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Commercial Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Appellate Advocacy
International Arbitration
Insolvency Litigation
Banking and Financial Disputes
Building & Construction
General Insurance Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Professional Liability Claims
Administrative and Public Law

Commercial Crime
and Governance

Commercial Crime
Investigations
Shareholders’ Disputes
Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Corporate Misfeasance
Disciplinary Proceedings

Private Client
Services

Family Law - Divorce & Adoption
Conveyancing and Real Property
Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
Muslim Law
Employment Law
Protection from Harassment and Defamation
Immigration Law
Tax

Corporate Advisory
Services

Corporate Transactions and Advice
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Corporate Secretarial
Immigration Law
Tax

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  • 80 Raffles Place, #47-01/02 UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624

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Commercial Litigation

Tan Rajah & Cheah is known for the depth and breadth of its litigation practice. With Senior Counsel, Chelva Rajah SC at its helm and ably supported by a dynamic team of lawyers, we have built up a formidable reputation in the field of dispute resolution.  In complex civil and commercial disputes, we offer a combination of legal insight, courtroom experience, industry knowledge, and practical business sense needed to help our clients make the right decisions and prevail in times of crisis.

Clients entrust us with their cases when the stakes are high because of our commitment to understanding the issues thoroughly, our ability to position their case for maximum trial advantage, and to rigorously pursue or defend their position in arbitration or a court of law. We have acted for nation states and multi-national corporations in international arbitrations and in commercial litigation.

Our seasoned litigators have appeared on numerous occasions before the Singapore Court of Appeal, at High Court trials and before international arbitral tribunals at all levels of the Singapore Court system. Our lawyers also focus on substantive specialist areas such as banking, finance and securities, restructuring and insolvency involving multi-party creditor disputes, asset recovery and tracing, employment disputes, medical negligence, and other forms of professional liability claims.

Our work includes:

  • Acting for town councillors in two suits brought by Aljunied Hougang Town Council and Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council (later substituted by Sengkang Town Council) involving claims raising novel issues of duties of town councillors before the Singapore High Court and the Court of Appeal.

  • Acting in an appeal to the Singapore Court of Appeal against Singapore Airlines in a matter arising from a breach of an aircraft purchase agreement.

  • Acted for SM Investments Pte Ltd against Hyflux Limited in claims before the Singapore High Court involving complex issues of interpretation and novel issues concerning the bringing of claims against a company protected by statutory moratorium.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Dispute Resolution

Tan Rajah & Cheah is known for the depth and breadth of its litigation practice. With Senior Counsel, Chelva Rajah SC at its helm and ably supported by a dynamic team of lawyers, we have built up a formidable reputation in the field of dispute resolution.  In complex civil and commercial disputes, we offer a combination of legal insight, courtroom experience, industry knowledge, and practical business sense needed to help our clients make the right decisions and prevail in times of crisis.

Clients entrust us with their cases when the stakes are high because of our commitment to understanding the issues thoroughly, our ability to position their case for maximum trial advantage, and to rigorously pursue or defend their position in arbitration or a court of law. We have acted for nation states and multi-national corporations in international arbitrations and in commercial litigation.

Our seasoned litigators have appeared on numerous occasions before the Singapore Court of Appeal, at High Court trials and before international arbitral tribunals at all levels of the Singapore Court system. Our lawyers also focus on substantive specialist areas such as banking, finance and securities, restructuring and insolvency involving multi-party creditor disputes, asset recovery and tracing, employment disputes, medical negligence, and other forms of professional liability claims.

Our work includes:

  • Acting for town councillors in two suits brought by Aljunied Hougang Town Council and Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council (later substituted by Sengkang Town Council) involving claims raising novel issues of duties of town councillors before the Singapore High Court and the Court of Appeal.

  • Acting in an appeal to the Singapore Court of Appeal against Singapore Airlines in a matter arising from a breach of an aircraft purchase agreement.

