related transactions for this entity, including major transactions (as defined under the Catalist Rules) and seeking waiver for certain matters pursuant to the Catalist Rules from the SGX-ST.
Oriental Land Limited
Advising Oriental Land Limited in its proposed reverse takeover of Yong Xin International Limited, a Singapore entity listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST.
DRB Hicom BHD
Advised an affiliate of a Fortune 500 company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on regulatory requirements and standards prescribed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore concerning outsourcing of functions.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology, online payment gateway companies and insurance tech companies
Advising in their ongoing strategic alliances and key corporate actions.
Enterprise service agreements
Negotiating and reviewing agreements with vendors that include various market leaders in their respective technology service areas.
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
Advising in the group of 13 vendors in the sale of the majority stake to PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers.
SINGAPORE
Crops Corporation
Acting in its acquisition of the Innovare group, for a confidential sum. Crops Corporation is a Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchange listed group engaged in the sale and service of mobile phones in Japan. Innovare is a workforce management group which provides business solutions to manage compliance risk and payroll for contractors. The Innovare group is headquartered in Singapore and has 14 subsidiaries in 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Evolve Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Advising in the CMS licence applications for this listing and continuing sponsor of the SGX-ST.
Pacific Radiance Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the very substantial acquisition (as defined in the Listing Manual) by the company for the Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holding group of companies.
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Eunice is a Corporate Partner at Virtus Law, well established with her expertise in capital markets, M&A and FinTech. Her client base spans a diverse range of industries, including medical groups, education, real estate, shipping, oil & gas, and technology companies, many of whom are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). Eunice’s international experience, including her tenure at a full-service Australian law firm, enriches her ability to serve clients across Singapore, China, ASEAN and Australia.
Eunice provides comprehensive legal guidance on initial public offerings, equity and debt fundraising, and corporate actions. Her strategic approach ensures clients navigate complex transactions with confidence, whether advising on mandatory general offers, acquisitions, or restructuring initiatives. Eunice’s background as legal counsel with Singapore’s largest consumer bank also equips her with a deep understanding of the financial and technology sectors, allowing her to offer tailored solutions in sourcing, outsourcing, and compliance.
Clients value Eunice’s ability to act swiftly and think commercially, making her an integral part of their team. Her work with entities like DBS Bank Ltd, H World Group and Evolve Capital highlight her capacity to drive success in high-stakes environments, ensuring clients’ objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
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CORPORATE
Evolve Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Advising in the CMS licence applications for this listing and continuing sponsor of the SGX-ST.
Raffles United Holdings Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the mandatory general offer for the company by Raffles Infinity Holdings Pte Ltd at S$0.055 per share.
DLF Holdings Limited (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the offeree company in the mandatory general offer for the company at S$0.081 per share by QRC Pte Ltd.
Ace Achieve InfoComm Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the purchase of a controlling stake by Rayhii Holding Limited and the shareholders’ loan extended by Rayhii Holding Limited.
OUE Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in its mandatory cash offer for shares in International Heathway Corporation Limited on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST at approximately S$0.110 per share.
Technics Oil & Gas Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity in its restructuring and spin-off of businesses.
Singapore entity listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST
Advising on various corporate actions for this entity, including private placements, disposals of assets.
Union Gas Holdings Ltd (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity in its acquisition of a related entity which is in the business of providing liquid petroleum gas.
KTL Global Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity on the sale and leaseback of the headquarters of this entity to a REIT.
Technics Oil & Gas Limited
Advising in the establishment of its notes issuance programme.
Haitong International Securities Group Limited
Advising the issue manager in relation to notes issuance programmes.
DBS Bank Ltd
Advising the issue manager on a public listing of Mindchamps on the SGX-ST, raising approximately S$40 million.
SG Carmart
Advising the vendors holding the majority stake in the sale of the entire issued share capital of a technology company at an aggregate sale consideration of S$60 million.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE M&A
Crops Corporation
Acting in its acquisition of the Innovare group, for a confidential sum. Crops Corporation is a Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchange listed group engaged in the sale and service of mobile phones in Japan. Innovare is a workforce management group which provides business solutions to manage compliance risk and payroll for contractors. The Innovare group is headquartered in Singapore and has 14 subsidiaries in 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
Advising in the group of 13 vendors in the sale of the majority stake to PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers.
Pacific Radiance Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the very substantial acquisition (as defined in the Listing Manual) by the company for the Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holding group of companies.
Sino Haijing Holdings Limited
Advising this Hong Kong public listed entity in its acquisition of a Singapore subsidiary at a purchase consideration of approximately S$90 million.
REAL ESTATE
Far East Group Limited (listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST)
Advising this Singapore entity on several property related transactions for this entity, including major transactions (as defined under the Catalist Rules) and seeking waiver for certain matters pursuant to the Catalist Rules from the SGX-ST.
Oriental Land Limited
Advising Oriental Land Limited in its proposed reverse takeover of Yong Xin International Limited, a Singapore entity listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST.
DRB Hicom BHD
Advised an affiliate of a Fortune 500 company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on regulatory requirements and standards prescribed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore concerning outsourcing of functions.
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TECHNOLOGY
Technology, online payment gateway companies and insurance tech companies
Advising in their ongoing strategic alliances and key corporate actions.
Enterprise service agreements
Negotiating and reviewing agreements with vendors that include various market leaders in their respective technology service areas.
Red Dot Payment Pte Ltd
Advising in the group of 13 vendors in the sale of the majority stake to PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers.
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SINGAPORE
Crops Corporation
Acting in its acquisition of the Innovare group, for a confidential sum. Crops Corporation is a Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchange listed group engaged in the sale and service of mobile phones in Japan. Innovare is a workforce management group which provides business solutions to manage compliance risk and payroll for contractors. The Innovare group is headquartered in Singapore and has 14 subsidiaries in 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Evolve Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Advising in the CMS licence applications for this listing and continuing sponsor of the SGX-ST.
Pacific Radiance Limited (listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST)
Advising in the very substantial acquisition (as defined in the Listing Manual) by the company for the Allianz Marine and Logistics Services Holding group of companies.
