Question 1

Employment Matters

Accepted Answer

We provide legal services to both employers and employees for employment-related matters. Our clients range from multinational corporations (MNCs) and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) to expatriates and local individuals. Our work covers both contentious and non-contentious issues.

Contentious Matters

We conduct detailed evidence gathering and investigations during the pre-litigation phase to better understand your case and devise the optimal case strategy.

We then strive to optimize your case through strong negotiations. If negotiations fail, we provide representation at the relevant Singapore Courts. Our approach is more economical and enables you to manage your legal and financial risks incrementally in pursuit of your desired outcome.

We also understand that some lawsuits need to be fought on principle rather than just to achieve compensatory outcomes. In such cases, we are ready to fight for you to the very end and pursue it in a manner that reflects your considerations.

Our contentious work includes but is not limited to the following:
Employment Act breaches
Fraud
Breach of fiduciary duties.
Workplace abuse
Wrongful and constructive dismissal claims
Vicarious liability for negligence or wrongdoings of employee/officer
Unpaid salaries/CPF/bonus
Sexual harassment
Breach of Confidentiality /Non-Disclosure Agreements /Separation Agreements /Non-solicitation Agreements
Staff poaching and misuse of confidential information
Theft relating to intellectual as well as real property
Work Injury and property damage
Contractual disputes arising from termination or retrenchment such as clawbacks (bonus or stocks), vesting of stock options, commission payments and severance payouts
Conducting investigations and/or advising on complaints by employees, including whistle-blowers
Conducting investigations and/or advising on complaints with regard to workplace harassment and discrimination, as well as breach of the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) Guidelines etc
Claims and/or investigations by Statutory Bodies (Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and Central Provident Fund (CPF)).
MOM appeals

Non-Contentious Matters

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”      
This is especially true in today’s age where employment complaints and lawsuits are on the rise.

We help protect employers by providing drafting and advisory services that include but are not limited to:
Advising on various employment arrangements such as secondment arrangements and remuneration schemes
Advising on transfer of employees in the context of a merger and acquisition and streamlining human resource policies
Advising on hiring foreign workers and expatriates
Advising on occupational health and safety requirements
Advising on the employment laws in Singapore (Employment Act, case law and all other relevant legislation), current advisories and guidelines published by the Ministry of Manpower and tripartite partners and prevention of workplace harassment and discrimination
Drafting employment contracts for employees of all levels and independent contractor agreements
Advising and drafting of various compensation and benefit plans, including restricted stock unit plans, long term incentive plans and employment stock option plans
Advising and drafting employee handbook setting out company policies, employee entitlements and benefits and employee obligations
Drafting anti-harassment policies, grievance, investigation and disciplinary policies and whistleblowing policies
Advising and drafting non-disclosure agreements, restraint of trade and confidentiality agreements
Advising on restructuring, reorganisation and retrenchment exercises
Drafting and updating of company policies and safe management measures during the Covid-19 pandemic in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Manpower
Reviewing HR documents such as employment contracts, employee handbooks and hiring policies to ensure compliance with Singapore law and the Ministry of Manpower’s requirements for employers.

Question 2

Property Matters

Accepted Answer

We represent landlords, tenants, and MCSTs in property-related matters involving commercial and residential properties.

We strive to employ a variety of tools to diffuse such tensions (or escalate them as the case may be) at an early stage with a view to negotiating a favorable outcome for clients.

Should there be no resolution, we then contest such disputes at the Singapore Courts or Strata Title Board. Our approach is more economical and enables clients to manage the litigation and financial risks incrementally in pursuit of their desired outcome.

We also understand that some lawsuits need to be fought on principle rather than just to achieve compensatory outcomes. In such cases, we are ready to fight for you to the very end and pursue it in a manner that reflects your considerations.

