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Collyer in the News
Retrenchment in the spotlight: Lessons for Singapore employers from Jetstar case and beyond
The recent Jetstar Asia case has put retrenchment back into the public eye. Although no litigation followed, the closure of part of its operations triggered strong reactions across Singapore, especially after employees learned about the decision only at the same time as the public announcement.
While the airline offered benefits and support, questions arose over communication and transparency.
Cases like this show how quickly workforce reductions can become a reputational flashpoint. Even if employers meet the legal requirements, poor handling of retrenchments can erode trust, invite union scrutiny, and damage brand credibility.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), together with unions and employer groups, has issued clear guidelines under the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment.
Legal obligations and common gaps
Haque and Zainab explain that Singapore law sets out clear duties when retrenchment is on the table.
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Collyer Contributes
Collyer Law contributes Singapore chapter of Lexology Panoramic – Technology M&A 2026
Collyer Law is delighted to once again be the Singapore contributor for Panoramic: Technology M&A, a publication by Lexology, covering 14 prominent jurisdictions including France, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. The 2026 Singapore chapter is authored by Azmul Haque, Ashley Chew, and Shakti Shukla.
Here is how Lexology describes the publication:
Panoramic Guide (formerly Getting the Deal Through) enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights into key laws, regulations and government approvals primarily implicated in technology M&A transactions; due diligence, including the transfer of licensed intellectual property, software due diligence, and the use of code scans; representations, warranties and other deal terms common to technology M&A transactions; and recent trends.
Awards & Accolades
Collyer Law ranked in asialaw 2025 rankings
We are excited to share that Collyer Law has been honoured with rankings in five categories in the asialaw 2025 rankings.
Collyer Law received the ranking of "Notable" in four Practice Areas :
Banking & Finance
M&A
Labour and employment
Private equity
Collyer Law received the ranking of "Recognised" in the Industry Sector: Technology and Telecommunications.
These recognitions reflect our continued commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially attuned legal advice across key practice areas and industries. We extend our sincere thanks to our clients and partners for their trust and support, and congratulate our team on this well-deserved acknowledgement. We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead.
Azmul Haque ranked in asialaw 2025 rankings
We are excited to share that Managing Director Azmul Haque has been ranked "Notable Practioner", in the asialaw 2025 rankings.
Azmul Haque is ranked as "Notable Practitioner" in the Practice area Corporate and M&A for Industry Sector Technology and Telecommunications.
This recognition is a testament to Azmul’s long-standing track record of leading complex, cross-border matters and shaping market-relevant solutions for clients across Asia and beyond.
Collyer Law's Double Win at THE LAW’s Finest Awards Night 2025 in Cairo
We are delighted to share that Collyer Law has been honoured with two major awards at THE LAW Awards 2025, held in Cairo — celebrating excellence and innovation across the legal industry in the Middle East.
Out of four nominations, Collyer Law proudly took home the title of “Boutique Law Firm of the Year”, recognising the firm’s commitment to delivering high-impact, tailored legal solutions to clients across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
This award underscores the firm’s dedication to redefining the boutique model — combining agility, depth of expertise, and cross-border insight to support clients at every stage of their business journey.
Adding to this achievement, Managing Director Azmul Haque received the “Rising Star (Private Practice)” award, recognising individual excellence, leadership, and contributions to complex and innovative transactions, involving the Middle East.
These recognitions highlight Collyer Law’s continued growth and influence outside Singapore and in the trade corridor between Singapore/SE Asia and the Middle East.
We thank our clients and partners for their continued trust and collaboration — and our dedicated team for their passion and commitment to excellence.
Azmul Haque and Vincent Bu ranked in IFLR1000 2025
Congratulations to our Managing Director & Head of M&A, Azmul Haque, on being recognised as 'Highly Regarded Lawyer' and our Director & Head of Banking & Finance, Vincent Bu on being recognised as 'Rising Star Partner' in the IFLR1000 2025–2026 (35th edition).
This recognition highlights our team’s dedication to excellence and to achieving outstanding results for our clients.
For more information or to see the ranking, click here.
Collyer Law named in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 as Leading Firm for "Start-up and Venture Capital - Local Firms"
Collyer Law has been named as a Leading Firm in the category of "Start up and Venture Capital - Local Firms" by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025.
Azmul Haque and Vincent Bu co-lead the growing Collyer Law LLC practice which provides a range of legal services in the start-up space from inception to exit. Key strengths include venture capital financing, IP and M&A.
For more information or to see the other categories and winners, click here.
Collyer Law named in India Business Law Journal as a 2025 Top International Law Firm for India work
Now in its 19th year, India Business Law Journal celebrates the standout India-focused achievements of law firms worldwide. This annual report highlights the work of firms across every continent that have handled India-related transactions and disputes over the past year. The results are the product of rigorous research, in-depth editorial insight, and comprehensive feedback from in-house counsel and leading Indian law firms.
