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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.

Bernard Lui focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance, including initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary fundraisings, and corporate turnarounds and restructuring, as well as corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues. Bernard is the leader of the firm’s Singapore corporate and business transactions practice. With 30 years of experience, Bernard has managed a number of significant cross-border M&A and corporate finance transactions across a broad spectrum of sectors including healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

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We value Bernard’s vast experience and smart advice throughout the engagement.
The Legal 500
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Well placed to assist with a variety of matters involving securities regulations.
Chambers Asia-Pacific
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His ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and issues is one of his key strengths.
Chambers Asia-Pacific
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Bernard has developed a strong reputation as a dealmaker who can deliver clients’ objectives in an innovative style regardless of complexities. His regional deal work has been recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, and Asialaw Leading Lawyers.  Chambers Asia Pacific said that Bernard is “highly experienced and well known in our industry. His ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and issues is one of his key strengths.” Bernard is also appreciated by clients for his “good awareness of the key drivers from the commercial perspective and providing clear advice.” The Legal 500 described him as a “quick-thinking” and “outstanding industry expert” who has a “very keen grasp of commercial drivers backed by solid technical legal knowledge.”

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

  • National University of Singapore, 1991, LLB, with hons
  • Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Recognized, Capital Markets Law, The Best Lawyers in Singapore (2022) 

Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate (2018–2023) 

Leading Individual, Capital Markets: Equity and Debt: Local Firms, Singapore, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2020–2024)

Leading Individual, Capital Markets: Local Firms, Singapore, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2019)

Recommended, Corporate and M&A: Local Firms, Singapore, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2020–2024)

Recommended, Restructuring and Insolvency: Local Firms, Singapore, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2020–2024)

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

Ranked, Capital Markets: Domestic, Singapore, Chambers Global (2012–2024)

Ranked, Capital Markets: Domestic, Singapore, Chambers Asia-Pacific (2012–2025)