Joshua Tan
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 5 : Startups & Emerging Companies
Band 5
About
Provided by Joshua Tan
Practice Areas
Joshua is a corporate and commercial specialist, and is best known for his work with a wide range of startups and his sector expertise in the field of emerging technologies, including fintech, blockchain / web 3.0 technologies, deep technologies and e-commerce. He regularly advises early to mid-stage companies, venture capital funds, SMEs and NBFIs in the matters of equity and debt fundraisings, corporate finance and structuring, M&As, joint ventures, employment, regulatory advice, and a broad suite of commercial arrangements.
Joshua has from early on in his practice been regularly recognised in his field of practice across various publications such as asialaw, Chambers & Partners and IFLR1000. Joshua has also been ranked as a “Top-Rated Lawyers” in the Straits Times Best Law Firms 2025 ratings, a ranking given to the top 20 lawyers based on outstanding client recommendations.
Awards
Singapore Firm of the Year - Client Choice Awards
Asialaw
2024
Top-Rated Lawyers 2025
The Straits Times and Statista
2024
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Joshua Tan is praised by clients for his deep knowledge of fundraising and related matters affecting startups. He is experienced in seed and early-stage investments and regularly represents companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our experience working with Joshua has been excellent. His legal expertise, business acumen and responsiveness make him a valuable partner."
"Joshua Tan consistently delivers exceptional client service, always going above and beyond to ensure our needs are met with utmost satisfaction."
"Joshua is an excellent, commercially-minded lawyer who provides advice that is both sound but also informed by commercial realities."
"Our experience working with Joshua has been excellent. His legal expertise, business acumen and responsiveness make him a valuable partner."
"Joshua Tan consistently delivers exceptional client service, always going above and beyond to ensure our needs are met with utmost satisfaction."
"Joshua is an excellent, commercially-minded lawyer who provides advice that is both sound but also informed by commercial realities."