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Ken Chia

Equity Partner

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Ken heads the Corporate Advisory Practice Group in CNP and brings an international perspective to his Corporate and M&A practice. A graduate of the the University of Exeter in the UK, he gained valuable experience in business development roles with various subsidiaries of the Hang Lung Group (SEHK: 10) in Shanghai, China and with the Informa plc (LSE: INF) in Singapore.

His extensive commercial background means he can speak to his clients in a language they understand and provide them with the comfort their lawyer comprehends the intricacies and nuances of business.

Ken is passionate about the role of major law firms, like ours, in contributing to the community. On a personal level, he has dedicated time to providing pro bono advice to Parkinson Society Singapore on general corporate advisory matters

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No matter the complexity or intricacies of your legal challenge, Ken and CNPLaw can assist you. Submit an enquiry now.

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Private equity

Our private equity practice provides comprehensive legal advice to private equity and venture capital fund managers, founders, management teams and investee companies in Singapore on a wide range of matters,

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Corporate Finance And Capital Markets

Our firm has significant experience advising on a wide range of corporate finance transactions for numerous local and foreign companies across Asia. We offer

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IP, Media And Technology

As leaders in the dynamic field of intellectual property rights, media, and technology, we partner with businesses to support their growth journey – from ideation to commercialization. Leveraging upon our

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Corporate

Being a corporate lawyer is more than just translating legalese and churning out documents based on clients’ instructions. Our corporate lawyers understand that their role extends far beyond what is

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Corporate Advisory

Every business involves an amalgam of various stakeholders, such as investors, shareholders and directors. Ideally, each of these stakeholders should have a common vision of what is best for the

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Commercial Contracts

Business transactions normally involve some form of contractual arrangement between parties. It is important that each party fully understands the legal risks involved in any contractual arrangement prior to agreeing

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Corporate Restructuring

Companies periodically assess and deliberate ways to improve their financial results, and one way of achieving this may be through a successful corporate restructuring exercise, undertaken pursuant to the applicable

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Mergers And Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) entail the confluence of multiple legal disciplines. That is why we take great care when assembling a team for each

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Joint Venture

There are numerous commercial drivers behind the rising popularity of joint ventures

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Private Equity

Our private equity practice provides comprehensive legal advice to private equity and venture capital fund managers, founders, management teams and investee companies in Singapore on a wide range of matters,

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Family Offices

Setting up a family office can offer several legal benefits to high-net-worth

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Franchise Arrangements

Franchises may be built on a number of different business models. Companies

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"Professionalism, integrity, perseverance."

A Client's Description of Ken’s Attributes on Asialaw Profiles 2021

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Clients say that Ken is ‘knowledgeable and patient’ and has ‘good business acumen’ and ‘industry knowledge

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2018

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I would very much like to convey my many thanks and appreciation to the team’s hard work, especially to Mr Ken Chia for being so helpful and patient to make the deal happen.

A shareholder of a Singapore company in the business of manufacturing and distributing wooden pallets, crates, solder and packaging products

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Our company appointed Mr Ken Chia of CNPL for a recent acquisition in Singapore. I would like to thank Ken for his exemplary professionalism and insightful advice which played a crucial role in making the entire process seamless and successful.

Client via Google Reviews

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Overall pleasant experience working with Ken who understood my needs and ensured that I was adequately protected legally.

IFLR1000, 2018

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Ken Chia's latest insights

Ken authors publications that guide readers about specific areas of the law. Read on to find out more.

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CNPLaw Business Guide Series: Singapore government grants and incentives
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CNPLaw Business Guide Series: Incorporating a company in Singapore
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MOF public consultation regarding the new Draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2013
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Initiatives in Singapore
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Business Succession Planning – An Introduction to Buy-Sell Agreements
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Amendments to the Companies Act with effect from 31 August 2018
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Regulating the Next Generation of Payment Services: An Overview of the New Regulatory Framework under the Payment Services Bill
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Amendments to the Companies Act to reduce regulatory burden and improve ease of doing business
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Amendments to the Companies Act to improve transparency of companies
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