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22 Apr 2026

Ashurst ADTLaw advises CICT on record S$3.9bn proposed acquisition of Paragon on Orchard Road

"Ashurst ADTLaw advised CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust on the proposed S$3.9 billion acquisition of Paragon, a premier freehold integrated development on Orchard Road (retail podium, medical suites and office towers), from Cuscaden Peak. The deal strengthens CICT’s position as the largest private owner of commercial real estate in Singapore and secures exposure to the tightly held medical suites sector. The transaction was handled by a multi-practice Ashurst team led by Tao Koon Chiam and Yi Ming Choo, highlighting the firm’s experience in complex, high‑value real estate deals."

Law firms and parties assisted: Ashurst ADTLaw (including Ashurst’s NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance) advised CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on the proposed acquisition of Paragon from seller Cuscaden Peak. Transaction summary: CICT proposed a S$3.9 billion acquisition of Paragon, a premier freehold integrated development on Orchard Road comprising a retail podium, medical suites and office towers. The deal reinforces CICT’s position as the largest owner of private commercial real estate in Singapore and secures exposure to the tightly held medical suites sector; it was described as a landmark, high‑value transaction for Singapore’s commercial real estate market. Lawyers who participated (seniority/practice information as stated in the press release): - Team leads: Tao Koon Chiam (team lead) and Yi Ming Choo (team lead). - Supported by: Zheng Kai Chok; Cheryl Chui; Edwin Poh; Mei An Chan; Samantha Lim; Hui Lyi Tay; Iris Lo. - Partners who provided counsel: Pauline Tan (Partner); Angie Ng (Partner); Clarence Ding (Partner); Jean Woo (Partner). - Additional supporting lawyers: Karen Mitra; Gaby Stach; Anavi Suri; Adelle Elhosni; Ernest Koh; Sheena Teng; Yoong San Tan; Ariane Kea; Kevin Adidharma. The engagement drew on a multi‑practice team spanning real estate, corporate transactions, competition, IP, global loans, employment and Ashurst Advance (the firm’s technology‑led NewLaw division).
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