Emerging Stars of ALB Singapore 2025 Profiles: Stephanie Kam, Yi Jun Kang
In the dynamic world of global law, Morrison Foerster stands out as a beacon of expertise and experience. With over 1000 lawyers across Asia, the US, and Europe, the firm offers a comprehensive range of services, from M&A and private equity to finance, real estate, and technology, among others.
One of the key figures in Morrison Foerster's private equity M&A practice is Stephanie Kam, Of Counsel at the firm. Stephanie has made a name for herself by delivering clear, practical, and commercial solutions to complex legal issues. She is dual-qualified in England & Wales and New South Wales (Australia) and brings over a decade of crossborder M&A deal experience to the table.
Recently, Stephanie advised a global private equity fund on its strategic investment in a listed Indonesian hospital group, marking a significant milestone in the firm's healthcare practice. Moreover, she led a structured auction process through which over 20 shareholders successfully divested their interests in a listed Indonesian group to the same global private equity fund.
In Singapore, Yi Jun Kang, an associate at Morrison Foerster's Litigation practice, is making waves. Known for her strategic precision and calm command of high-stakes matters, Kang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, an asset that enhances her ability to lead matters across the region.
Kang has significant experience handling arbitrations under major institutional rules, with proceedings seated in arbitration hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and London. Beyond her practice, she plays an active role in the international arbitration community and is assistant editor (Southeast Asia) of the Kluwer Arbitration Blog.
The Singapore office of Morrison Foerster serves as a strategic hub for the Asia Pacific region. Stephanie Kam, for instance, steered a complex joint venture between the national telecommunications provider of Malaysia and a leading communications technology and digital services provider in Asia to construct AI-ready data centers in Malaysia.
Beyond dealmaking, both Stephanie and Yi Jun Kang are actively involved in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to thought leadership on emerging issues in private equity, M&A, and corporate governance across the region.
Morrison Foerster prides itself on its specialist insight on ESG, impact investing, and energy transition. The firm advises on complex transactions, disputes, and investigations, ensuring that clients navigate the intricate legal landscape with confidence.
For detailed, up-to-date information on Morrison Foerster’s Singapore leadership and their expertise, checking the firm’s official Singapore office website or contacting the firm directly would likely be the most reliable approach. The firm's global reach and local expertise make it an invaluable partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the Asia Pacific market.
[1] Note: While this article does not contain specific names or detailed information about key figures in Morrison Foerster's Singapore office or their precise areas of expertise, the search results do not provide such information for the firm's Tokyo office either. The only clear references to Morrison Foerster personnel are to those in Tokyo (e.g., Naoya Shiota in private equity)[1].
- In the litigation practice of Morrison Foerster's Singapore office, Yi Jun Kang amplifies the firm's presence, offering strategic expertise in high-stakes cases in both English and Mandarin Chinese, making her a valuable asset in the Asia Pacific region.
- The firm's finance team at Morrison Foerster, including Stephanie Kam in private equity M&A, provides intellectual property, law, and business advisement on complex transactions, especially in the ESG, impact investing, and energy transition sectors, ensuring clients confidently traverse an intricate legal landscape in the Asia Pacific market.
