Chambers Asia Pacific
Corporate/M&A 2022 – Band 4 for 3 consecutive years
Noted by Chambers as being “well versed in assisting both domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A and private equity deals.”
Steven Lo is hailed by clients as "a calming presence on transactions who renders advice that is strategic and practical". He is well versed in assisting both domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A and private equity deals.
“Steven Lo assists companies with M&A and joint venture formation and is particularly active on matters in the technology space.”
Steven Lo wins effusive praise from clients who say "His knowledge and experience with public M&A is second to none" and describe him as someone who "walks you through issues succinctly whilst finding the pragmatic and commercially sensible solution". He is well equipped to advise both bidders and targets, as well as financial advisers.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Corporate and M&A 2022 - Recommended Lawyer for 5 consecutive years
Capital Markets 2022 - Recommended Lawyer
Projects & Energy 2016 - Recommended Lawyer
A client noted Steven Lo as a superb legal practitioner that apply himself across the most complex corporate situations. He develops “meaningful solutions that have a consequential impact on transaction outcomes.”
He is “great” and “highly capable in deal management.”
Steven Lo has "a razor-sharp ability to comprehend not just the technical structure but also the commercial dynamics of a takeover" and "can steer clients in the right strategic direction”.
Steven is also noted as a "highly experienced corporate/M&A lawyer", for "providing solid advice" and for "understanding commercial issues and realities".
IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Corporate/M&A 2021 - Highly Regarded for 3 consecutive years
"Steven Lo is professional, experienced and importantly very helpful. He goes the extra mile to put the client in a better position."
"Steven's user-friendliness to in-house counsels and investment bankers alike stems from his innate pragmatism, communicativeness, solid instincts and robust views. He confronts complex and time-critical exigencies with an ease born from years of experience applying the listing rules and the Takeover Code in unprecedented situations."
"Able to distil complex legalese into an easy-to-understand manner."
“Understands client's needs, addresses issues incisively and shows a breadth of experience in handling matters.”
“Personable and able to deliver practical advice expediently. Quiet confidence blended with a sense of knowing what is important and what is negotiable.”
Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Corporate and M&A 2021 – Distinguished Practitioner for 2 consecutive years
Clients commend Steven Lo as “experienced, knowledgeable, patient, quiet confidence, approachable and consultative.”
He is also noted as “responsive, practical, relevant, broad and strategic".
Best Lawyers International: Singapore
Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022 edition) – Endorsed individual for 2 consecutive years