Farhana Sharmeen
Farhana Sharmeen, Co-Deputy Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Asia offices and head of the firm’s Singapore law practice, advises clients globally on complex cross-border transactions with a Singapore nexus. Farhana combines over 25 years of extensive cross-discipline expertise and a sophisticated understanding of Singapore’s regulatory landscape to guide financial institutions and companies on corporate and finance transactions, compliance, and governance matters involving: Public and private M&A Private equity Emerging companies Fintech and financial regulatory issues Investment funds ESG issues She guides clients through myriad issues that arise in transactions with commercial pragmatism and sensitivity. Farhana views each matter through a bespoke lens, leveraging an understanding of the client’s objectives with a deep bench of transactional expertise to deliver first-of-their-kind solutions. A recognized leader at the firm, she serves as Asia Chair of the ESG Practice Working Committee. She previously served on the Global EEO Committee and Training & Career Enhancement Committee . Farhana is Chairperson of the Law Society of Singapore’s Corporate Practice Committee and a Fellow Member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore. She regularly writes on ESG and Singapore corporate and regulatory law. She maintains an active pro bono practice, with a particular focus on migrant workers and human rights issues. · Latham & Watkins LLP
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Farhana Sharmeen is Co-Deputy Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Asia offices and head of the firm's Singapore law practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising financial institutions and companies on corporate and finance transactions, compliance, and governance matters, including M&A, private equity, fintech, ESG, and investment funds.