Linklaters announces two senior leadership appointments in Singapore

Linklaters is pleased to announce the appointment of Melvin Sng as Senior Partner, and Jonathan Horan as National Managing Partner, of the firm’s Singapore office, effective 1 May 2022. As Senior Partner, Melvin will be responsible for deepening the firm’s relationship with its clients and key stakeholders in the region whilst working closely with Jon in his role overseeing the firm’s strategy and vision for Southeast Asia. During his four-year term, Jon will also sit on Linklaters’ Asia Executive Committee, responsible for key management decisions that help shape the firm’s strategy and vision across Asia.

Melvin is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer with over 20 years’ experience practising in Asia. He is the Senior Partner of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice in Asia and also co-heads the firm’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice in the region.

Jon is an international capital markets specialist with extensive experience across Asia, working in our Hong Kong and Singapore offices for over 15 years. He advises underwriters, issuers, investors and trustees on the full range of capital markets products. Jon is increasingly involved in the development of digital asset fundraising, advising Asia-based digital offerings, securities issuers and platform operators.

Jonathan Horan takes over from banking partner, Christopher Bradley, who has held the role since 2016, and will be retiring later this year after 25 years with the firm.