Housing a ‘dynamic, hungry and youthful team’, Shook Lin & Bok LLP has a distinguished track record in dispute resolution, particularly in banking and financial services, insolvency and restructuring, and fraud and asset recovery. The practice also excels in high-profile fraud engagements, often related to large-scale insolvencies. Sarjit Singh Gill SC boasts a stellar reputation and is noted for his extensive experience acting in international arbitration matters involving Indian parties. He leads the team alongside David Chan, who focuses on domestic and cross-border finance-related litigation, with a specialisation in fraud and insolvency matters. Daniel Tan has since left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘SLB’s practice is unique, in being a large firm with a personal touch and individual attention, on heavy matters spanning over a decade. It also made good use of technology to case manage effectively, extensive documents and evidence.’
‘SLB’s individuals stood out for their dedication and hard work, beyond the call of duty.’
‘Shook Lin & Bok have a dynamic, hungry and youthful team, who show expertise way beyond their years.’
‘Ruizi Lin is highly focused and able to process a great volume of information to deliver a coherent and effective legal strategy.'
'Jamal Siddique is highly intelligent, personable and someone you trust to get positive results.’
‘Provides excellent value working with international counsel on complex cross-border matters before the Singapore courts. Asset recovery related matters a particular speciality.’
‘They have a deep bench and strong expertise in the sectors in which we have needed them, particularly commodities and insolvency.'
Work highlights
Acting for The Hong kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in commencing a claim of more than US$80 million against the ex-directors and ex-employee of Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd.
Acting as lead counsel for the Liquidators of the Envy Companies (i.e. Envy Asset Mnagement Pte Ltd, Envy Management Holdings Pte Ltd and Envy Global Trading Pte Ltd) in multiple proceedings.
Acted for Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited in defending a claim of approximately US$ 30 million by Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd, under a letter of credit issued bySCB on the application of Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sarjit Singh Gill SC; David Chan
Other key lawyers
Jamal Siddique; Chia Wan Lu; Ruizi Lin