FOO MAW SHEN, Managing Director of the firm, has 30 years of experience in high value commercial litigation, cross border disputes and conducted international arbitration under arbitral rules of SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, CIETAC and AAA.

His practice focus areas range from restructuring of listed entities to insider trading and breach of the Securities and Futures Act to litigating high profile and landmark  cases involving insolvency, shareholder and boardroom disputes, commercial fraud, trust laws, property and construction disputes, urgent injunction applications and gaming issues

Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, Maw Shen had managed the China practice of a leading law firm for a number of years and hence is well versed with the realities of operating in China and the challenges clients face.

He has the full confidence and trust of his clients which include accounting firms, listed companies, venture capitalists, state owned enterprises and gaming operators among others, to achieve cost effective results. He is recognised for quality work and recent commendations by an arbitration tribunal that “…legal work was of a high calibre and [arbitration] was efficiently carried out by Counsel…”

• Best Lawyers List for Arbitration and Mediation 2024-2025
• Best Lawyers List for Arbitration and Mediation 2023-2024
• Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia – Commercial Litigation 2023
• Best Lawyers List for Arbitration and Mediation 2022-2023
• Best Lawyers List for Arbitration and Mediation 2021-2022
• Member of Law Society Disciplinary Panel
• Member of Institute of Valuers and Appraisers Disciplinary Panel
• Fellow, Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore
• Member of Singapore Mediation Centre panel of mediators for insolvency

CHU HUA YI, with 15 years of experience, is the Deputy Managing Director of the firm.  His litigation and international arbitration practice span a broad spectrum from commercial and corporate disputes, fraud, cross-border investment disputes to construction disputes. Being fluent in English and Mandarin, he represents and is a trusted advisor to clients from China and Taiwan.

He has also developed a well-regarded criminal defence practice dealing with statutory offences under the Securities and Futures Act, Companies Act and the Penal Code as well as regulatory issues under the SGX Listing Rules.  Reflecting his good standing, he has also represented the Law Society before the Disciplinary Tribunal and the Court of Three Judges.

Hua Yi believes in giving back to the society and his volunteer activities include being a facilitator for the Preparatory Course leading to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations conducted by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education.  On a pro bono basis, he also represents accused persons under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme.

CHAN WAN HONG, Senior Director, who heads the corporate practice of the firm has more than 20 years of practical experience in corporate and commercial transactions. He is a client-focused and business-oriented practitioner who provides pragmatic advice and brings commercial sensibilities and a solutions-based approach to complex deals.

Wan Hong specialises in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments as well as corporate finance and capital markets transactions. He advises extensively on equity and quasi-equity investments in various businesses, early to late-stage fundraising rounds, and business and asset acquisitions across various industries. He also advises multinational clients on structuring of joint ventures and resolving disputes between joint venture partners.

Wan Hong has in-depth expertise in SGX-ST listing issues ranging from initial public offerings and secondary fund raising, investments in listed companies, reverse takeover and general takeover offers, corporate actions by listed issuers and listing disclosure requirements.

Wan Hong has been a senior partner in leading law firms and is recognized as a Notable Practitioner for Capital Markets and M & A by IFLR1000. He has been ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific for his startups and emerging companies practice in Singapore since 2022, and has been recognized by Business Today as one of the top 10 startups and emerging companies lawyers in Singapore in 2023.

Wan Hong “is well regarded for his startups practice. He regularly acts for startups and emerging companies, as well as funds, on fundraising exercises.” – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022

GOH JIA JIE is a Senior Associate at the firm.

As an astute legal practitioner with strong business acumen, Jia Jie appreciates the complexities and nuances of each case. He is also an attentive and empathic listener, which enables him to provide effective and creative solutions that are tailored to his clients’ needs. He has been lauded by clients for his ability to remain composed and undaunted in the face of challenges, and is recognised for his reliability, responsiveness, and dedication to his craft.

His experience spans a wide range of contentious and non-contentious civil and commercial matters including: shareholders’ disputes, breaches of directors’ duties, corporate insolvency, and construction disputes. He has acted for listed companies, SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, developers, contractors, and construction professionals.

He has represented clients in all levels of court and in adjudications under the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.

Jia Jie is proficient in English and Chinese – which places him in good stead when representing Mandarin-speaking clients.

FOO JYH HOWE is an Associate at the firm.

A dedicated and diligent litigation lawyer, Jyh Howe’s key strength is providing creative and practical solutions in a clear, concise manner to enable clients to achieve the result that best suits their commercial needs.

Jyh Howe’s litigation experience spans a wide variety of civil matters including defamation, contractual disputes, and breach of trust. He has a strong background in intellectual property law and has advised on personal data protection laws and copyright laws.

He is proficient in English and Chinese.

PNG JUN HAN is an Associate at the firm.

Jun Han is a reliable and committed corporate lawyer. His insightful appreciation of commercial realities and adaptive thinking skills are key to his ability to guide clients through complex corporate transactions, as a trusted legal advisor.

His corporate portfolio includes: mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments and regulatory advice on employment, data protection issues and digital payment services. His keen interest in regulatory matters and legal developments complements his transactional practice, rendering him well-placed to advance clients’ commercial interests and manage potential risks.

He is proficient in English and has a working command of the Chinese language.