Practice Areas

We provide assistance to corporate and commercial entities and individuals in contentious and non-contentious matters in areas such as contractual disputes, matters encompassing tort and matters relating to the Companies Act, Insolvency Act and Bankruptcy Act. In this regard we provide the following:-

Representing clients in contentious and complex monetary and non-monetary claims litigation in the Magistrate’s Court, District Court, High Court, the Court of Appeal and in arbitration.
Advising on the best available option to take in a contentious matter
Advising on contractual and statutory rights
Advising on and representing clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution such as mediation

Crime is an area that our lawyers are experienced in. We understand the need for you to know your rights and liability in this area of the law. In this regard, our lawyers provide advisory services and legal representation in a wide variety of offences under the Penal Code and other statutes. Whether you intend to plead guilty to a charge or intend to contest charges and claim trial, we are able to advise and represent you.

Construction disputes arise at any point during or after construction. They are complex and time sensitive and require specialised focus.Getting early advice from our experienced lawyers can be the key to saving the project and avoiding unnecessary costs and delays. Some of the areas our lawyers can assist you with include:

Building contract negotiations
Claims for delay
Claims for negligent construction
Claims under breach of statutory regulations

Your property is a significant asset, and it is essential to protect your interests. Our real estate lawyers are experts in the field and go out of their way to provide a qualified and effective service, resulting in a smooth transaction, and giving you peace of mind. Our clients include major domestic and international banking and financial institutions, listed and unlisted corporations, property developers as well as private individuals. Our experience in handling property transactions include:

Preparation of options and contracts for sale
Acting for property developers in the sale and purchase of parcels of land
CPF transactions related to residential property
Sale, Purchase and Mortgage, Redemptions and Refinancing of HDB Flats and Private Properties
En-bloc Property Transactions
Transfers of Properties (Post – Divorce)

Our lawyers are adept at dealing in Landlord and Tenant matters. Our services include:

Drafting landlord and tenant agreements including commercial and residential leases and tenancies
Negotiating the terms of the agreements
Dealing with ancillary matters which may arise during the term of the agreement
Handling disputes between landlords and tenants

The sensitive issues involved in family and matrimonial matters mean that extra care and understanding is required. We take time to listen and to help you understand your rights and obligations under the laws that govern matrimonial and family relationships in Singapore. We provide services on all aspects of family and matrimonial matters, including:

Contested and Uncontested divorce proceedings
Adoptions
Maintenance claims
Mediations
Divisions of matrimonial assets

Our expertise in estate & succession planning will help you navigate legal issues of asset ownership, protection, and distribution, both during life and upon death. An effective estate plan is a legal strategy that ensures a client’s personal objectives concerning the administration and succession to his or her wealth are implemented according to the law. Our services include:

Probate and Administration of Estates
Advising on and preparation of wills
Creation of Trusts
Guardianship and Childrens’ welfare
Powers of Attorney
Property transfers and related matters
Appointment of Deputy under the Mental Capacity Act

We provide assistance to:

Vehicle owners / drivers
Passengers / Pillions
Pedestrians
Family of Fatal accident victim with a view to obtaining the best compensation for our client in the circumstances of their case.

Employment Law generally involves the employment relationship between companies and employees. Our expertise in this area include an in-depth knowledge of the Employment Act, Work Injury Compensation Act, the Employment Claims Act and all other related legislation. In this area, our lawyers are experienced in representing both employers and employees. Our lawyers are vastly experienced in handling:

Litigation including wrongful dismissal actions and restraint of trade clauses
Compensation claims arising from work-related disputes, including wrongful or unfair dismissal
Claims under the Employment Act, Work Injury Compensation Act and related statutory provisions
Advising on Employment Claims Act and matters relating to the Employment Claims Tribunal
Advice on aspects of the main obligations, or terms of non-union employment relationships
Drafting and advice on written contracts of non-solicitation and non-competition clauses
Drafting of employment contracts and collective agreements