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Virtus Law LLP Offices
8 Marina Boulevard 29-01
Tower 1 Marina Bay Financial Centre
018981
Singapore
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Virtus Law LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
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.Practice head(s):
Daryll Ng; Colin Jarraw
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have deep understanding and knowledge on the Japanese client and maritime market. Furthermore, their advice is very persuasive for us and our clients because they provide legal advice with reasons based upon the accurate theory of the Singaporean law not just the lawyers’ personal opinion.’
‘Practical, no nonsense advice on all Singapore maritime law-related matters, both finance and dispute related.’
‘The go-to firm in the country in my opinion for thought leadership on any matter touching maritime.’
‘Jason Yang and Colin Jarraw get things done and don’t mess around.’
Key clients
Seapeak LLC
ABN AMRO Bank
ANZ Bank
StraitNZ Limited, Ferry Lines Limited
Global Loan Agency Services Australia Pty Ltd
E.SUN Commercial Bank Ltd (ESUN)
Work highlights
- Advised Seapeak LLC on a $700m all-cash acquisition of Evergas from Jaccar Holdings.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders – comprising ABN AMRO Bank, ING Bank, TIAA FSB, and Clifford Capital – on a sustainability-linked loan.
- Advised ABN AMRO N.V., acting out of its head office in Amsterdam, in relation to a senior secured multi-currency revolving and term loan to Peacock Asset Company Pte. Ltd. and Peacock Euro Assets Pte. Ltd.
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.Practice head(s):
Collin Jarraw
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Standard Chartered Bank
ING Bank, Singapore Branch
ABN AMRO Bank
ANZ Bank
Global Loan Agency Services Australia
E.SUN Commercial Bank
Work highlights
- Acted as Singapore legal counsel to SCB in the Hin Leong Group insolvency.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders – comprising ABN AMRO Bank, ING Bank, TIAA FSB, Clifford Capital, and new joiners KeyBank and CIC – on increasing and extending Peacock Container Group’s existing sustainability-linked loan.
- Advised ANZ Bank on a $50m sustainability-linked loan to U-Ming Marine Transport.
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.Practice head(s):
Daryll Ng; Terence Seah; Lauren Tang
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Practical, comprehensive, timely, generous and authoritative advice focused on preventing disputes, limiting potential claims by inadvertent actions/omissions on my part or pushing costly processes. The team helps not only navigate the legal points but also commercial realities not to mention alleviating stress.’
‘Daryll Ng and Christine Ong for their commerciality, humility, accessibility and comprehensive advice.’
Key clients
Iflix
Prudential Assurance
BNP Paribas
9050558 Canada Ltd and Bridging Finance Inc.
Berge Bulk Shipping and other major creditors
Various clients in the cryptocurrency sector
Great Eastern Assurance
Guy Carpenter & Company Private Ltd
Mazars LLP
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for the iflix group on securing one of the first pre-pack schemes under Singapore’s Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (No. 40 of 2018) since it came into force on 30 July 2020.
- Advised BNP Paribas in claims against a defaulting borrower and enforcement against security, co-ordinating a multi-jurisdictional effort which ultimately led to a successful and very substantial recovery.
- Instructed by three major creditors of TPT Shipping, which involved deploying three teams (subject to strictly enforced information barriers) – two in Singapore and one in Hong Kong, with assistance from the London office in each case – to handle issues arising from the collapse of TPT Shipping in New Zealand.
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.Practice head(s):
Terence Seah
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Testimonials
‘Christine Ong has been absolutely fantastic in helping us with a number of employment-related matters. She’s pragmatic in her advice, taking into account both legal and business considerations. Service from her and the team is prompt and professional always.’
‘Team has great knowledge of their practice.’
Work highlights
- Acted for global reinsurance brokers whose employees conspired to set up a competing reinsurance broker firm and divert the client’s key business relationships to the competitor firm.
- Advised an India-headquartered edu-tech unicorn, and its international subsidiary, on its suite of employment contracts and related matters to be implemented following the group’s acquisition of an accredited and regulated Singapore private education institution.
- Advised a client on implementation of its employee share option plan and minority shareholder exit.
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.Practice head(s):
Daryll Ng; Lauren Tang; Jason Yang
Testimonials
‘Lauren Tang is well-versed in schemes. She has good technical skills and is easy to work with.’
Key clients
iflix Pte. Ltd., iflix Holdings Pte Ltd, iflix International Pte Ltd
Volatility Token Master Fund
BNP Paribas
Berge Bulk Shipping and other major creditors
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Work highlights
- Successfully advised the iflix group on securing one of the first pre-pack schemes under Singapore’s Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (No. 40 of 2018) since it came into force on 30 July 2020.
