Private Client Practice
Building on our dispute resolution expertise, we also advise and act for private clients by helping to manage their legal affairs effectively. Our clientele includes local and international based individuals, whose professions span a variety of industries such as banking, technology, medical, financial, shipping, and insurance.
Our services include:
- Personal injury and defamation claims;
- Employment and investment disputes;
- Advising and drafting of wills, trust and other estate planning documents; and
- Probate process and administering estates efficiently.
Notable Briefs
The subject matter company holds a capital markets services license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and provides services for investments and portfolio management, as well as family office advisory.
The company owns and operates several vessels, and its customers include major oil and gas players like Shell, Chevron, and Exxon. The dispute was the subject matter of arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration (“SIAC”) Rules and lasted for more than 7 years.
The claim relates to beneficial ownership of shares in a Singapore incorporated holding company. Parties agreed to attempt mediation shortly after proceedings commenced, and we secured a favorable settlement during the Singapore seated mediation proceedings administered by the Singapore Mediation Centre (“SMC”) within nine months from commencement of claim.
The client was awarded various heads of damages and also loss of future earnings. The reported decision by the learned Justice See Kee Oon is available here: https://www.elitigation.sg/gd/s/2024_SGHC_86.
The dispute relates to employee benefits provided for in an Option Grant Deed and Management Equity Incentive Plan, under which our client was entitled to time-based and performance-based options to purchase shares in the ex-employer.
