Lee Kee Yeng
Partner
Kee Yeng is Co-Head of the Firm’s ESG & Public Policy Practice.
Her areas of practice encompass mergers and acquisitions (for both public and private companies), equity capital markets and corporate advisory work for financial institutions and public companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. Kee Yeng has advised sovereign funds, private equity firms and multinational corporates in an extensive range of domestic and cross-border transactions including public takeovers, private acquisitions and joint ventures. She is also actively involved in the listing of structured warrant programmes on the Singapore Exchange.
Kee Yeng has been recognised for her work in Corporate/M&A in Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific and IFLR1000. She has also been recommended by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for public mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining the Firm, she served as a Justices’ Law Clerk and as an Assistant Registrar with the Supreme Court of Singapore. Kee Yeng joined the Firm in 2007 and has been a Partner since 2009.
Work Highlights
- Advised Jacobs Douwe Egberts, in its S$1.45 billion privatisation offer for Super Group.
- Advised a consortium comprising Warburg Pincus, AVIC Trust, The Straits Trading Company, Cheung Kong Property Holdings and Mr John Lim on the privatisation of ARA Asset Management by way of a scheme of arrangement valued at S$1.8 billion.
- Advised Perennial Real Estate Holdings on the general offer for Perennial China Retail Trust.
Publications
- NCCS conducts public consultation on Singapore’s decarbonisation journey
- Singapore and Ghana launch first call for project applications under Implementation Agreement on carbon credits cooperation
- Singapore substantially concludes the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade negotiations
- IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards to be incorporated into SGX climate reporting rules from FY 2025
- LTA and NEA to continue incentivising adoption of cleaner energy vehicles, with emphasis on electric vehicles
- New Action for Alliance formed to develop guidelines on sustainable packaging for e-commerce sector
- Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration opportunities on carbon capture and storage
- Singapore and the EU conclude negotiations on European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA)
- NRF to invest S$90 million in new Decarbonisation Programme
- ACRA, NUS study finds larger listed companies on track for mandatory climate reporting in FY 2025
- Singapore and the Netherlands conclude MOU on collaboration in international climate science
- Financial Transparency Corridor initiative between Singapore and Cambodia begins with first FIs onboarded
- Provisions of Resource Sustainability Act 2019 on new beverage container return scheme in force
- Registrar of Regulated Dealers issues notice on Environmental Crimes Money Laundering National Risk Assessment
- MAS releases Sustainability Report 2023/2024 setting out strategy on climate resilience and environmental sustainability
- Framework in Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 for codes of practice and directives to counter scams and malicious cyber activities in force
- Singapore and China advance collaboration in green and transition finance
- Singapore and Ghana to collaborate on carbon credits under Article 6 of Paris Agreement
- Singapore issues environmental crimes money laundering national risk assessment
- MTI conducts public consultation on possible improvements to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Singapore, Chile, New Zealand announce Republic of Korea’s successful accession to Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
- MPA announces maritime energy transition collaborations with international agencies
- Lexology In-Depth: Corporate Governance (14th Ed, 2024) - Singapore
- NEA seeks feedback on proposed transboundary movement control of electronic wastes
- Singapore Food Agency seeks feedback on provisions in draft Food Safety and Security Bill on defined food and pre-market approval and provision of non-packaged drinking water
- New Singapore Emission Factors Registry for more accurate reporting of carbon emissions
- SGX RegCo issues consultation paper on incorporation of ISSB standards in sustainability reporting
- New provisions on segregation, treatment, and reporting requirements relating to food waste come into force
- Government enhances support for businesses in transition to low-carbon and sustainable future
- Singapore and Indonesia to collaborate on carbon capture and storage
- NCSS conducts public consultation on sustainable philanthropy framework
- Logistics industry to accelerate pace of green transition with new initiatives to intensify companies’ sustainability efforts and capabilities
- Singapore and Australia sign MOU on green and digital shipping corridor and develop principles to guide development of cross-border electricity trade
- ACRA, SGX RegCo respond to feedback from consultation on Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee recommendations: Mandatory climate reporting for listed issuers and large non-listed companies
- IMDA and GovTech announce digital sustainability initiatives to green the information and communications technology sector
- MAS launches Singapore Sustainable Finance Association
- Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 enabling authorities to deal more effectively with criminal online activities partially in force on 1 February 2024
