Adrian Wong > Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
9 STRAITS VIEW
MARINA ONE WEST TOWER #06-07
SINGAPORE 018937
018937
Singapore

Position

Head, Dispute Resolution

Career

Adrian is Head of Dispute Resolution. In this role, he has oversight of all disputes practices in the firm.

Called to the Bar in 2000, Adrian has been described as thorough, smart and responsiveand he is recognised in global legal directories for his experience and expertise as counsel in complex commercial cases. Adrian is recommended as a National Leader in Southeast Asia – Commercial Litigation 2023 and identified as a Future Leader in Commercial Litigation by Who’s Who Legal. He is also recognised as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific.

His practice spans a range of civil litigation areas including commercial fraud, securities-related and banking claims, joint venture and shareholder disputes, succession and trust law, real property (including en-bloc sale litigation) as well as construction and projects.

As Adrian is effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin, he is frequently retained to act in matters involving Chinese law as well as Chinese parties. Adrian is also active in international arbitrations, both as counsel and arbitrator.

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > Dispute resolution: local firms

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has a deep and impressive dispute resolution team that covers a wide range of cases. It has eight senior counsel within its ranks and has taken key roles in 52 out of 140 SICC judgments as of June 2023. It has earned further accolades for cases involving stolen cryptocurrency, corporate succession, the enforcement of arbitral awards and the largest claim for fraudulent trading. Its wide-ranging industry experience includes headline cases in the real estate, energy and resources, fintech and shipping sectors. It has also demonstrated its expertise in commercial fraud, asset recovery and investigations. Francis Xavier SC is regional head of dispute resolution and has an outstanding record in large cross-border cases. Adrian Wong is head of commercial litigation. Vikram Nair is deputy head of the team and noted for South Asia disputes. Lee Eng Beng SC is rated for banking disputes and insolvency litigation. Murali Pillai SC is another seasoned figure with a fine record in employment and financial services disputes. Kevin Poon SC and Andre Yeap SC provide further senior-level expertise in international arbitration. Tan Chuan Thye SC, Kevin Tan and Jansen Chow also impress. Danny Ong left the firm to co-found Setia Law LLC.