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Yuen Law is pleased to announce that P.Padman has joined the firm as a Consultant, bringing with him over three decades of experience in general and commercial litigation. Padman, previously a consultant at TKQP, brings a wealth of expertise in disputes matters, including shareholder disputes, property litigation, medical malpractice, and contractual issues, amongst others. “We are delighted to welcome Padman to the Yuen Law family,” said Amos Cai, Head of Disputes Resolution at Yuen Law. “Padman’s exceptional skill set and experience in handling complex litigation and arbitration matters will be an invaluable asset to our clients and team. Yuen Law’s Managing Director Samuel Yuen added, “It is essential that our clients receive not just sound legal advice but also tailored solutions that align with their wider business objectives. There is increasing demand in Southeast Asia for technically sound and experienced Legal Practitioners who can engage in robust dispute and complex arbitration and Padman is a perfect fit for our growing practice. His addition significantly strengthens our ability to support more clients in these areas of practice.” Padman is a highly respected figure in international commercial arbitration, regularly acting as counsel in high-profile disputes under institutions such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and UNCITRAL. He has substantial experience in court enforcement of arbitral awards and providing strategic counsel to corporations on employment law, contractual obligations, and statutory duties. Padman frequently represents the Law Society of Singapore in High Court cases. He also serves on the Law Society’s Inquiry Panel, where he reviews and investigates complaints of professional misconduct against lawyers. Notably, Padman represented the Law Society in the case Lee Wei Ling and another v. Law Society of Singapore [2021] SGHC 87, which involved disciplinary complaints against Ms. Kwa Kim Li, the lawyer who drafted the late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s wills. Padman is also an instructor in the Practice Trainee Advocacy Programme and sits on the Singapore Medical Council Complaints Committee. Padman’s addition to the team further strengthens Yuen Law’s ability to deliver exceptional litigation and arbitration services to clients. Learn more about P. Padman and his practice. About Yuen Law Founded in 2012 by Managing Director Samuel Yuen, Yuen Law is a leading full-service law firm based in Singapore, recognized for its client-centric approach and commercial acumen. The firm is known for delivering innovative and practical legal solutions across key sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, fintech and financial regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and private wealth and family law. Yuen Law is committed to assisting clients in navigating complex legal challenges both locally and internationally. Leveraging Singapore’s strategic position as the gateway to Southeast Asia, the firm provides tailored support to businesses and Individuals seeking to establish or expand operations in the region.

Yuen Law warmly welcomes Benedict Eoon as a Consultant in our Disputes Resolution Practice, further contributing to the strategic growth in one of our fastest growing areas. Benedict’s arrival follows the recent addition of P. Padman in March 2025, and reflects the growing demand for our expertise in handling complex and high stakes matters.   Benedict brings with him more than a decade of experience in high-value commercial litigation, international arbitration, and white-collar crime investigations. His practice spans a wide range of matters, including cross-border fraud asset recovery, corruption trials, and large-scale arbitrations administered by leading institutions such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Over the course of his accomplished career, he has represented multinational corporations, government-linked institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in some of Singapore’s most intricate and high-profile cases. Amos Cai, Head of Disputes Resolution at Yuen Law, said: Benedict’s arrival enhances our ability to lead high-value cases across a wide range of industries, we warmly welcome him. Amongst Benedict’s notable achievements is his successful representation of a businessman in an eight-figure arbitration claim against a previous business partner for wrongful seizure of company shares. He also acted for a Saudi company in securing an eight-figure decision in a cross-border fraud asset recovery claim. In another high-profile matter, he acted in a cheating case involving three directors that involved more than 80 charges, which led to an acquittal for one of the directors. The case gave rise to a landmark Court of Appeal judgment that recognised a common law right of access to documents in Singapore. Prior to joining Yuen Law, Benedict practised at several of Singapore’s leading law firms. He is recognised as a “talented and driven lawyer who displays maturity and excellence in his work and is tenacious in advancing his clients’ causes.” Samuel Yuen, Managing Director of Yuen Law, added: Benedict brings an impressive range of expertise in international disputes and complex investigations. His addition deepens our Disputes Resolution bench strength and reflects our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional support to our clients. Learn more about Benedict Eoon and his practice. About Yuen Law Founded in 2012 by Managing Director Samuel Yuen, Yuen Law is a leading full-service law firm based in Singapore, recognized for its client-centric approach and commercial acumen. The firm is known for delivering innovative and practical legal solutions across key sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, fintech and financial regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and private wealth and family law. Yuen Law is committed to assisting clients in navigating complex legal challenges both locally and internationally. Leveraging Singapore’s strategic position as the gateway to Southeast Asia, the firm provides tailored support to businesses and Individuals seeking to establish or expand operations in the region.

Dentons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish development bank, on a long-term investment loan of up to US$60 million granted to the Molo Group, owned by the Slominski family. The financing will be used to build a hotel complex with 251 rooms and suites on Providenciales, the main island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago in the Caribbean. The buildings will be constructed from equipment and modules manufactured in Poland. “It has been a great pleasure and satisfaction to assist BGK with this prestigious financing transaction, supporting the expansion of Molo Group in their largest investment to date. This project not only promotes Polish exports but also features exceptional hotel developments in some of the most stunning locations in the Caribbean”, said Tomasz Zwoliński, partner in the Banking and Finance practice in Warsaw. The complex includes two modular hotels: the 4-star boutique Indigo hotel and the 5-star Kimpton hotel. Both brands are owned by the international IHG group. The Indigo hotel is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, while the Kimpton is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027. Tomasz Zwoliński supervised and led the cross-border project, advising on English and Polish law matters related to preparing, negotiating and signing the finance documents and securities, which covered five jurisdictions and involved collateral and mechanisms related to hurricane risk. He was supported by Jakub Zienkiewicz (counsel) and Kamil Bator (associate) from the Banking and Finance team in Warsaw. The transaction team also included partner Babette Märzheuser-Wood, Global Head of the Franchise Group, and Agnieszka Nagórska-Kordeczka (counsel), who advised on hotel franchise agreements. Dentons worked alongside teams from Griffiths & Partners, who served as Turks and Caicos counsel, and Massiah Law, acting as Gibraltar law counsel, both members of the Nextlaw referral network. About Dentons Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. dentons.com Media contact Lidia Adamczyk Communications, Marketing & Business Development Manager +48 513 045 352 [email protected]  

The English High Court in Re Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd approved a restructuring plan despite it allowing the shareholders to retain a majority shareholding in the company and thus disproportionally benefiting the shareholders. Among the reasons for its decision, the court noted the economic benefits of such retention, reflecting the court’s commercial approach towards the restructuring. Please click here to read more about the update.