Global law firm Greenberg Traurig continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the addition of shareholder Azlan Mohamed Noh in the firm’s Singapore office.
Mohamed Noh, who joins Greenberg Traurig from Baker McKenzie, is part of a wave of new hires in the firm’s Singapore office. He will join the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice, which is helping clients capitalize on ever-expanding cross-border work.
“Greenberg Traurig has been strategically growing its presence in key markets and industries in Asia with lawyers who embody the firm’s core principles of excellence, innovation and client service,” Richard A. Rosenbaum, executive chairman of Greenberg Traurig, said. “As a mergers and acquisitions lawyer with experience handling complicated cases from New York to Hong Kong to Singapore, Azlan is an exciting addition to our firm who will be a key resource for our clients.”
Mohamed Noh focuses on cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. He has advised multinational companies, financial institutions and private equity firms on their acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spinoff and carve-out transactions, and other investments. He has counselled clients on projects related to digital infrastructure, energy, real estate, transportation, health care and natural resources.
Greenberg Traurig recently added six lawyers to the office, including shareholders Jek Aun Long, Benedict Tan, Joshua Heng, and associate Melvin Ng, who were hired as part of an investment funds team. The firm also added Stella Bae, an energy and natural resources shareholder, and Kyle Oh, an M&A shareholder.
“Asia has become a key driver of global economic growth, but operating there requires lawyers who understand the constant fluctuations in the region’s business, legal and political landscape,” Joseph Kim, Singapore managing shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, said. “Greenberg Traurig has already built a strong and experienced team in Singapore and our offices in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo, and now Azlan will add his deep understanding of the complex, cross-border work needed to thrive there.”
A native Australian, Mohamed Noh has practiced in Sydney, London and Singapore. Aside from his M&A work, he has extensive experience advising clients on project development. He also has advised Asian institutions interested in acquiring and/or developing assets in Australia and the Middle East.
“I was attracted to Greenberg Traurig because of the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit, its understanding of local rules and markets, and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in offices throughout Asia and the world,” Mohamed Noh said. “I’m excited about joining this strong and growing team in Singapore that will help provide the full range of services to our clients.”
