Rajah & Tann Asia remains at the forefront of commercial litigation disputes work, particularly in the company, family, real estate, fraud and criminal spaces. Highly active in the Singapore courts, the ‘well organised and efficient’ group are frequently involved in SICC judgements. Regional head Francis Xavier SC boasts expertise in cross-border, significant disputes in the corporate, banking, property, financial and investment sectors. Group head Adrian Wong specialises in complex international commercial disputes, in the key areas of commercial fraud, banking law, joint venture and shareholder disputes, succession and estate issues, trust law and real property. Sim Kwan Kiat is highly esteemed in the high-value restructurings sector and acts as a pipeline for lenders, note holders, judicial managers and liquidators. Lee Eng Beng, SC is a significant member in the commercial litigation and arbitration space.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional people and experts, well-organised and efficient!’
‘Alina Chia and Francis Xavier are truly one of a kind and individual personalities.’
‘Advice is always ‘on the money’ and highly commercial. Level of service exceptional.’
‘Not only is the advice always good and service great, but the individuals are all relatable, easy and fun to work with.’
Key clients
- Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store Co., Ltd
- Hashstacs Pte Ltd
- Campbell Hospitality Pte Ltd
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Jaiyos
- Credit Suisse Trust Limited
- Zettai Pte Ltd
- HSBC Institutional Trust Services
- Fulcrum Distressed Partners Limited
- Singapore Kindness Movement
- AIG Insurance
- T-Systems Pte Ltd
- Tendcare Medical Group Holdings
Work highlights
Secured a Mareva Injunction to prevent issuance of new shares in relation to a dispute between Cordlife and one of its significant shareholders, Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store Co., Ltd.
Acted on the reported judgment of a Singapore Court on a digital token mis-selling claim, involving claims of alleged fraud, negligence, conspiracy and unjust enrichment with a significant claim quantum of approx. US$145 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Francis Xavier SC
Practice head
Francis Xavier, SC; Adrian Wong; Sim Kwan Kiat
Other key lawyers
Alina Chia; Lee Eng Beng, SC