Landlord/Tenant Matters

Disputes between landlords and tenants are commonplace in Singapore. For contentious matters, our services include but are not limited to contesting the following:
Nuisance
Harassment
Inter-floor leakage
Eviction
Encroachment
Rental arrears and forfeiture of security deposits
Damage to premises and Reinstatement of premise
Contentious and non-contentious lease renewals
Unauthorized subletting
Forfeiture of tenancy 
Issues relating to early termination and activation of diplomatic clauses

For non-contentious matters, our services mainly relate to drafting and advisory work on all landlord/tenant issues based on prevailing laws and regulations.

Management Corporations Strata Title (MCST) Representation

We represent MCSTs that face disputes at the Singapore Courts and Strata Title Boards. Disputes aside, we advise MCSTs in relation to all aspects of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, Building and Management (Strata Maintenance) Act, and all relevant legislation.

With respect to disputes, these relate to but are not limited to the following:
Damage to buildings
Encroachment of common property
Breaches of by-laws
Recovery of arrears to management and sinking funds, and debt recovery via enforcement proceedings
Statutory offences and breaches of NEA laws/regulations
Insurance claims
Defamation
Instances of misuse or unauthorized use of funds by past and/or present MCST council members
Breach of Fiduciary duties by past and/or present MCST Council Members
Contractual and tortious disputes with contractors

With respect to non-contentious services, these relate to but are not limited to the following:
Drafting of various agreements, resolutions and by-laws
Advice on all relevant case law and legislation
Advice on tortious liability 
Advice on contractual issues relating to managing agents and other contractors
Advice on matters relating to the handing and taking over by managing agents and developers
Advise on issues relating to the appointment of managing agents and auditors
Advice on holding AGMs, EGMs and town hall meetings
Advice on issues relating to third party vendors operating within the premise
Appointment of managing agents and auditors
Advice on easement rights

Question 3

Commercial and Company Disputes

Accepted Answer

We represent individuals and corporations in a wide range of disputes. While we generally act for our clients from  start to the end, we are capable of intervening at any stage of mediation, litigation, or arbitration proceedings.

At the pre-litigation phase, we conduct detailed evidence and information gathering to optimize strategy and forecast likelihoods at trial. After which, we strive to reach satisfactory settlements through strong negotiations at the pre-litigation phase.

If negotiations remain unsatisfactory, we then provide representation in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Our approach is more economical and enables clients to manage their litigation and financial risks incrementally in pursuit of their desired outcome.

We also understand that some lawsuits need to be fought on principle rather than just to achieve compensatory outcomes. In such cases, we are ready to fight for you to the very end and pursue it in a manner that reflects your considerations.

Our representation includes but is not limited to the following:
Contractual disputes
Fraudulent conduct and schemes
Medical Negligence
Defamation, libel and harassment
Employment disputes
Shareholder and corporate governance disputes
Statutory derivative and minority oppression action
Breach of director and fiduciary duties
Banking and Finance disputes
Property-related disputes
Equity and trusts related disputes
Intellectual property, media and entertainment disputes
Forensic and complex asset investigations and recovery
Enforcement procedures for unsatisfied debts
Injunctions

Question 4

Building and Construction Matters

Accepted Answer

We provide representation on contentious and non-contentious matters relating to the building and construction domain. Our clients include developers, hotel/homeowners, MCSTs, main contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, as well as building professionals such as engineers, architects, and surveyors.

In the course of representation, we work together with building professionals such as architects, engineers, chartered building surveyors, land surveyors, and quantity surveyors to optimize outcomes for our clients.

Contentious Work

We strive to conduct detailed evidence gathering at the pre-litigation phase. This enables us to better strategize and forecast how your case might pan out in Court. After which, we generally advocate for strong negotiations to enable our clients to reach satisfactory settlements.

Should negotiations fail, we represent our clients at all levels of the Singapore Courts to litigate their claims. This often means adjudication based on the Security of Payment Act (SOP), which is designed for parties to resolve disputes swiftly and economically. 
Alternatively, we provide representation via litigation and arbitration.

