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‘Key strengths include the ability to grasp issues quickly and provide business-focused solutions.’

‘Daniel Chia provides thoughtful solutions to problems, and it is apparent when providing these suggestions that he considers the resources of the company and presents the best way forward.’

‘I have been working with Ng Joo Khin’s team at Morgan Lewis Stamford Singapore for many years and he is my go-to lawyer. The team’s strength lies in their deep experience with the capital and M&A markets. Members also have absolute trust in each other’s ability. Their trust in each other shows up in their teamwork, which looks seamless from the outside. Apart from ensuring that the interests of their clients are safe guarded, Joo Khin provides solution-based guidance with the benefit of his many years of having been involved in major transactions locally and regionally.’

‘Joo Khin stands out as the thinker and has a solution for every problem. Every meeting with him is fruitful. He works out the framework of the solution and subsequently plans each stage with his team members to reach the goal. What he does differently from others is that he encompasses his network of collaborators and partners into his solutions. He delivers innovative and sound solutions.’

‘The team established a preferred communications protocol where the preferences for mode of communication was set out from the start of the engagement. This was set from the first kick-off meeting with the Morgan Lewis team and it was flexible for my team to reach out to the Morgan Lewis team, whilst ensuring that everyone was kept up-to-date.’

‘The group provided concise and clear advice to the Board and management of the company. The Morgan Lewis team has demonstrated their technical know-how throughout the engagement and provided timely advice to the Board and management. Their advice was communicated in a simple and easily understandable way. In addition, the Morgan Lewis team did a very comprehensive briefing to the Board at the start of the engagement and set the tone for entire corporate exercise.’

‘The lawyers were responsive and a great client experience. The Morgan Lewis team was very responsive throughout the engagement despite their busy schedule. It was a pleasure to communicate with them as they always gave us the human touch in their communication and it felt great after every discussion with them.’

‘Bernard Lui: We value Bernard’s vast experience and smart advice throughout the engagement. The Board’s and management’s concerns were addressed comprehensively by Bernard, who showed a good understanding of his legal knowledge. Bernard is down-to-earth in his communication and it always a pleasure to have a discussion with him throughout.’

‘Chrsytle Kuek: Chrystle is meticulous in her work and has provided excellent support throughout the engagement. She is a great listener who always understand what were our concerns throughout the engagement and provides timely advice to address them. Her attention to detail is excellent and she is very timely in reminding management and the team on the next steps of the engagement. She is very approachable and her advice is always easy to understand.’

‘Excellent team at all levels. High level of partner involvement throughout.’

‘Daniel Chia is highly involved in cases from start to finish. This, combined with his keen intellect and high commercial acumen, ensures that the case is well run and well-pleaded throughout.’

‘Ker Yanguang’s personable demeanour demonstrates a deep knowledge of the law and a tenacious drive to secure the best outcome for his clients.’

‘The team is advising and representing us in a cross border dispute and having the experts in multiple jurisdictions has allowed us to put together a dynamic team from several jurisdictions that work well across different time zones. The team has amazing technical knowledge and are also very commercial in their approach. Their ability to replace counsel in personal crisis and takeover conduct of the matter without any hitch deserves a special mention.’

‘Jennifer Josefson stands out for her leadership skills. Dmitry Ivanov is an expert litigator in Russia. Wendy Tan in Singapore needs an extra special mention. Her meticulousness, drafting skills, in depth knowledge of international arbitration and ability to think outside the box when strategising is truly impressive.’

‘Daniel Chia is a stand-out lawyer at this firm. He seems to be involved in many of the high-profile arbitrations in Singapore.’