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Ralph Lim—OC Queen Street

02 November 2016
Issue: 7722 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Market leading lawyer joins firm

OC Queen Street has announced the appointment of Ralph Lim as director and head of its corporate and M&A practice.

Ralph has 20 years of experience in advising clients on corporate and commercial matters. His portfolio includes public and private mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, rights issues, placements, equity fund raising, and private equity and venture capital fund investments.

Ralph joins OC Queen Street from a leading Singapore law firm, where he co-headed the merger and acquisition practice and handled many high-profile matters.

Chia Ling Koh, partner OC Queen Street, comments, "Ralph is an experienced and highly regarded lawyer with a successful track record. He is a practical adviser with a keen understanding of technical law who works partnership with his clients to help them achieve their business objectives. We look forward to working with him to support the needs of our local and global clients."

Initially launched in August 2016, OC Queen Street has a formal association with international legal practice Osborne Clarke.

Issue: 7722 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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