The Drew & Napier LLC team advises clients from traditional payment service providers, to global tech and e-commerce giants, to internet start-ups, on the structuring and implementation of novel payments solutions and disruptive tech. Benjamin Gaw advises founders and investors in early-stage investments, while Grace Chong has experience advising on cross-border and complex regulatory matters, including those relating to licensing and conduct of business requirements and regulatory investigations. Chua Tju Liang has expertise in fintech and blockchain law. The three co-lead the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Working with Grace Chong and her team has been one of the most impressive professional experiences I have had. Grace possesses a rare ability to anticipate regulatory developments with precision and to guide clients through complex issues with measured, strategic insight. The team brings a deep understanding of both regulatory frameworks and the technologies shaping the future of financial services. Their expertise in AI, digital assets, and data is not surface-level; it is built into the way they think and advise.’

  • ‘Grace Chong stands out for her extraordinary clarity of thought, deep regulatory insight, and unwavering commitment to client service. Her background at MAS gives her a nuanced understanding of the regulator's mindset, and her advice consistently balances legal precision with commercial pragmatism. She is highly responsive, incredibly strategic, and always willing to engage directly with complex issues rather than deferring or generalising.’

  • ‘What truly sets Grace Chong’s financial regulatory practice apart is the strength of her relationships with regulators across Singapore and Hong Kong. Grace has an exceptional ability to navigate regulatory expectations with clarity and credibility, and her insights into MAS and SFC approaches have been instrumental to our licensing, structuring, and cross-border compliance strategies. She brings a unique ability to read between the lines of regulatory developments and to guide us through informal engagements and formal submissions with confidence.’

  • ‘Grace Chong is a standout partner whose insight, judgement, and regulatory acumen place her among the very best in the market. What truly differentiates Grace is her ability to engage meaningfully with regulators in Singapore and Hong Kong. She brings clarity to complexity and operates with a level of confidence and credibility that makes a real difference in sensitive regulatory matters. ’

  • ‘Drew & Napier are a highly professional firm known for their deep expertise, responsiveness and practical, solutions-driven advice and are considered a trusted partner for complex matters. ’

  • ‘Our solicitors at Drew & Napier have consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, combining deep legal expertise with a strong commercial understanding. They deliver prompt, solutions-focused advice, with quick turnaround times and meticulous attention to detail. Their collaborative style, innovative approach, and commitment to client service make them a standout partner for complex and high-stakes matters.’

Key clients

  • Druk Holding and Investments Limited
  • FQX AG

Work highlights

Assisting Druk Holding and Investments Limited on the establishment and operation of cryptocurrency mining farms in a South Asian jurisdiction.
Advised FQX AG on the Electronic Transactions Act 2010, the Securities and Futures Act 2001, and the Payment Services Act 2019 in connection with the client’s core platform product and potential expansions of its product and service offerings.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

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

Practice head

Benjamin Gaw; Chua Tju Liang; Grace Chong

Other key lawyers

Ulanda Oon