  • Acted for SM Investments Pte Ltd against Hyflux Limited in claims before the Singapore High Court involving complex issues of interpretation and novel issues concerning the bringing of claims against a company protected by statutory moratorium.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Appellate Advocacy

Tan Rajah & Cheah is known for the depth and breadth of its litigation practice. With Senior Counsel, Chelva Rajah SC at its helm and ably supported by a dynamic team of lawyers, we have built up a formidable reputation in the field of dispute resolution.  In complex civil and commercial disputes, we offer a combination of legal insight, courtroom experience, industry knowledge, and practical business sense needed to help our clients make the right decisions and prevail in times of crisis.

Clients entrust us with their cases when the stakes are high because of our commitment to understanding the issues thoroughly, our ability to position their case for maximum trial advantage, and to rigorously pursue or defend their position in arbitration or a court of law. We have acted for nation states and multi-national corporations in international arbitrations and in commercial litigation.

Our seasoned litigators have appeared on numerous occasions before the Singapore Court of Appeal, at High Court trials and before international arbitral tribunals at all levels of the Singapore Court system. Our lawyers also focus on substantive specialist areas such as banking, finance and securities, restructuring and insolvency involving multi-party creditor disputes, asset recovery and tracing, employment disputes, medical negligence, and other forms of professional liability claims.

Our work includes:

  • Acting for town councillors in two suits brought by Aljunied Hougang Town Council and Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council (later substituted by Sengkang Town Council) involving claims raising novel issues of duties of town councillors before the Singapore High Court and the Court of Appeal.

  • Acting in an appeal to the Singapore Court of Appeal against Singapore Airlines in a matter arising from a breach of an aircraft purchase agreement.

  • Acted for SM Investments Pte Ltd against Hyflux Limited in claims before the Singapore High Court involving complex issues of interpretation and novel issues concerning the bringing of claims against a company protected by statutory moratorium.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

International Arbitration

Tan Rajah & Cheah is known for the depth and breadth of its litigation practice. With Senior Counsel, Chelva Rajah SC at its helm and ably supported by a dynamic team of lawyers, we have built up a formidable reputation in the field of dispute resolution. In complex civil and commercial disputes, we offer a combination of legal insight, courtroom experience, industry knowledge, and practical business sense needed to help our clients make the right decisions and prevail in times of crisis.

We have acted for nation states and multi-national corporations in international arbitrations. We have worked with our clients on disputes referred to major arbitral institutions namely, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”), International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration.

Our Mr Chelva Rajah, SC brings decades of experience, as counsel and provides invaluable insight in proceedings, having served as an arbitrator in more than 100 domestic and international arbitrations. He is ranked by Chambers and Partners as one of the most in demand arbitrators in Singapore. He is presently a Board Member and Panel Member with the SIAC.

  • Acted for a listed company in the Singapore High Court and in arbitration against its Seychelles joint venture partner relating to their joint venture for the building and operation of telecom towers in Myanmar. Issues included disputes as to jurisdiction and interpretation of pre-emption provisions in the joint venture.

  • Acted for an international bank in an international arbitration under the GMRA form of contract for a claim worth over USD250million. There were novel issues concerning the construction of various provisions of the GMRA, as well as the mechanism to be applied in a default scenario.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Insolvency Litigation

Our insolvency lawyers have worked on disputes arising from the cross-border collapse of corporations. Our notable work includes acting for various creditors in the Hin Leong fall out and before the Court of Appeal in AnAn Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd v VTB Bank (Public Joint Stock Company) [2022] 1 SLR 771. We have acted for and advised debtors, creditors, bondholders and liquidators and worked with out international counterparts on:

  • Winding-up and judicial management;

  • Schemes of Arrangement;

  • Asset recovery; and

  • Investigations

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

 

Banking and Financial Disputes

TRC is one of the few Singapore dispute practices that are generally free of conflicts in banking and financial disputes. We have acted against major local and international banks on a variety of litigation matters, including contractual issues relating to facility agreements, misrepresentations made to consumers, derivative contracts and trade financing.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

 

Building and Construction

Our expertise in the building and construction industry includes dispute negotiation and litigation. Our clients who are property developers, financiers, contractors, builders, retail mall developers and operators appreciate our practical advice founded on a solid understanding of their commercial concerns and business goals. We also take effort in ensuring a technical understanding of the subject matter of the dispute through site visits and collaboration with experts. Our work in building and construction also includes advisory and regulatory matters on workplace safety and building control regulations.

