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Dispute resolution

Helmsman LLC

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Helmsman LLC stands out for its work across commercial disputes including banking, investment, shareholder, insolvency, fraud, and trust matters, while excelling in cross-border litigation and international arbitration for multinational corporations, state entities, and high-net-worth clients. Una Khng draws on experience in-house at the Supreme Court of Singapore to handle domestic and international disputes through litigation and arbitration. Chen Zhida is a go-to for shipping-related disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Helmsman team has strong commercial and strategic knowledge, as well as responsive and approachable partners.’

  • ‘Matthew Teo is an experienced commercial lawyer with a strong strategic outlook. Una Khng is very intelligent and has great courtroom experience.’

  • 'The team is outstandingly practical in their approach and advice, working efficiently to produce the best outcome.'

  • 'The partner, Una Khng, is highly efficient and has fantastic commercial judgment. She quickly grasps the client’s objectives and provides the best possible advice.'

  • 'Helmsman stands out for its broad capabilities in commercial disputes (led by Una Khng). The team regularly handles cross-border matters and advises a diverse range of clients. Further, Helmsman takes the time to understand its clients' objectives and constraints, which allows them to deliver clear, strategic and commercially practical advice across the different stages of dispute resolution.'

  • 'Una Khng distinguishes herself through her direct problem-solving approach to commercial disputes, skilfully tackling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with a clear, direct communication style. Her ability to quickly grasp intricate legal and financial issues, paired with her talent for collaborating seamlessly with experts, ensures practical, effective outcomes for clients. I deeply value Una’s personable nature, which makes her approachable and relatable to everyone, from clients to appointed experts, fostering trust and strong relationships.'

Work highlights

Acted for related companies belonging to the Nanjing Tanker group of companies and a former director in proceedings commenced by a liquidator in the Singapore High Court.
Acted for a major steel manufacturer in resolving a long-running, multi-jurisdictional dispute over a Malaysian steel plant.
Acted for the Claimant in a high-value ICC arbitration over repudiated steel slab sale contracts.

Practice head

Una Khng; Chen Zhida

Other key lawyers

Matthew Teo