Strategic Expansion in Southeast Asia

The move signals Baker McKenzie’s continued investment in top-tier talent to meet the evolving needs of clients navigating complex cross-border transactions. Mr. Stathopoulos brings over 20 years of experience in international capital markets, notably in cross-border equity capital markets (ECM) offerings in Southeast Asia.

• Extensive Experience: Mr. Stathopoulos is US-qualified and joins from A&O Shearman.
• Regional Focus: His expertise spans across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
• Broad Advisory Role: He advises issuers, underwriters, selling shareholders, and investment banks on meaningful listings.

Expertise and Market Recognition

Mr. Stathopoulos’s expertise extends beyond ECM to include corporate and sovereign debt offerings,liability management transactions,and aspects of US federal securities laws impacting foreign private issuers. His market recognition includes being ranked as a Leading Partner in Legal500 2025 for capital markets in both Singapore and the Philippines.

Leadership Perspectives

Key figures within Baker McKenzie have expressed enthusiasm about the strategic hire.

We are excited to welcome Alexander to the Singapore office. Alexander’s remarkable track record and market reputation will substantially enhance our transactional capabilities. as we see investors increasingly routing investment into Southeast Asia to navigate geopolitical complexities using Singapore as a regional hub, Alexander’s expertise positions us perfectly to serve these refined capital markets demands.
James Huang, managing principal of Baker McKenzie Wong & leow in Singapore

Christina Lee, Asia Pacific Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Capital Markets Practice, emphasized the importance of adapting to evolving global dynamics.

Today’s global capital markets are rapidly evolving in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics. Alexander’s proven ability to structure innovative cross-border solutions for complex transactions, combined with our Firm’s global reach and leading advisory practices, enables us to deliver exceptional value to clients navigating a more complex multi-jurisdictional capital raising landscape.
Christina Lee, asia Pacific Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Capital Markets Practice

Steven Sieker, Baker mckenzie’s Asia chief executive, highlighted the firm’s commitment to client excellence through strategic talent investments.

Alexander’s appointment underscores Baker McKenzie’s continued commitment to client excellence. By investing in top-tier talent across key jurisdictions, we ensure our clients receive the highest quality legal solutions to succeed in today’s increasingly complex business and regulatory landscape.
Steven Sieker, Baker McKenzie’s Asia chief executive

Alexander Stathopoulos’s Vision

Mr. Stathopoulos shared his enthusiasm for joining Baker McKenzie, citing the firm’s global reach and commitment to Asia as key factors.

I’m delighted to join Baker McKenzie at such an exciting time in the Firm’s growth trajectory. The Firm’s commitment to Asia, combined with its unique global reach, creates an ideal platform to seamlessly bridge international capital markets requirements with local execution to deliver optimal outcomes for clients across jurisdictions.
Alexander Stathopoulos, Principal, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Baker McKenzie’s Global Footprint

Baker mckenzie boasts a significant transactional presence with over 2,700 deal practitioners in 45 jurisdictions. The firm is known for its expertise in complex,cross-border transactions,with over 65% of its deals being multijurisdictional. Baker McKenzie has assisted clients in raising capital across more than 40 stock exchanges worldwide and holds the distinction of being ranked for capital markets in more jurisdictions than any other firm by Chambers.

Recent Strategic Hires in Asia Pacific

Mr. Stathopoulos’s appointment is part of a broader strategy of expanding Baker McKenzie’s presence in the Asia Pacific region.Recent additions to the firm and its member firms include:

• Chris Milliken in Vietnam
• Shirin Tang and Ang Lip Kian in Singapore
• Bima Sarumpaet in Indonesia
• Bryan Paisley in Sydney