Lexygen has hired Partner Yang Yen Thaw as their first resident partner to head its Singapore office..Lexygen has hired Partner Yang Yen Thaw (pictured) as their first resident partner to head its Singapore office..Speaking to Bar & Bench with Lexygen founding Partner Vijay Sambamurthi, he said, “Yang Yen Thaw’s appointment reflects Lexygen’s continued and growing commitment to building a strong and dynamic team on the ground in Singapore. We are delighted to welcome Yang to the firm to head up our Singapore office, in furtherance of our long-term commitment to this market. Lexygen is fast emerging as the preferred law firm of choice for deals in the India-SEA corridor and we believe that Yang is perfectly suited to expand our practice in Singapore. Yang is a highly experienced and respected Indian lawyer and I have no doubt that he will add tremendous value to our firm and to our clients in the region”..Partner Yang Yen Thaw on his new role stated, “In a time of fast-paced and constantly evolving business structures and needs, it feels good to be a part of a law firm that can match the pace. The dynamic team at Lexygen is indeed a breath of fresh air with a high degree of professionalism and ethics and pre-eminent prominence in its areas of practice. I anticipate a good synergy between India and the rest of the Asian countries in terms of business and investments through Singapore, and Lexygen is best-positioned to help clients realize these synergies”..Senior Associate Madhumita Sangma who has been with Lexygen (Singapore) for the past 3-4 months, will be assisting Partner Thaw..The Singapore office of Lexygen advises and works closely with Singaporean and multinational private corporations, Singapore Government-Linked Corporations and global private equity funds in connection with their Indian interests, as well as Indian companies seeking expansion or fund raising opportunities in the Asian market..Lexygen regularly represents and works closely with clients like Advent International, Baring Private Equity Asia, Bessemer Venture Partners, Changi Airports International, the Carlyle Group, Direct Information Group, Morgan Stanley, Shriram Group, Sycamore Ventures and TA Associates.
