Benjamin ST Tay, Deputy Head, Corporate Real Estate, Rajah & Tann
Benjamin has a 16-year track record of involvement in multiple real estate transactions involving prominent commercial buildings in Singapore’s central business district and industrial properties administered by Jurong Town Corporation (“JTC”).
His expertise spans the spectrum of sale and purchase transactions, and he was involved in multiple transactions relating to commercial properties such as Duo Tower, Cross Street Exchange, 20 Anson, So Sofitel, Wisteria Mall, Yee Tee Point, Jurong Point, and other significant assets within Singapore.
Benjamin’s proficiency extends to matters related to JTC land, including built-to-suit transactions and share and asset sale and purchase agreements pertaining to JTC properties.
In the industrial space, Benjamin represents a diverse clientele consisting of funds investing in Singapore’s industrial properties and end users seeking properties for various purposes, notably data centres as well as built-to-suit properties.
Through extensive experience, he has developed insights into clients’ commercial needs and an appreciation of JTC’s industrial policy. Benjamin is deeply committed to assisting his clients in complying with these policies while effectively addressing their specific needs.
Benjamin has earned notable recognition from reputable legal publications. He is a ranked lawyer in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, with clients praising him for being a “seasoned professional who knows how to tackle challenging situations”, and a “go-to lawyer for all deals where possible”.
He is also recognised as a Next Generation Lawyer by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, a Rising Star by asialaw 2024, and a Leading Individual in Real Estate by Best Lawyers since 2023. Additionally, Asian Legal Business included Benjamin in their esteemed 40 Under 40 list for Corporate Real Estate in 2019, a testament to his involvement in significant deals and the accolades bestowed upon him by his peers, superiors, and clients.
Rajah & Tann Asia (“RTA”) is one of the largest regional networks which brings together law firms and lawyers in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross border transactions. RTA’s geographical reach also includes Singapore-based regional desks focussing on Brunei, Japan and South Asia. With over 1,000 fee earners, we are able to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region.
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