Apart from being more economical, our approach enables clients to manage the litigation and financial risks incrementally in pursuit of their desired outcomes.

We also understand that some lawsuits need to be fought on principle rather than just to achieve compensatory outcomes. In such cases, we are ready to fight for you to the very end and pursue it in a manner that reflects your considerations.

We prosecute and defend against claims generally arising from construction and supply contracts. These include but are not limited to the following: 
Failure to make full and timely payment for services/works rendered. 
Failure to make payment for variation works, regardless of whether these are documented.
Failure to adequately perform services/works.
Defective and rectification works.
Improper handover/acknowledgement of works done.
Disputes on defects, design and certification
Insurance and negligence related claims
Disputes with employees/workers
Delays in delivery of works, goods and services
Inequitable conduct resulting in liquidated damages.
Claims solely involving oral contracts, and the absence of written contracts.
Forfeiture/enforcement of performance bonds
Disputes on insurance coverage

Non-Contentious Work

We provide advisory and drafting services with a particular focus on construction and supply contracts.

Question 5

Family Matters

Accepted Answer

We act for married couples, unwed and single persons, as well as divorced individuals.

Married Couples

Divorces become a reality when marriages irretrievably break down. As a first step, we recommend thorough evidence gathering and strong negotiations with your spouse to facilitate an uncontested divorce. This approach minimizes litigation stress and costs.

Concurrently, we provide representation for personal protection orders and/or maintenance orders should the need for interim measures arise. At this stage, our services include but are not limited to the following:
Drafting deed of separations. 
Drafting and filing all relevant documents for an uncontested divorce

Should negotiations fail, the divorce proceeds on a contested basis. We boldly represent anyone in divorce proceedings, and our services deal with the following issues:
Grounds of divorce and annulment 
Ancillary matters such as custody, access, care and control, spousal and child maintenance and division of matrimonial assets
Sham transactions and concealment of assets 
Adultery related allegations
Forensic and asset investigations

We recognize that some lawsuits must be fought on principle rather than solely for compensatory outcomes. Sometimes, the intrinsic value of a final judgement surpasses its terms. For example, obtaining a final judgement may be necessary to take a moral or political stance or prevent future defaults. In such cases, we are ready to fight for you until the very end and pursue it in a way that reflects your priorities.

Unwed and Single Persons

Unwed and single parents face a host of challenges too. We provide representation and advisory services on various issues which include but are not limited to:
Dispute on identity of biological parent 
Financial hardship and seeking child maintenance.
A biological parent being prevented from seeing the child.
Enforcing prior Court Orders
Prenuptial agreements 
Asset preservation

Divorced individuals

Divorced individuals often face challenges after obtaining a final judgement. We provide representation and advisory services which include but are not limited to:
Default on Final Judgement with regard to maintenance, transfer/sale of property and children access
Variation of Final Judgements

Question 6

Defamation and Harassment Matters

Accepted Answer

Defamation

We represent a wide range of individuals, from social media personalities to corporate executives and business owners. We prosecute and defend our clients in regard to defamatory claims. Our expertise covers but is not limited to the following matters:
Defamatory statements and media published on the internet (social media platforms, emails, websites and blogs)
Circulation of defamatory material (written statements/audio/video media) to third parties via the internet (Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok etc) 
Defamatory statements and comments made in public and private settings. 
Publication of written statements and/or articles
Letters/circulars/newsletters circulated via electronic or physical means. 
Advise on pre-publication and post-publication of statements in the litigation context. 
Investigations on identifying anonymous persons who conducted defamation. 
Defamatory statements and comments made publicly or privately. 
While this is not defamation in a strict sense, we represent individuals subject to directions based on the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA).

