About

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Drew & Napier's Competition Law & Regulatory Practice, established in 1999, is the oldest and largest dedicated competition law practice in Singapore.

The Competition Law Practice Group, co-headed by Cavinder Bull, SC, Lim Chong Kin, and Dr. Corinne Chew comprises an experienced and highly qualified team which handles competition and regulatory matters both generally under the Competition Act as well as in the carved-out sectors such as telecommunications, media, energy and post. Dr. Corinne Chew holds a PhD in competition law and policy and has a decade of experience in all areas of competition law and regulatory practice.

We are consistently recognised as the leading competition law practice in Singapore and are the preferred counsel of local companies, multi-national corporations, associations and government bodies for competition matters in Singapore and other ASEAN member countries.

We filed the first merger notification as well as the most number of notifications for decision relating to agreements and conduct under the Competition Act. We also successfully led appeals to the Competition Appeal Board (CAB).

We have worked on every noteworthy competition law-related matter in the telecommunications, media and postal sectors.

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Competition/Antitrust - Singapore

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Drew & Napier is seasoned in handling complex merger filings and competition investigations by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The firm frequently assists competition regulators as well as multinational conglomerates in a variety of sectors, including the TMT, healthcare and transportation industries. The team notably offers competition dispute resolution capability, while also regularly advising clients on antitrust compliance.

Work Highlights

  • Drew & Napier advised Trust-Build Engineering and Construction on an investigation and proposed infringement decision issued by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Corinne Chew
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Corinne Chew
Head of Competition/Antitrust
2
Band 2

Corinne Chew maintains a robust practice handling abuse of dominance investigations and seeking leniency measures from the CCCS. She also assists with distribution agreements and merger filing issues. She has experience advising clients in a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, healthcare and technology.

Corrine is a very strong business partner and possesses very deep experience and knowledge of antitrust issues.

Corrine Chew is our go-to lawyer. She is very responsive and has deep knowledge. She understands the right way around the issue and always finds a workable solution.

Chong Kin Lim
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Chong Kin Lim
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 3

Lim Chong Kin is experienced in handling complex merger filings with the CCCS and also serves as co-head of the antitrust team at Drew & Napier. He has particularly strong expertise in the TMT space.

Lim Chong Kin provides very sound and solid advice with a deep understanding of the business.

He is an excellent lawyer on competition matters, with a proven track record of success in the cases he handles.

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Corinne Chew
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Corinne Chew
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 2
Chong Kin Lim
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Chong Kin Lim
Head of Competition/Antitrust
3
Band 3

Members

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Adam Maniam

Chong Kin Lim

Chong Kin Lim

Head of Department

Corinne Chew

Corinne Chew

Head of Department

Voon Jiet Chia