Ashok K. Lalwani

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Biography

Ashok K. Lalwani focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and corporate advisory matters. He represents multinational corporations, financial institutions, and state-owned entities across Asia-Pacific and South Asia, with particular emphasis on cross-border transactions involving India, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Ashok advises clients in industries including energy, real estate, hospitality, retail, technology, and financial services, bringing over three decades of experience in international transactional work.

Ashok handles complex public and private M&A transactions, including asset sales, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures. He regularly counsels investment banks, commercial banks, and issuers on initial public offerings, bond offerings, and other capital markets transactions across multiple jurisdictions. His capital markets practice encompasses equity and debt offerings, including sovereign bonds, real estate investment trusts, and American Depository Receipt programs. Ashok provides guidance on U.S. federal securities law compliance for international offerings and advises on regulatory matters affecting cross-border transactions.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers Global, 2008, 2010-2026
•Singapore, Capital Markets: International
•Singapore, Foreign Expert, Capital Markets
•Indonesia, Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets (International Firms)
•Listed, Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide
•Singapore, Capital Markets (International Firms)
•Indonesia, Foreign Expertise Based Abroad, Capital Markets: International
•Listed, Asia Business Law Journal, “The A List,” 2018-2023
•Listed, India Business Law Journal, “The International A List,” 2019-2025
•Listed, IFLR 1000, “Highly Regarded,” Capital Markets (International)
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in Singapore, Capital Markets Law, 2008-2026
•Listed, Legal Era, Global Achievers Awards, “Top India Desk Lawyers,” 2022-2023

Areas of Practice (1)

  • Corporate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Michigan State University, M.B.A.; Michigan State University, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Notre Dame Law School, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2025
Admission:
California; Singapore, foreign lawyer
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, American Association of Singapore, 2020-Present
•Member, Board of Directors, 2020 to present
•President and Member, Board of Directors, 2023-2025
•Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, 2020-2023
•Member, General Committee, The American Club of Singapore, 2011-2019, 2021-2025
•Member, Board of Governors, Singapore American School 2013-2015

Languages:
English, Native and Hindi, Conversational
ISLN:
1001706328

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