John Cheah

John Cheah is an associate in the Singapore office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He is a member of the firm’s Finance Practice Group.

John has experience advising borrowers, sponsors and lenders on complex international financing transactions, including direct lending transactions by private credit funds, special situation financings, debt restructurings, sponsor-led leveraged buy-outs, leveraged finance, project financings, green and sustainability linked financings, fund financings (including subscription line, NAV and hybrid financings) and digital assets-linked financings. His experience also includes a secondment at UBS AG as legal counsel to their investment banking division.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, John was a senior associate with a leading Singapore law firm.

John received his Bachelor of Laws with Honors from the National University of Singapore in 2016, where he was placed on the Dean’s List for his final year of studies. He is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Capabilities

• Finance
• Business Restructuring and Reorganization

Credentials

Education:

• National University of Singapore - 2016 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Admissions:

• Singapore – Advocate and Solicitor