The ‘high quality team’ at Providence Law Asia LLC has extensive experience handling matters across complex and high value disputes, often sought out for briefs against foreign states, for state owned companies, large, listed companies and MNCs. The team’s bench of experts retain a strong reputation domestically and globally, with noted expertise in Indian client disputes. Founder Abraham Vergis SC brings a ’balanced approach, is principled, and manages clients well’. Zhuo Jiaxiang is a pipeline for clients in a range of industries, such as energy, telecoms, oil and gas, steel, commodities, pharma, water and tech, with a particular focus on engineering and construction disputes. Director Daniel Tan is recommended for his restructuring and insolvency work, appearing in both formal court and out of court restructurings. Adept in disputes against financial institutions is Vanathi Ray, who maintains a reputation amongst MNCs, public listed companies, HNWI and UNHNWI. Colin Liew is a seasoned litigator, frequently called upon to act before the foreign courts and tribunals. Alston Yeong is another key name.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Boutique firm specialising in litigation. Capability is not less than any other bigger firms, but clients feel valued and taken care of.’

  • ‘Abraham Vergis has a balanced approach, is principled, and manages clients well.’

  • ‘The team has gone from strength to strength, growing in number and quality of instructions.’

  • ‘Abraham Vergis is a top senior counsel. Jiaxiang Zhuo and Daniel Tan are excellent resolvers of disputes, be it arbitration or litigation. ’

  • ‘High quality team. Systems work. Knowledge of the field is the best in the industry.’

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Key clients

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Reliance Infrastructure Limited
  • Telekom Malaysia Berhad
  • Discovery Key Investments Limited
  • GGO Rossmarkt S.à r.l.
  • First Answer Pte Ltd
  • Russian Federation

Work highlights

Acting for the joint and several liquidators of Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd in one of Singapore’s largest ongoing liquidations, involving over US$4.7 billion in debt.
Acts for the receivers appointed over Yang Kee Logistics Pte Ltd and its 50.1% stake in Yang Kee Holdings, in a complex cross-border restructuring involving over S$400 million in debt.
Acts for First Answer Pte Ltd in an action for pre-action discovery arising out of the hack of WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, which led to the loss of approximately USD 240 million.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Abraham Vergis; Zhuo Jiaxiang; Colin Liew; Daniel Tan; Kenny Lau

Other key lawyers

Alston Yeong