Our notable litigation cases include:


  • Ramo Industries Pte Ltd v DLE Solutions Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 4 – Successfully acted for Ramo Industries Pte Ltd in a High Court case involving building and construction law and thereafter ensured that the judgment was upheld on appeal in the Court of Appeal case of Ramo Industries Pte Ltd v DLE Solutions Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 4.

  • Acting for the main contractor of a condominium development in the Singapore High Court in an action initiated by a subsidiary proprietor alleging negligence on the part of the main contractor and the architect.

  • Acted for a main contractor in a successful claim against a sub-contractor involving expert evidence on construction of refractories both at the Singapore High Court and before the Court of Appeal.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

 

General Insurance Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Balu’s expertise lies in the areas of General Insurance Litigation with extensive trial, arbitration and mediation experience in a wide range of classes of cover acting for Insurers, involving issues arising from Fire, Motor, Workers’ Compensation, Public Liability, Health policies claims and coverage issues, Political Risks, All Risks Property Insurance claims, Professional Indemnity Defence work in respect of Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects, Accountants, Land Surveyors and Insurance Brokers and Agents, Political risks Coverage Claims and Product Liability Coverage and Claims.

Contact Information:

N Balu Rao
Email: nagarajabrao@trc.com.sg

Professional Liability Claims

We have defended professionals in the Singapore High Court and the Court of Appeal on claims of professional negligence and have worked closely with D&O and professional indemnity insurance providers to defend clients.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Administrative and Public Law

TRC has advised and acted for and against government bodies and agencies, regulatory bodies and administrative tribunals including advising regulators on potential administrative and public law issues on commercial licences. Our litigators have also appeared before the Singapore Court of Appeal on the interpretation of the constitution and the legal principles on the interpretation of statutory provisions.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Commercial Crimes

We are recognised as one of the top commercial crimes teams in Singapore. What sets us apart is that our lawyers have broad-based training in both commercial and criminal litigation. With their commercial knowledge and insight, our commercial crime practitioners are adept in navigating complex financial documentation, instruments and accounts expertly.

Our criminal defence lawyers are pre-eminent for their significant experience in all aspects of corporate criminal defence and enforcement-related litigation. We have aggressively defended corporations and their executives in cases involving allegations of securities fraud, bribery, perjury and false statements, tax fraud, antitrust violations and false claims.

Our Mr Sant Singh, SC, is the only Senior Counsel specialising in criminal law in Singapore and has been involved in major commercial fraud cases since 1987. Our Mr Chelva Rajah, SC has also represented clients in complex commercial crime matters.

Our notable transactions:

  • Acting for a party embroiled in the fall of Wirecard AG.

  • Acting for a party accused of being involved in the largest fraud case involving the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.

  • Acted for an accused in the long-drawn City Harvest Church case involving the largest Criminal Breach of Trust case in Singapore’s history.

  • Acted in a corruption case involving the highest amount of gratification paid in Singapore.

  • Acted in several cases involving the misappropriation of bunker fuel.

  • Acted for persons of interest in trade financing fraud involved in oil trading.

  • Advising on exposure under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and other Serious Crimes Act.

Contact Information:

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Investigations

With our wealth of experience in criminal defence work, we work with our corporate clients to investigate potential, fraud, corruption, professional misconduct and other corporate misfeasance in their ranks. We also work with individuals who are subject to such investigations.

As part of our investigations practice, we advise our clients (corporates and individuals) who have been identified as persons of interest with liaising and drafting of representations to the various government agencies. We also assist our clients in auditing their operations to identify and pre-empt operational risks and exposure to regulatory breaches.

We maintain close ties with experts in a variety of fields and we collaborate seamlessly with these forensic professionals including accountants, IT specialists and forensic experts to detect forgery and tampering for our complex investigations.