- Acted for and advised Volatility Token Master Fund in relation to a Simple Agreement for Future Token dispute with EFC Foundation Ltd.
- Advising BNP Paribas, the financiers in claims against a defaulting borrower and enforcement against security.
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.Practice head(s):
Parikhit Sarma
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Key clients
UOB Kay Hian Private Limited
Lim Quee Lan and Tan Kim Swee Bernard
Aoxin Q & M Dental Group Limited
Sitra Holdings (International) Limited
LifeBrandz Ltd.
Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited
Swire Pacific
PropNex Limited
Sen Yue Holdings Limited
Pan Asian Holdings Limited
Noble Group Limited (wound up)
VCPlus Limited
Work highlights
- Advising UOB Kay Hian Private Limited as underwriter for the rights issue of S$26 million convertible bonds and as subscribers of S$17 million convertible bonds.
- Advising the joint offerors, Lim Quee Lan and Tan Kim Swee Bernard, in the general offer of all the shares in REVEZ Corporation Ltd.
- Advised Aoxin Q&M Dental Group Limited and Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited on the acquisitions of properties for an aggregate consideration of approximately S$3.8 million as interested person transactions, and the adoption of employee share schemes and share purchase mandate.
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.Practice head(s):
Sheetal Sandhu; Parikhit Sarma
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Practical and comprehensive advice delivered in a timely manner.’
‘Sheetal Sandhu and Jason Yang stand out for their humility, engagement, positive attitude and excellent legal advice.’
Key clients
BW Group
TotalEnergies Renewables Asia Pte. Ltd.
AIGF Advisors Pte Ltd
Swire Pacific Offshore
Asia Maritime Pacific
VCPlus Limited
S&P Global Platts
Corporation Service Company
Finnfund
Ringier AG
StraitNZ Limited, Ferry Lines Limited
Affinity Shipping
PropNex Limited
Sen Yue Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advising BW Group on its acquisition of 100% of Hawaiki Submarine Cable and International Connectivity Services (Hawaiki), New Zealand headquartered entities owning the Hawaiki Submarine Cable amongst other assets.
- Advised the French-headquartered global energy player, TotalEnergies, on its joint venture and associated commercial arrangements with Japanese energy group, ENEOS, to develop onsite B2B solar distributed generation across Asia over the next five years.
- Advising Corporation Service Company, a leading provider of corporate, legal, tax and digital brand services, on the regulatory aspects of its acquisition of Intertrust N.V., a global leader in providing tech-enabled fund and corporate solutions.
Virtus Law LLP > Firm Profile
Virtus Law is a leading Singapore law firm offering commercial, corporate, dispute resolution and financial services across a wide range of sectors. Our lawyers are well known in the industry, and as a successor firm to “Arthur Loke LLP” established in Singapore in 1981, we add value to the services we provide to our clients through years of experience built up in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Virtus Law has an enviable track record of advising market leading deals in ship finance, corporate and litigation services.
Virtus Law is a member of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal law alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP. The alliance enables Virtus to offer clients an integrated service in multi-jurisdictional matters.
Stephenson Harwood is a law firm with over 1,100 people worldwide, including more than 180 partners. The firm act for a wide range of listed and private companies, institutions and individuals. Stephenson Harwood has offices and associated offices across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Business Development | Marilyn Quek | contact@shlegalworld.com | |
Dispute resolution | Lauren Tang | lauren.tang@shlegalworld.com | |
Dispute resolution | Daryll Ng | daryll.ng@shlegalworld.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Kaili Ang | Kaili is a partner at Virtus Law. She specialises in commercial litigation… | View Profile | |
Colin Jarraw | Colin is an experienced shipping finance lawyer. He heads the Singapore law… | View Profile | |
Daryll Ng | Daryll is a partner at Virtus Law and also heads the Stephenson… | View Profile | |
Christine Ong | Christine is a partner at Virtus Law. She specialises in litigation and… | View Profile | |
Sheetal Sandhu | Sheetal is a corporate and commercial partner at Virtus Law. Her practice… | View Profile | |
Lauren Tang | Lauren is a partner at Virtus Law and is an experienced commercial… | View Profile | |
Jason Yang | Jason’s main practice areas are vessel finance and leasing, restructuring and insolvency… | View Profile | |
Angeline Yap | Angeline is a senior associate at Virtus Law. She assists clients with… | View Profile |