Expertise

Commercial Transactions

Commercial
Transactions

We advise extensively on a wide range of commercial transactions, including:

  • Consultancy agreements
  • Distribution and reseller agreements
  • Franchise agreements
  • Manufacturing and R&D agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Outsourcing agreements
  • Service agreements
  • Supply agreements

We regularly assist local and multinational companies with drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial transactions.  We have acted for clients in Singapore and the rest of Asia with respect to commercial technology procurement and deployment deals, government tender projects, expansion of local and international distribution or supply channels, and provision of cutting-edge software services.

Our pragmatic approach focuses on the issues that matter to your business. We balance the internal considerations that often accompany these matters against the legal and regulatory aspects of doing business to develop innovative solutions.

Credentials

Representative Matters

Digital transformation project

Advised a leading logistics service provider on a computer systems integration and support services agreement.

Metaverse development agreement

Represented a technology startup on its agreement for the development of a metaverse, digital token and related technologies.

Cross-border licensing and commercial agreements

Advised a global technology solutions and content provider on cross-border licence, outsourcing and distribution agreements.

Commercial and tender projects

Advised a global content provider on various commercial agreements and tender projects in the APAC region.

Commercial agreement template

Acted for a global cloud software platform provider in preparing a commercial agreement template.

Software platform services agreement

Represented a supply chain finance services company on its agreement to provide software platform services to a major Singapore bank.

Testimonials

OrionW is “very knowledgeable about the technology sector, very responsive and very commercial.”

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

OrionW provides “an excellent service, is very knowledgeable in the technology sector and provides excellent value for money.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang leads the team and provides outstanding support, based on many years of experience."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “a high quality TMT firm with reliable and consistent output.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition

Testimonials

"The team has extensive experience in TMT, and is always responsive and standby the clients’ needs. OrionW has unique quality to fully understand the client’s needs and tailor their advice to the client’s situation."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has “deep sectoral knowledge of telecommunications and technology and associated regulation; diligent, timely and cost-effective work.”

Asialaw Profiles 2021 edition

Testimonials

Winnie Chang is “approachable, deeply knowledgeable and responsive.”

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is a “great boutique law firm specialising in technology. The firm is strong on complex commercial technology arrangements. The soft skills of the firm are impressive including clear and responsive communication with clients.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

“OrionW is very strong on technology law, including regulatory, commercial and M&A matters, and my ‘go to’ firm in Singapore.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW gives “clear, practical advice that is delivered promptly..."

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

“We enjoyed working with OrionW. Communication, understanding of the deal, knowledge and application of the law as well as good budget management were all strengths. There were no weaknesses during the transaction.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang is super responsive and practical in giving advice."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has the “ability to understand our business and our needs, combined with high work capacity and the ability to get things done in time with the right quality.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “pragmatic, responsive, set expectations correctly.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “knowledgeable about the regulatory issues. Assisted with regulator communications.”

Asialaw Profiles 2019 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is an extremely experienced and able technology lawyer, with a very practical commercial approach.

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang has a robust practice in the TMT space and frequently advises on matters relating to fintech, including blockchain and payment services issues. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2021 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is very knowledgeable and responsive.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2024 edition

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