- COP28: Impact on Singapore and South-east Asia
- Singapore signs first implementation agreement with Papua New Guinea to collaborate on carbon credits under Article 6 of Paris Agreement
- Centre for Climate Research Singapore projections show intensifying urban heat, more wet and dry extremes; NEA launches second grant call under Climate Impacts Science Research
- Singapore and MERCOSUR sign MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
- Implementation of Nutri-Grade requirements for freshly prepared beverages from 30 December 2023
- Singapore and Japan sign memorandum of cooperation to establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
- Singapore publishes eligibility list for international carbon credits under carbon tax regime
- National statement at COP28: Singapore prepared to offtake transition credits
- Singapore and China reaffirm countries’ strong ties and sign MOUs to further boost bilateral cooperation
- MAS launches Transition Credits Coalition (TRACTION) and pilot projects to develop transition credits for early retirement of coal-fired power plants in Asia
- MAS launches world’s first multi-sector transition taxonomy
- MAS publishes code of conduct for providers of ESG rating and data products
- Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act 2023 to take effect from 1 February 2024
- MAS revises FAQs on Disclosure of Interests to provide guidance on determining date of acquisition of or change in interests under Part 7 of Securities and Futures Act 2001
- Green Skills Committee identifies green skills in high demand in energy and sustainability reporting and assurance sectors
- Energy Market Authority announces new emission standards for power generation units and initiatives to meet electricity demand
- Singapore announces changes to gas procurement framework for power sector, and launches next stage of selection of a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution for power generation and bunkering
- SWITCH 2023 - New initiatives launched in sustainability, open innovation, and market access
- MAS lays foundation for safe and innovative use of digital money in Singapore, launches integrated platform for seamless ESG data collection and access
- MAS announced new AI-powered system to support sustainable finance in real estate sector
- MAS announces new AI-powered system to support sustainable finance in real estate sector
- Study on greenwashing in online marketing finds use of vague environmental claims and confusing technical jargon
- Q3 2023 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- Singapore expands quality and standards development efforts to support businesses in green transition
- MAS Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel discusses possible financing mechanisms to accelerate phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Asia and better support decarbonisation of energy, aviation and maritime transport sectors
- Singapore and China sign MOUs relating to variety of sectors including mobility, decarbonisation, and digitalisation
- MAS consults on proposed guidelines for financial institutions on transition planning for a net zero economy
- Singapore sets eligibility criteria for international carbon credits under carbon tax regime
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2023 (9th Ed) - Singapore
- SGX RegCo provides guidance for companies on developing and executing credible climate transition plans
- ASEAN launches negotiations on ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement and commits to bolstering regional economic integration
- LTA reviews point-to-point (P2P) industry structure and regulatory framework
- Carbon tax increase, industry transition framework and provisions allowing use of eligible international carbon credits to take effect 1 January 2024, among other upcoming developments
- UK becomes first economy to accede to the CPTPP
- MTI public consultation on ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA)
- UK and Singapore enhance cooperation in sustainable finance and FinTech
- Online Safety Code issued by IMDA takes effect to enhance online safety and curb spread of harmful content
- Bill passed to mandate compliance with Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises for qualifying leases of retail premises, expected to take effect in February 2024
- MTI consults on ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade negotiations
- MAS and SGX Group to collaborate with Climate Data Steering Committee to strengthen global access to climate transition-related data
- MAS issues consultation paper on Proposed Code of Conduct for ESG Rating and Data Product Providers
- EnterpriseSG and CDP launch new environmental disclosure programme for Singapore enterprises
- UNDP, GLEIF and MAS collaborate to digitise basic ESG credentials for MSMEs
- Extension of Nutri-Grade requirements to freshly prepared beverages from 30 December 2023
- MPA Singapore and Lloyd’s Register sign MOU to facilitate zero-emission shipping across Indian and Pacific Oceans
- MAS releases fourth GFIT taxonomy consultation paper: Coal phase-out criteria under Singapore-Asia Taxonomy
- Online Criminal Harms Bill passed to enable authorities to deal more effectively with criminal online activities
- Bill introduced to mandate compliance with Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises for qualifying retail premises in Singapore
