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TSMP Law Corporation

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


TSMP Law Corporation

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TSMP does difficult cases. The ones that test, shape or advance the law. The briefs often involve novel points of law. More importantly, we are often asked to advise strategically and provide not only legal input, but contribute to media engagement, crisis management and reputational issues.

Key areas of expertise:

             Complex commercial and corporate litigation with a well-known focus on boardroom, shareholder and investment disputes;

             At the forefront of the developing area of trust litigation;

             One of the best construction litigation practices in Singapore with a focus on high value complex construction and engineering disputes;

             A significant employment law practice advising international banks, MNCs, funds and large commercial entities;

             Restructuring and insolvency with a strong reputation for undertaking highly difficult and contentious insolvency litigation;

             Strong local knowledge in Singapore thereby able to provide value add to clients by providing market intelligence and updates.

             TSMP has two Senior Counsel on hand, Thio Shen Yi SC and Jeffrey Chan Wai Teck SC. TSMP also has, as consultants, Prof Hans Tjio, who literally wrote the books on company, securities and trust law; and Prof Tang Hang Wu, who is internationally recognised as an expert on equity and trusts.

Clients (18)

  • Citibank
  • IBM
  • DHL
  • Emerson
  • Lippo Group
  • YTL Power Seraya
  • KPMG
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Tiktok
  • Disney
  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
  • Allen & Overy
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Kirkland & Ellis
  • Gibson Dunn
  • DLA Piper
  • Ashurst

Industries (11)

  • Media
  • Technology
  • Energy
  • Insurance
  • Private Wealth
  • Trusts
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Real Estate
  • Logistics
  • Oil & Gas

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

TSMP Law Corporation has a robust commercial litigation offering with continued prominence among clients in the construction and engineering spaces. The firm also has an active presence on multimillion-dollar trust disputes. The department's strong client base includes companies operating in the construction sector, as well as high net worth individuals. The firm continues to act on shareholder disputes and shows involvement in the insurance sector, as well as property disputes and those involving negligence and contractual breach claims.

Work Highlights

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  • TSMP Law Corporation acted as instructed counsel to the second defendant in a dispute between Luckin Coffee and two of its Malaysian investors over its accounting statements.

Strengths

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  • TSMP Law Corporation is good at advising on possible blind spots as well as on pre-emptive measures.

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  • Their advice and guidance enabled us to focus on our core business operations, rather than becoming entangled in time-consuming legal matters.

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  • TSMP provided excellent and practical guidance to the client on the approach of the Singapore courts on complex legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Shen Yi Thio
    Band 1Shen Yi Thio

    Shen Yi Thio

    Thio Shen Yi SC is a key driving force at TSMP Law Corporation in Singapore and regularly advises both high net worth individuals and large corporates.
    • He is a great disputes lawyer.

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    • Shen Yi is top class, strategic in his thinking and excellent to work with.

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    • Shen Yi is analytical and detailed.

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  • Up and ComingPei Ching Ong
    Up and ComingPei Ching Ong

    Pei Ching Ong

    Pei Ching Ong is a partner at TSMP Law Corporation with experience handling cases regarding fraudulent statements, claims of conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duties and infringement allegations.

    • Pei Ching Ong has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and service. She is highly knowledgeable in her field and provides excellent advice.

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    • Meticulous and sharp, Pei Ching provides to the point advice while being able to carefully consider and precisely articulate commercial nuances.

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