Raj Mannar

Raj began his legal career as a litigator, passionately advocating for his clients in the Singapore courts. Seeking personal growth, he pivoted to the corporate practice, where he now focuses on helping clients, close deals and mitigate dispute risks.

Raj is a seasoned lawyer and heads our Corporate Commercial, Employment and Merger & Acquisitions Practice Areas at CHP.

He advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions. Known for his strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail, Raj adeptly navigates complex transactions and legal challenges, ensuring seamless and successful outcomes for his clients.

Drawing from his litigation background, Raj is highly attuned to potential risks in the transactions he advises on, collaborating with clients to identify and address these concerns. As a pragmatic problem-solver, he often reassures clients that it's his job to handle the worrying for them.

Outside of work, Raj serves on the Football Association of Singapore’s Committee of Ethics. He also enjoys a good drink, particularly beer, and often shares these moments with clients turned friends, thanks to his affable charm.

Raj believes that lawyers are problem solvers who think outside the box, crafting innovative solutions to meet our clients' unique challenges.

Deal Highlights

• Advised and drafted a consortium agreement between three companies in the advertising industry, and subsequently advising said consortium on their negotiations with a government body in entering into a services agreement.
• Acted for and advised the sellers of an information technology company in the sale of their shares valued at over USD 9 Million.
• Acted for and advised a listed company in the divestment of substantial assets in the United States as part of its global restructuring.
• Acted for and advised a majority shareholder of a multi-national professional services firm valued at USD* 45 Million on the sale of his shares to a Japanese listed company.
• Advised on the restructuring of a Hong-Kong based investment company, which involved dealing with approximately USD 50 Million worth of loans and securities between several entities.
• Advised a South-East Asia based low-cost carrier on the execution of its global marketing campaign, specifically in relation to issues concerning the collection and processing of human biological material and personal data.

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