Collyer Law LLC is ranked amongst the 16 firms in the category "Regional & Specialist", that are poised, dedicated and well-equipped to capture roles on India-related assignments.
To read the full article click here
Deals & Matters
Advising InfraRiskSG
Collyer Law advised InfraRiskSG Pte. Ltd.(dba, InfraRisk), a Singapore-based FinTech company with operations in Australia and the UK, and its shareholders, in connection with its 100% acquisition by AurionproSolutions Ltd. (an India-listed technology company) and its Singapore subsidiary. This brought together multiple regulatory strands across India, Singapore and Australia — with particular nuance around structuring through the recently liberalised ODI–FDI swap route and incorporating deferred consideration in the form of a performance-based earn-out, in line with India’s exchange control regime.
Advising Singapore-headquartered clear aligner company
Collyer Law is acting as the lead counsel to a Singapore-headquartered clear aligner company in connection with its proposed 100% acquisition by a leading dental technology company in India. This is a unique transaction to quarterback, a Singapore-headquartered, pan-Asia consumer healthcare platform being acquired by an Indian strategic, with operations and regulatory touchpoints across Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia. The deal demanded coordination across borders, time zones and regulatory regimes, and has elements of both cross-borderer equity and debt financing.
Advising a leading French technology group
Collyer Law is advising a leading French technology group specialising in sales of high-tech components, systems and scientific instrumentation, on the Singapore law aspects of a complex acquisition involving an India holding structure with a subsidiary in Singapore. Our role includes advising on cross-border structuring considerations, the reorganisation of the Singapore entity within the wider group architecture, regulatory and corporate compliance interfaces, and the negotiation and implementation of Singapore-law governed components of the transaction documentation, forming an integral part of the client’s proposed 100% acquisition of the target group.
Advising India’s largest cricket fantasy league platform
Collyer Law is advising India’s largest cricket fantasy league platform on the acquisition of all shares in a Singapore-based NFT marketplace platform (specialising in officially licensed cricket digital collectibles) with global operations, particularly in India, from all its existing shareholders comprising leading venture capital funds, startup founders, angel investors and a national cricket board.
Advising India’s largest cricket fantasy league platform
Collyer Law is advising a prominent India-based technology and consumer brand on its strategic reverse-flip restructuring of its India operations, undertaken through a cross-border merger structure. Our mandate covers the full spectrum of Singapore law considerations, including corporate re-domiciliation mechanics, inbound and outbound merger implications, group reorganisation steps, regulatory and foreign investment interfaces and the implementation of the end-state holding structure.
Advising India’s largest cricket fantasy league platform
Collyer Law is advising a prominent India-based technology and consumer brand on its strategic reverse-flip restructuring of its India operations, undertaken through a cross-border merger structure. Our mandate covers the full spectrum of Singapore law considerations, including corporate re-domiciliation mechanics, inbound and outbound merger implications, group reorganisation steps, regulatory and foreign investment interfaces and the implementation of the end-state holding structure.
Legal Services
Advising Khaitan & Co LLP
Collyer Law LLC acted as Singapore legal counsel to Khaitan & Co LLP in connection with legal opinions on the pledge of shares by Moribus Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Virtuous Retail South Asia Pte. Ltd. in favor of Vistra ITCL (India) Limited, acting as the Security Trustee. This transaction relates to financing provided by NBFCs/FPIs (Lenders) to North Delhi Metro Mall Private Limited (Borrower), with Saffron Corporate Consultants Pvt. Ltd. serving as the Arranger.
Collyer Law’s role included issuing Singapore legal opinions on the capacity of the Pledgors to enter into the pledge arrangements and ensuring the enforceability of the pledge under Singapore law.
Financial Services
Advising Khaitan & Co LLP
Collyer Law LLC acted as Singapore legal counsel to Khaitan & Co LLP in connection with legal opinions on the pledge of shares by Moribus Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Virtuous Retail South Asia Pte. Ltd. in favor of Vistra ITCL (India) Limited, acting as the Security Trustee. This transaction relates to financing provided by NBFCs/FPIs (Lenders) to North Delhi Metro Mall Private Limited (Borrower), with Saffron Corporate Consultants Pvt. Ltd. serving as the Arranger.
Collyer Law’s role included issuing Singapore legal opinions on the capacity of the Pledgors to enter into the pledge arrangements and ensuring the enforceability of the pledge under Singapore law.
New Hires
Deals & Matters
Collyer Law welcomes Shukla Shaktibhushan Vedprakash as Senior Associate.
Shakti is a corporate M&A lawyer specialising in venture capital and new-age investments. He has advised numerous clients on fundraising, private equity and venture capital investments, exits, corporate restructurings and strategic alliances/JVs, representing both investors and companies.
