Drew & Napier LLC is renowned for its outstanding track record in high-profile contentious and complex dispute matters, consistently mandated for their strong bench in banking and finance, building and construction, constitutional law, debt recovery, director’s duties, defamation, fraud and white-collar crime, intellectual property, telecoms, media and tech. Its client roster consists of government agencies, officials, international and domestic law firms, Fortune 500 companies and HNW individuals. The group is co-headed by Randolph Khoo, a seasoned international specialist arbitrator, alongside co-head Wendell Wong, who is renowned for his litigation experience and specialist criminal offering. Jimmy Yim SC is highly recommended as Senior Counsel, handling cases across civil and commercial law, leveraging a dual qualification for Singapore, England and Wales. While Senior Counsel member Cavinder Bull draws on decades of trial and appellate advocacy experience before the Singapore Courts to act in a wide range of high-profile litigation matters. Chloe Ajit and Emmanuel Aw are other key names to note.
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Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position
Deputy Chairman, Drew & Napier LLC;
Career
Jimmy Yim is Deputy Chairman of Drew & Napier LLC and was the Managing Director of Singapore’s most celebrated Dispute Resolution practice. Mr Yim also heads the firm’s Construction and Engineering practice group.
Mr Yim graduated with top honours from the National University of Singapore in 1982, interned at Baker & McKenzie in London and Hong Kong and made associate at another leading practice from 1983 to 1985. From 1985 to 1988, he was appointed Regional Director, The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers. Mr Yim returned to private practice at Drew & Napier in 1989, made partner in 1991 and was conferred Senior Counsel in 1998.
Mr Yim has built up over three decades of experience in civil and commercial law and international arbitration. His experience in trials and international arbitration ranges from energy projects, building and construction, to companies and joint-ventures.
As a leading dispute practitioner, he is recommended by name in leading legal publications such as Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific Legal 500, and Asialaw Profiles.
Practice Areas:
- Arbitration
- Building & Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Litigation
- Defamation
- Energy, Transport & Infrastructure
- Hotels & Leisure
- International Trade
Languages
English
Memberships
- Regional Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre
- Panel Arbitrator & Mediator, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration
- Recommended International Arbitrator, Pacific International Arbitration Centre, Vietnam
- Member, Panel of Mediators, Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC), The Association of Banks in Singapore
- Member, Ministry of Law Steering Committee on Legal Aid
- Member, Citizenship Committee of Inquiry, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Member, Criminal Legal Representation and Social of the Senior Counsel Forum
- Fellow, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
- Member, Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Education
- B. (Hons), National University of Singapore (1982)
- M. (Hons), National University of Singapore (1990)
- Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore (1983)
- Solicitor, England & Wales (1997)
- Appointed Senior Counsel (1998)
- Appointed Regional Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (2002)
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Testimonials
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- 'Gerui Lim and Amber Joy Estad are both tremendous assets, highly professional, and capable. They keep the big picture in mind, are aware of Singaporean court nuances, and are reflective of Drew & Napier’s excellent reputation.'
- 'Emmanuel Aw is prompt, meticulous, and client-focused. He provides clear understanding, explores alternative solutions, and consistently demonstrates care for clients and justice.'
- 'The great team led by Mahesh Rai, including Don Loo and Melissa Ng, has done an amazing job.'
- 'Benedict Teo leads a strong team, including Tham Feei Sy, En Li Yap, and Sabrina Chan. They lay out clear strategies, are responsive, and provide calm, focused guidance throughout disputes.'
- 'Foo Yuet Min is experienced, approachable, and effective. Shu Yan Woo, Yuan Kheng Tan, and Kelly Tseng are excellent and work very well together, with Cavinder Bull as an outstanding leader.'
- 'Desmond Chng is extremely responsive and culturally aware, providing practical advice on employment law matters, while Wendell Wong and Andrew Ng lead a talented team dedicated to client solutions.'
Key clients
- American International Assurance Company Ltd
- Bank of China Limited
- Changi Airports International Pte Ltd
- Government of The Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Haidilao Holdings Pte Ltd
- Johnson & Johnson
- Hin Leong Trading
- Omnicom Group
- PayPal Pte Ltd
- Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd
- Razer
- Seatrium