Clifford Chance appoints new Managing Partner in Singapore

Clifford Chance appoints new Managing Partner in Singapore

Valerie Kong has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Clifford Chance's Singapore office effective 1 October 2022. She will be taking over from Kai-Niklas Schneider who will focus on his practice and his Financial Investors role on the firm's top strategic decision body, the Executive Leadership Group.

Valerie has been a partner in the office's Corporate practice since 2014 and she specializes in M&A advising financial investors and multinational corporations on their minority investments and majority acquisitions in the Southeast Asia region, as well as portfolio divestments and strategic joint ventures. She brings excellent leadership experience having held many positions within the firm globally, including since 2019 as a member of the Partner Selection Group, which is responsible for making recommendations on partner promotions and partner hires globally. She also has previously served on the Asia Pacific Leadership Group and the Singapore Leadership Group.

Valerie said, "I am honored and excited to be taking on this role for the firm. We have an impressive track record advising clients for more than 40 years in Singapore and work hard to anticipate needs and exceed expectations. I have been part of the growth journey over the past 20 years and look forward to further strengthening our market leading practice. I am equally passionate about our team and people, and will continue to foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration which I believe is key to our continued success."

Valerie is admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and in Singapore. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Law (first class honours).