Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has a leading presence in data centre developments across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The team also frequently works on the real estate aspects of renewable energy and energy transition projects in Singapore and beyond. Moreover, it is noted for advising multinationals on their regional real estate interests, including lease negotiations, the purchase and sale of real estate assets, and the establishment of new regional headquarters. Head of the corporate real estate practice Geraldine Ong has an impressive record in data centre projects, having focused on this sector for many years; she also represents numerous multinationals on the purchase and sale of real estate assets and 'does an outstanding job managing complex, high-risk and high-visibility projects'. En Lai Tan is another pivotal member of the team, also working on data centre projects, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and the sale and purchase of commercial, residential and industrial land and properties, along with joint ventures for property development in Singapore. Michelle Koh impresses at senior associate level.