- ACRA, SGX RegCo consult on Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee recommendations: Mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed companies
- Disposable carrier bag charge to be implemented from 3 July 2023
- MAS to set expectations on credible transition planning by financial institutions
- Companies, Business Trusts and Other Bodies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2023 in force on 1 July 2023: Providing for fully virtual or hybrid meetings, revised threshold computation for compulsory acquisition of shares, and other amendments
- Companies, Business Trusts and Other Bodies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2023: Provisions on compulsory acquisition of shares, disqualification of directors and penalties imposed on directors to take effect on 1 July 2023
- Companies, Business Trusts and Other Bodies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2023: Providing for fully virtual or hybrid meetings, revised threshold computation for compulsory acquisition of shares, and other amendments
- Q1 2023 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- MAS launches Finance for Net Zero Action Plan
- Online Criminal Harms Bill introduced to enable authorities to deal more effectively with criminal online activities
- The Corporate Governance Review (13th Ed, 2023) - Singapore
- Bill to amend Resource Sustainability Act 2019 passed to address packaging and food waste
- MTI announces UK’s accession process to CPTPP
- Singapore and UK sign MOU on Green Economy Framework
- MSE announces various sustainability initiatives relating to zero-waste, food and climate resilience
- FTAs in times of economic uncertainty: A quick guide on utilising Singapore’s FTAs for business opportunities
- Budget 2023: Key highlights
- Environmental Public Health (Amendment) Bill passed to implement Progressive Wage Model for waste management sector and revise cleaning business licensing framework
- Singapore and Malaysia conclude frameworks on cooperation in the digital economy and green economy
- Singapore and the EU sign Digital Partnership
- Bill to amend Resource Sustainability Act 2019 introduced to address packaging and food waste
- MOH announces Nutri-Grade requirements to extend to freshly prepared beverages from end-2023
- MOF and ACRA issue responses to key feedback on proposed amendments to Companies Act 1967
- Green Finance Industry Taskforce launches third consultation on green and transition taxonomy
- Legislation to tackle harmful content on online services accessible to users in Singapore in force
- NCCS publishes public feedback received during consultation on Singapore’s raised climate ambition and low-carbon transition
- Singapore Court of Appeal finds that company set up to promote sustainable development owed no fiduciary duty to communities adversely affected by environmental damage
- Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement enters into force
- Q4 2022 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- COP27: Impact on Singapore and South-east Asia
- MTI launches one-stop platform Green Economy Regulatory Initiative (GERI)
- New joint projects agreed under Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative
- Bill to amend Carbon Pricing Act 2018 passed to increase carbon tax rates, introduce industry transition framework and option to use eligible international credits
- SGX launches initiative to recognise sustainable fixed income
- Singapore joins Article 6 Implementation Partnership at COP27
- MTI announces substantial conclusion of negotiations seeking to upgrade Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area
- Singapore joins Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership as member country
- Singapore updates long-term low-emissions development strategy
- Bill passed to tackle harmful content on online services accessible to users in Singapore
- Singapore and China agree 19 MOUs and seek to strengthen cooperation in green finance and capital markets
- Q3 2022 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- Code of practice on WSH duties of chief executives and board of directors gazetted as Approved Code of Practice
- New Technical Reference 109 launched to guide companies on sustainable packaging-related practices
- ABS issues guidelines for sustainable private banking and wealth management practices and PBIG sets common sustainable finance training benchmark for private banking professionals
- Singapore and Australia sign green economy agreement to advance trade and environmental sustainability
- MAS launches ESG Impact Hub to encourage growth of ESG ecosystem
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2022 (8th Ed)
- Bill introduced to tackle harmful content on online services accessible to users in Singapore
- Bill introduced to amend Carbon Pricing Act 2018: Increase in carbon tax, industry transition framework and option to use eligible international carbon credits
- SGX Group and MAS launch SGX ESGenome disclosure portal to streamline sustainability reporting and enhance investor access to ESG data
- NCCS conducts public consultation on raised climate ambition and low-carbon transition
- NEA launches public consultation on Beverage Container Return Scheme
- Code of practice on chief executives’ and board of directors’ WSH duties launched, to be gazetted by October 2022
- Q2 2022 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- Measures for Nutri-Grade beverages to take effect from 30 December 2022
