LVM Law Chambers LLC‘s white-collar crime and regulatory practice has a particular focus on representing directors of publicly listed companies in investigations concerning alleged breaches of disclosure obligations under securities laws. The practice also regularly assists with fraud, asset recovery, and private prosecution matters. The team is led by Joseph Lee, who acts as lead counsel in high-value white-collar disputes. Pak Waltan continues to advise directors and officers facing regulatory scrutiny and criminal investigations for alleged corporate misconduct.
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- ‘This law firm is very flexible and responsive to clients' needs, and can come up with creative and innovative legal solutions to achieve clients' objectives.’
- 'I have engaged the LVM team and find them collectively very knowledgeable in helping me to understand not only the legal system in Singapore but also sharing their in-depth knowledge on the subject matter of the case they are engaged.'
- 'When speaking to Lok Vi Ming, he impresses me as someone who feels for you , feels what your challenges are and provide sound legal advices to face these challenges. Importantly, each time I meet Lok Vi Ming, I feel much better on leaving his office.'
- ‘Mr Joseph Lee has a creative mind and thinks laterally and outside the box to fashion legal arguments and positions to best advance clients' objectives.’
- ‘Associate Director Mr Qabir Singh Sandhu is an effective advocate in Court with polished delivery.’
- 'Justin Chan is impressive in his expertise and impact. He combines strong technical command of the law with sharp commercial instincts, making his advice both practical and effective. His ability to manage intricate details while never losing sight of the broader strategy was invaluable. I especially valued his responsiveness, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving, which consistently moved the matter forward with confidence and clarity.'
- ‘Managing Partner Mr Lok Vi Ming SC is very experienced and very proactive in client management.’
- 'I had worked with Lok Vi Ming and he is very calm, very knowledgeable, respected not only in the legal fraternity but also in the corporate world. He is known to be a fair person and also put himself in clients' shoes , to better understand clients' concern so that he can give them better legal opinion. He gives clarity in his legal opinion in manner that clients understand.'
Key clients
- 1 Malaysia Development Berhad
- Brazen Sky Limited
- NEC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad
- DBS Trustee Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for 1MDB and its subsidiary in a lawsuit against BSI Bank and former employees to recover USD 394,379,294 for alleged debt or damages.
Acted for five board members facing charges for alleged breaches of disclosure obligations under the Securities and Futures Act.
Acted for several directors under investigation for delayed disclosure of a critical temperature excursion affecting cryogenic storage.
Practice head
Joseph Lee
Other key lawyers
Pak Waltan; Lok Vi Ming, S.C.; Qabir Singh Sandhu