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

Position

Partner, Appeals & Issues

Career

Chuan Thye Tan, SC is a Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. His practice covers a variety commercial, corporate, financial and engineering disputes. A significant number of the disputes involve cross-border issues and matters. Apart from his work as lead counsel, he has acted as tribunal in a significant number of arbitration proceedings both as sole arbitrator and as part of a panel of arbitrators of the SIAC, HKIAC, ICC and KLRAC. He has been involved in restructuring and insolvency matters as a solicitor and is ranked for his work in that field of practice as well.

He has been recognised by leading publications – such as Chambers Asia Pacific/ Global – in the field of dispute resolution work, and is described as “very sharp, quick, and instils confidence in his clients that he will lead them to a favourable outcome”. According to The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chuan Thye is “very experienced, calm and balanced, an excellent communicator.”

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.