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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Drew & Napier is a leader in the litigation field, deftly handling the highest-profile matters before the Singapore and international courts. The team has a wealth of experience in cross-border cases, with expertise that covers the full range of litigation work, including fraud and general commercial disputes such as shareholder and joint venture disputes. The firm skilfully advises significant clients, such as governments, high net worth individuals and large companies. The department is involved in major cases in the finance sector, both for and opposite financial institutions. The practice acts for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Strengths
They have an experienced team with very good understanding and knowledge of the law and regulations, in addition to being very practical and pragmatic.
Every question, enquiry or request has been attended to expeditiously and responded to in great detail.
They are client-focussed, have sound judgement and are well resourced, with a depth of talent in the team that is unmatched in the industry.
Work Highlights
Drew & Napier acted for Hin Leong Trading's liquidators in a fraudulent trading case in Singapore, seeking recovery of over USD3.5 billion from the directors of the company, the Lim family.
Notable practitioners
Cavinder is extremely good. He is a very good advocate, team leader and person.
Jimmy is knowledgeable on the law and very reliable.
He is one of the best out there. He is a top lawyer with amazing client relationships.
Jimmy Yim very much puts client needs ahead of his own and listens to what the client needs.
Mahesh is an excellent examiner, very good on his feet and very sharp. He is very solution-oriented.
Adam Maniam is the director of the dispute resolution practice at Drew & Napier. He is well-regarded for his focus on criminal litigation and has been involved in multi-jurisdictional litigations involving financial investigations and claims of fraud.
Adam is very good at what he does. He is very talented and meticulous and a person who carefully plans his strategies.