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Pradeep acts for corporations, whether they are private or listed companies, on all aspects of their business including advice on structuring their operations, the setting up of the business (such as incorporation of companies, registration of branches or representative offices), compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, licensing requirements, advice and drafting of corporate documentation as well as advice and drafting of documentation on investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and restructurings.

Pradeep also advises companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) on listing issues and transactions including compliance with the SGX Listing Manual, fundraising, bond issues, acquisitions and disposals, interested party transactions, employee share option and share schemes, corporate transactions requiring shareholders’ approval and corporate governance issues.

He is also active in helping businesses to manage their people effectively – the most important aspect of any successful organisation. His work covers the whole spectrum of employment law issues from the onset of the employment relationship to its termination (including reviewing employment contracts and employee handbooks for compliance with Singapore laws and advising on corporate restructuring and termination issues) as well as immigration issues (including the application of employment passes, Singapore permanent residence and Singapore citizenship).

Pradeep is a former Senior Assistant Registrar of Companies and Businesses.

He sits on the firm’s Management Committee.

Bill is an English lawyer who is also registered to practice Singapore law in the areas of corporate law, banking and finance and securities laws. His experience includes 10 years in the City of London and over 30 years based in Singapore, as a partner in a well-known international law firm prior to joining CNP. He has worked for clients from all over the world on M&A, capital markets, investment funds, private equity deals, project finance, leveraged buy-outs and restructuring transactions. His focus is on assisting clients to access Asian markets and investment flows through Singapore. He also advises on regulatory and employment issues in the financial services industry.

He is a leading individual for Corporate and M&A as well as a recommended lawyer for the categories, “Banking and Finance” and “Labour and Employment” in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023. He is also a highly regarded lawyer for Investment Funds in the 33rd Edition of IFLR1000, Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, and Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner 2023.

Bill is one of the firm’s contacts for Interlaw, a network of independent full-service corporate law firms ranked by Chambers & Partners in its highest category (“Elite”) amongst all global law firm networks.