Shook Lin & Bok LLP maintains a strong track record in complex, cross-border contentious matters and landmark appellate decisions, with particular prowess in banking and financial disputes, restructuring and insolvency, fraud and regulatory investigations. The group regularly advises major banks, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, creditors, and high-profile corporates across energy, shipping, construction, technology, and real estate sectors. Described as an ‘effective and powerful advocate’ co-head Sarjit Singh Gill SC is a key contact for corporate and commercial disputes, banking-related disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence and fraud disputes. While co-head, David Chan stands out for his domestic and cross-border finance-related litigation work, boasting particular skills in fraud and insolvency matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provides excellent and user-friendly service including legal research and drafting, and is sensitive to the client’s needs.’
‘Sarjit Gill SC is a very effective and powerful advocate.'
'Jamal Siddique’s preparation and drafting are meticulous, and excellent.’
‘The firm has heritage and is expertly led by David Chan.’
‘Lin Ruizi and Jamal Siddique have risen to become true stars in this practice ’
Work highlights
Acting as lead counsel for the Liquidators of the Envy Companies in multiple proceedings brought against the former directors and or representatives of the Envy Companies, several former employees of the Envy Companies; and investors who had been paid fictitious profits.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Sarjit Singh Gill SC; David Chan
Other key lawyers
Jamal Siddique; Lin Ruizi