Shirin Tang, Principal and Co-Head of M&A in Singapore shared her insights in IFLR’s “Five Minutes With” series, offering a glimpse into her professional and personal philosophy as a seasoned M&A practitioner.
With over two decades of M&A and private equity experience spanning Asia and the United States, Shirin advises on some of the most complex transactions, including platform investments, joint ventures and club deals, portfolio restructuring, and exits. Shirin has led transactions with an aggregate deal value of over USD 53.5 billion in the last 10 years.
When discussing the essential qualities of a successful M&A lawyer, Shirin emphasized a holistic approach that goes beyond technical proficiency: “In addition to technical legal expertise and critical thinking, the instincts and experience for what will work best with different stakeholders, the nimbleness to “look around corners” and stay ahead of potential pitfalls, the judgement to adequately protect a client’s interests without unnecessarily hindering deal progress, and the organizational aptitude to keep all the moving pieces moving. Being able to subordinate your ego, put yourself in another’s shoes and listen deeply are also invaluable - things often get derailed when these elements are lacking.”
The complete interview is available to IFLR subscribers here.
With over two decades of M&A and private equity experience spanning Asia and the United States, Shirin advises on some of the most complex transactions, including platform investments, joint ventures and club deals, portfolio restructuring, and exits. Shirin has led transactions with an aggregate deal value of over USD 53.5 billion in the last 10 years.
When discussing the essential qualities of a successful M&A lawyer, Shirin emphasized a holistic approach that goes beyond technical proficiency: “In addition to technical legal expertise and critical thinking, the instincts and experience for what will work best with different stakeholders, the nimbleness to “look around corners” and stay ahead of potential pitfalls, the judgement to adequately protect a client’s interests without unnecessarily hindering deal progress, and the organizational aptitude to keep all the moving pieces moving. Being able to subordinate your ego, put yourself in another’s shoes and listen deeply are also invaluable - things often get derailed when these elements are lacking.”
The complete interview is available to IFLR subscribers here.
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