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Prolegis LLC

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Prolegis LLC

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About

Provided by Prolegis LLC

Herbert Smith Freehills and Prolegis have a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore, creating a “one-stop shop” for clients to access Herbert Smith Freehills' international skills and Prolegis LLC's Singapore law expertise.

The team has extensive litigation experience in Singapore Courts, featured in 60 High Court, Court of Appeal, and Singapore International Commercial Court judgments. They focus on high-value, complex commercial disputes:

  • Arbitration-related litigation: They handle applications and resistance to setting aside and enforcing international arbitration awards. They assist in enforcing judgments and awards, investigating assets for enforcement, and targeting the losing party’s assets.
  • Cryptocurrency-related litigation: Recent focus on disputes involving major trading platforms.
  • Asset freezing litigation: Skilled in defending both civil and criminal asset freezing applications.
  • Professional negligence litigation: Successfully defended multiple parties in Singapore High Court claims and subsequent appeals.
  • Contractual litigation: Engaged in numerous contractual claims in Singapore Courts and international arbitration, covering areas like venture capital, marine construction, government-linked fund investments, companies and shareholders, and energy.

Additionally, they handle disputes in employment (termination and investigations), defamation, venture capital and investments, companies and shareholders, bankruptcy, and banking and finance.

Industries (6)

  • Employment
  • Financial Services
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Fintech
  • Professional Support and Business Services
  • Asset and Wealth Management

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Prolegis is a law firm in Singapore which is entered into a Formal Law Alliance with Herbert Smith Freehills and has a growing reputation in the litigation space. The team acts for both corporates and individuals in a range of cases, including shareholder disputes and restructuring matters. It is also well placed to litigate disputes arising out of investments, as well as cases in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Prolegis represented the venture capital fund Tembusu Growth Fund III in a 'loan to own' conspiracy claim by the founders of FTMS Global Academy, a private education provider specialised in professional services.

Strengths

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  • They provide insightful, direct and honest advice that does not aim to drag out any litigious process.

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  • They have a strong litigation background and are efficient in response. Their communication carries weight with clear and concise explanations.

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  • Prolegis LLC's dispute team is very commercial-minded.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Daniel Chia
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    Daniel Chia

    Daniel Chia handles a broad range of disputes including cryptocurrency, fraud and shareholder cases. He is experienced in representing individuals and corporates.
    • He is a great strategist with practical insights and a commercial outlook.

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    • His business nous is instrumental in us going back year after year for advice.

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    • Daniel is a smart lawyer and always a pleasure to deal with.

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