Charles Russell Speechlys has appointed Gustina Singgih to its corporate team in London. Gustina was previously deputy general counsel at Babcock International Group, where she led the legal function for the land and aviation divisions. She brings significant expertise in M&A, joint ventures and complex financing transactions, particularly across aerospace, defence, security, engineering and financial services.
Her earlier career includes roles as head of legal at SME Capital, counsel at Aztec Group and associate at White & Case in its energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance team. With a strong international network of contacts, Gustina’s arrival is expected to enhance the firm’s global transactional capability across key centres of wealth.
David Collins, partner and head of the firm’s business advisory & transaction services division, said: ‘Gustina has a very impressive track record, both in private practice and in-house, and is very well connected within industries and jurisdictions which are strategically very important for us. She brings substantial experience advising on corporate and commercial transactions, and her sector expertise aligns well with our strategic ambitions, particularly internationally.’
Commenting on her appointment, Gustina said: ‘It’s fantastic to be joining a firm that is proactive, growing and has a clear international strategy. I am looking forward to working with colleagues, clients and intermediaries in all of these regions and exploring opportunities for existing clients and my own contacts.’ Her arrival follows the addition of corporate partners Francis Li and Wendy Fong in Hong Kong, furthering the firm’s international growth strategy.