Harassment

Harassment can occur in various scenarios, such as the workplace or the internet. The Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (POHA) provides victims with protection and remedies. In addition to prosecuting such claims, we defend individuals who face legal action based on POHA. Our services cover but are not limited to the following matters:
Threats, abuses and insults 
Sexually explicit messages and innuendo
Causing fear or provocation of violence
Unlawful stalking
Doxing which is the publication of personal information with the intention to harass, threaten or facilitate violence against them
Subjecting overseas offenders to prosecution
Seeking enhanced penalties for vulnerable victims and those who were in an intimate relationship with the offender.

Question 7

Personal Injury and Property Damage Matters

Accepted Answer

We pursue claims relating to motor and industrial accidents, occupiers’ liability and intentional torts.

Prosecuting Personal Injury Claims

Our clients’ claims are our top priority. We work hard to optimize their claims in regard to liability (for the accident) as well as quantum (monetary value of losses). The scope of claims includes but is not limited to general damages (pain and suffering, psychiatric harm) and special damages (future medical expenses, caretaker fees and loss of income/future earnings/amenity/personal effects/non-standard items).

Prosecuting Property Damage Claims

We fight for clients to optimize their claims in regard to liability (for the accident) as well as quantum (monetary value of losses).
The scope of claims includes but is not limited to securing compensation for repair costs, loss of use, rental, total replacement cost as well as non-standard items.
 
Defending Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims

We also defend clients who face unmeritorious and/or exaggerated personal injury, property damage and industrial accident claims.

Question 8

Criminal Matters

Accepted Answer

We act for individuals who presently face criminal charges, as well as those who anticipate such charges.

Our law firm’s approach is to conduct extensive interviews and gather evidence from all relevant sources. Once we have assessed your situation, we will strategize and advise you on the best course of action. This includes negotiating charges/sentences, pleading guilty or claiming trial.

We understand that criminal law may appeal more to an accused (and their loved ones) sense of justice, especially if they feel they are innocent. In such cases, we will not hesitate to fight for you at trial. This is regardless of whether the prevailing evidence is favorable.

Our areas of criminal law representation include but are not limited to the following:
White collar crime
Fraud
Criminal Breach of Trust
Bribery and corruption
Insider trading
Company and tax offences
Sexual offences
Violence and causing of bodily harm
Drug offences
Money laundering

Question 9

Wills, Probate and Administration Matters

Accepted Answer

Contentious Work

We represent estates and individuals on matters including but are not limited to the following:
Willful or careless administration of estate which results in loss or damage to assets. 
Disagreements (by beneficiaries) on estate distribution
Disputing the validity of wills due to undue influence, fraud and lack of testamentary capacity
Disagreements on interpretation of wills
Claims by third parties against deceased’s assets. 
Unauthorized or unfair transfer of assets while deceased was still alive

Non-Contentious Work

Our services include but are not limited to the following: 
Advise and Drafting of Wills of varying complexities.
Advise and Drafting of Trusts 
Advise on asset preservation and succession planning.
Extracting Grant of Probate
Resealing Foreign Grant of Probate
Letters of Administration
Asset investigation

Question 10

Corporate, and Merger & Acquisition Matters

Accepted Answer

Our company offers both advisory and drafting services to clients such as start-up founders, company owners/directors, family offices and SMEs. We take a personalized approach to each case by understanding the legal challenges faced by our clients and providing tailored solutions to protect their interests and mitigate risks.

Our corporate advisory services include strategic advice on incorporation, corporate governance, deals, corporate structuring and negotiations.

Our drafting services include the preparation of share sale and purchase agreements, employment agreements, services agreements, shareholders agreements, general contracts, PDPA documents, novation agreements, escrow agreements, trust documents, non-disclosure agreements and indemnity and guarantee documents.

Our Services

Employment Matters

Property Matters

Commercial and Company Disputes

Building and Construction Matters

Family Matters

Defamation and Harassment Matters

Personal Injury and Property Damage Matters

Criminal Matters

Wills, Probate and Administration Matters

Corporate, and Merger & Acquisition Matters