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Singapore > Shipping: local firms Tier 2

Partner firm of Stephenson Harwood LLP, Virtus Law LLP, has a shipping practice which is has strong capabilities in related finance and litigation matters in international trade, shipping and offshore contexts. It advises banks, leasing companies, P&I clubs, shipowners and commodity groups, and is well-placed to assist clients across the full spectrum of financings and transactions, disputes, and restructurings, both domestically and internationally. Daryll Ng and Colin Jarraw co-head the practice; Ng has considerable experience on the disputes side, as does practitioner Lauren Tang. Jarraw and team member Jason Yang focus on financing and leasing transactions, in particular.

Singapore > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 3

In alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, Virtus Law LLP naturally has a strong base in ship finance, though the wider practice has extensive experience in acquisition finance, project finance and refinancings. The firm has also achieved further growth in general banking and has advised clients on a series of sustainability-linked loans. It has close links to international banks, lessors and other financial institutions. Colin Jarraw has played a key role in expanding the firm’s banking and finance practice. Jason Yang provides further expertise in debt restructurings and sustainability-linked loans.

Singapore > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 3

Virtus Law LLP has an established dispute resolution team with expertise across multiple disciplines, from commercial litigation to restructuring and insolvency disputes, employment cases and arbitration. Stemming from its increased focus on private wealth, the Singapore group has continued to build its practice in fraud, regulatory and investigations engagements. The group is also able to tap into the global resources and expertise of its Formal Law Alliance partner Stephenson Harwood LLP. Daryll Ng remains best known for shipping litigation, along with broader expertise in white-collar crime, restructuring and insolvency, and arbitration-related court proceedings. Terence Seah is another key figure for white-collar crime, including fraud and corporate investigations. Lauren Tang is rated for insolvency and restructuring cases. Kaili Ang and Christine Ong were elevated to the partnership in February 2023.

Singapore > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 3

Virtus Law LLP is building its standing in labour and employment law with its broadening ranks of individuals that have specialist expertise in the area. The firm has developed close links to clients in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and it has demonstrated expertise in key issues such as non-compete clauses, employee share option plans, and employment contracts. Sheetal Sandhu is especially active in employee share option plans and employment policies, and Terence Seah is noted for internal investigations. Parikhit Sarma and Christine Ong are also key partners.

Singapore > Restructuring and insolvency: local firms Tier 3

Boasting considerable experience in the transport, shipping and offshore sectors, Virtus Law LLP is well-placed to draw on the firm’s finance, transactional and litigation strengths to advise on a broad range of restructuring and refinancing matters. Other key areas of expertise include Chapter 11 insolvencies, enforcement cases, workouts and pre-pack schemes. Daryll Ng and Lauren Tang, who have demonstrable experience in maritime restructurings, jointly leads the team alongside Jason Yang, who acts for banking clients and other creditors on mandates concerning asset recovery, restructuring and enforcement strategy.

Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: local firms Tier 4

Noted for its expertise in mid-sized capital markets transactions, Virtus Law LLP advises on Singapore Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange listings, listing rules, takeover code and corporate governance issues, in addition to reverse takeover deals and secondary fundraisings. The team has seen an increase in mandates arising out of the consumer, healthcare and financial services sectors, as well as advising Chinese companies looking to list on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Parikhit Sarma leads the team and acts for private and listed companies, and investment funds on listing, fund raising and delisting mandates in Singapore. Douglas Koh is another key contact in the group.

Singapore > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 5

Operating in a formal alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, Virtus Law LLP is noted for its expertise in the maritime, healthcare, technology and telecommunications sectors, and advises on a range of mandates, from M&A and joint ventures to corporate restructurings and private equity investments. Following the departure of Elaine Beh to RHTLaw Asia LLP in August 2022, Sheetal Sandhu, who focuses on cross-border M&A in Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, jointly leads the team alongside Parikhit Sarma. Jason Yang is another key contact in the group.