- MAS and Google Cloud launch Point Carbon Zero Programme to catalyse climate FinTech solutions
- MAS releases Sustainability Report 2021/2022 highlighting importance of transition finance
- MAS issues circular on disclosure and reporting guidelines for retail ESG funds effective from 2023
- Singapore and Malaysia to deepen cooperation in digital economy and green economy
- SGX RegCo CEO discusses greenwashing, possible upcoming regulations on making information available, comparable, and trusted
- MTI seeks feedback on proposed legislation to mandate compliance with Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore
- MSE consults on proposed increase in carbon tax and option to use eligible international carbon credits in draft Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Bill
- MCI seeks comments on proposed Code of Practice for Online Safety and Content Code for Social Media Services
- Singapore joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise emissions-intensive sectors
- Singapore ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
- ABS launches industry standard template for banks to engage corporate clients on environmental risk issues
- MAS issues information papers on environmental risk management for banks, asset managers and insurers
- ACRA and SGX RegCo establish committee to advise on sustainability reporting roadmap for Singapore-incorporated companies
- Singapore’s Green Plan: Overview of support measures and grants for sustainable developments
- Singapore Green Bond Framework introduced for issuance of sovereign green bonds
- Green Finance Industry Taskforce consults on second version of green and transition taxonomy
- Q1 2022 Review: Key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- Energy 2050 Committee releases report affirming net-zero feasibility for Singapore power sector by 2050
- The Corporate Governance Review (12th Ed, 2022)
- SGX RegCo sets out expectations regarding business valuations for significant transactions
- Singapore implements export control measures and financial measures in relation to Russia
- Budget 2022: Key highlights
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2021 partially in force from 29 January 2022
- Singapore outlines sanctions and restrictions against Russia in response to invasion of Ukraine
- Singapore signs free trade agreement with Pacific Alliance
- NEA public consultation on disposable carrier bag charge at supermarkets
- ESG & Public Policy: 2021 in Review
- Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in force from 1 January 2022: Businesses benefit from measures facilitating trade and investment
- SGX mandates climate and board diversity disclosures
- COP26: Commitments from Singapore and the region
- ASEAN regional connectivity to be enhanced by Multimodal Transport Act 2021 in effect 28 November 2021
- Singapore and Australia to focus on low emissions cooperation in 2022
- Singapore commits to phasing out unabated coal power by 2050
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill passed, MTI and EMA issue response to feedback on draft Bill
- EMA launches new Singapore Standard for Renewable Energy Certificates, explores geothermal energy
- The journey to low carbon transition: An introduction to carbon pricing
- Enterprise Singapore launches S$180 million Enterprise Sustainability Programme to help at least 6,000 enterprises build sustainability capabilities
- Transition to low-carbon electricity generation sources: Consultation on Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
- SGX consults on mandatory climate and board diversity disclosures
- Key insights on initiatives and developments following National Day Rally Speech 2021
- Extended Producer Responsibility system for e-waste management system under Resource Sustainability Act 2019 implemented
- MSE launches GreenGov.SG as key enabler of national sustainability agenda
- Singapore to develop and deploy low-carbon technological solutions
- MAS, SIC, and SGX RegCo further extend option for electronic dissemination of rights issue and take-over documents until further notice
- Joint venture to establish Climate Impact X, a global exchange and marketplace for carbon credits
- MAS releases inaugural Sustainability Report to chart strategy on climate resilience and environmental sustainability
- Emerging Stronger Taskforce publishes recommendations for a virtually unlimited and sustainable Singapore in a post-Covid-19 economic environment
- Green Finance Industry Taskforce launches guide for climate-related disclosures and framework for green trade finance
- Q1 2021 Review: Five key ESG and public policy developments in Singapore
- The Corporate Governance Review (11th Ed, 2021)
- Covid-19: MAS, SIC and SGX RegCo extend option for electronic dissemination of rights issue and take-over documents to 30 June 2021
- ACRA seeks feedback on wide-ranging proposed amendments to Companies Act
- The Corporate Governance Review (10th Ed, 2020)
- MAS, SIC and SGX RegCo allow electronic dissemination of rights issue and take-over documents until 30 September 2020 in light of Covid-19 situation
- SGX implements new approach to quarterly reporting and enhances continuous disclosure requirements on 7 February 2020
- SGX implements changes to voluntary delisting regime on 11 July 2019
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2019: Singapore chapter
- The Corporate Governance Review (9th Ed, 2019): Singapore chapter
- Singapore regulators clarify take-over rules for dual class share companies