Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore
What the team is known for
WongPartnership has a prominent group handling a range of contentious work on behalf of high net worth individuals and large corporates. The firm is involved in landmark court decisions, with a caseload that spans commercial, shareholder, banking and construction disputes. The practice offers considerable experience handling appellate cases. The team is additionally noted for its work on white-collar crime matters. Raffles Education and OCBC are clients.
Strengths
"WongPartnership are able to distil the most salient points from complex factual scenarios and recommend solutions or options that are workable."
"Where multiple jurisdictions have been involved in the litigation, the team are able to advise on considerations across the different jurisdictions and countries with ease."
Work highlights
WongPartnership represented Sun Hung Kai Capital in litigation before the High Court of Singapore against four former directors for breach of directors' and fiduciary duties.
Notable practitioners
Tan Chee Meng SC is recognised for his capabilities in commercial litigation and is further experienced in acting on behalf of clients before the Court of Appeal. He represents both high net worth individuals and corporates. "His expertise has been tremendously helpful in resolving a key legal dispute and advising on our next steps." "Chee Meng thinks well on his feet and is able to switch his line of questioning. He is a strong advocate and has a good track record as senior counsel, having represented in well-known cases."
Koh Swee Yen SC handles disputes relating to trusts, the winding up of companies and allegations of minority oppression. She possesses further expertise in disputes relating to fraudulent transfers in the property sector. "Swee Yen is a doyenne of the litigation world." "She is responsive, reliable and technically very good."
Wendy Lin is an up-and-coming litigator in Singapore known for handling cross-border fraud and asset recovery matters. She appears before the High Court and Court of Appeal. "She is a superb lawyer who is able to see the wood for the trees very quickly and give well-thought-through answers and recommendations. She has an excellent eye for detail." "She is sharp and fast."
