Morgan Lewis

Bernard Lui

Partner

Bernard is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and also a director at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC, a Singapore law corporation affiliated with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

With more than 25 years of experience, Bernard Lui focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance, including initial public offerings (IPO) and placements, as well as post-IPO corporate governance and compliance issues. A registered professional with the Singapore Exchange (SGX), he also supervises companies listed on the Catalist (the sponsor-supervised board of the SGX).

Extended Profile

Bernard has managed a number of significant M&A and corporate finance transactions across a broad spectrum of sectors. In line with these transactions, he has developed a strong reputation as a deal-maker who can deliver clients’ objectives in an innovative style regardless of complexitíes. His deal work has been recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, and Asialaw Leading Lawyers. IFLR1000 (2014) described him as a “key ‘go to’ guy” for when “strong intellectual input and creative problem solving” is required. Chambers Global (2014) said that Bernard has “very good commercial sense” and “makes his clients feel very comfortable” during transactions. The Legal 500 (2009) acknowledged him as a “quick-thinking” and “outstanding industry expert.”

Bernard is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors’ Professional Development Committee.

Education

  • National University of Singapore, 1991, LLB, Hons

Admissions

  • Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Awards and Affiliations

Recommended, Capital Markets: Local Firms; Shipping: Local Firms, Singapore, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2018)

Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide (2018, 2019)

Ranked, Capital Markets: Domestic, Singapore, Chambers Global (2012–2018)

Ranked, Capital Markets: Domestic, Singapore, Chambers Asia-Pacific (2012–2019)

Recognized, Singapore, Capital Markets Law, Best Lawyers (2015–2016)

Publications

11/20/2018 - Singapore Proposes New Delisting Rules to Protect Minority Interests

3/13/2018 - Singapore Joint Investigations Arrangement to Cover More Financial, Regulatory Offences

4/3/2017 - Singapore Exchange Amends Listing Rules Following Changes to the Companies Act

7/20/2016 - SGX to Set Up Subsidiary Company ‘Regco’ for Regulatory Functions

News

3/3/2017 - Seven Morgan Lewis Stamford Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers in Singapore Guide

2/7/2017 - Morgan Lewis Featured in China Business Law Journal’s 2016 Deal of the Year Report

2/24/2016 - Corporate Counsel Recognize Morgan Lewis in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2016 Edition

Events

4/25/2017 - Morgan Lewis Public Company Academy