Contact Information:

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Shareholders’ Disputes

The deterioration of shareholder relations or a loss of trust in the directors and allegations of breach of fiduciary duties is a challenging legal minefield which requires a breadth and depth of legal experience in commercial, regulatory and even criminal law. Our work in this area requires a balance of aggressive protection of our client’s interests, the keen awareness of commercial practicalities, assisting our clients to prioritise their objectives as shareholders and resolving their disputes either through litigation, mediation or negotiating a sound exit strategy. In this regard, our experience includes:

  • Acting in cross-border actions on the breakdown of joint ventures

  • Successfully striking out an action against directors in a joint venture company who faced allegations of breach of fiduciary duties.

  • Acted for a private equity firm in disputes concerning the holding company of TWG Tea, leading to a successful winding up application in the Singapore High Court which was affirmed on appeal.

  • Acted in court actions to seek relief for boards in a deadlock.

  • Acted for a company to seek swift and decisive injunctive relief to prevent misuse of resources by director.

  • Advising on and successfully formulating share buy-outs for different factions of shareholders.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Corporate Misfeasance

The deterioration of shareholder relations or a loss of trust in the directors and allegations of breach of fiduciary duties is a challenging legal minefield which requires a breadth and depth of legal experience in commercial, regulatory and even criminal law. Our work in this area requires a balance of aggressive protection of our client’s interests, the keen awareness of commercial practicalities, assisting our clients to prioritise their objectives as shareholders and resolving their disputes either through litigation, mediation or negotiating a sound exit strategy. In this regard, our experience includes:

  • Acting in cross-border actions on the breakdown of joint ventures

  • Successfully striking out an action against directors in a joint venture company who faced allegations of breach of fiduciary duties.

  • Acted for a private equity firm in disputes concerning the holding company of TWG Tea, leading to a successful winding up application in the Singapore High Court which was affirmed on appeal.

  • Acted in court actions to seek relief for boards in a deadlock.

  • Acted for a company to seek swift and decisive injunctive relief to prevent misuse of resources by director.

  • Advising on and successfully formulating share buy-outs for different factions of shareholders.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Disciplinary Proceedings

Our lawyers have acted for the Law Society of Singapore, respondents in disciplinary proceedings pursuant to the Legal Profession Act as well as professionals involved in inquiry proceedings, including disciplinary proceedings before the Public Accountants Oversight Committee pursuant to the Public Accountants Act.

 

Contact Information:

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg

Family Law

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

Our Family Law practice group is led by seasoned litigator and specialist mediator, Mr Imran Khwaja. He has been recognised as one of the few lawyers who run a family collaborative practice in which disputes are dealt with and resolved in a fair, friendly and non-contentious environment whenever the circumstances permit.

Our family lawyers are highly respected for their understanding of the breadth and nuances of family law in Singapore, and for our commitment to our client’s interest. In this emotionally charged environment, we will take time to listen to your concerns and to explain your legal rights and options so that you can make the best choices for you and your family.

Whether you decide to resolve your situation through discussions, mediation, negotiated agreements, or in a court of law, we will support you through these difficult decisions and represent you diligently.

Specific areas we can help with include:  

  • Mediation of Family Disputes
 
  • Contentious and Non-Contentious Divorce proceedings
 
  • Custody & Care related orders for children
 
  • Personal Protection Orders
 
  • Maintenance Orders & Financial Settlement
 
  • Asset tracing and Division of Matrimonial Assets
 
  • Adoption and guardianship
 
Our divorce lawyers also offer expertise in high-net-worth divorces where our clients are involved in professional partnerships with their spouses or are shareholders in family corporations or other closely held business interests. Our lawyers have the skills and experience to help you develop a legally sound and ethical asset protection strategy as part of a comprehensive financial settlement upon divorce.

Contact Information:

Imran Khwaja
Email: imran@trc.com.sg

Conveyancing and Real Property

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity. Our real estate practice enjoys a well-earned reputation for its responsiveness, professionalism and attention to detail. Our property lawyers have decades of experience representing home buyers, investors and financial institutions, in a wide range of property transactions including –

  • Sale, Purchase and Refinancing of Private Residential and HDB properties

  • Commercial, Industrial & Retail Space Leasing

  • Housing Loans and Loan Refinancing

  • En-bloc Property Transactions

Apart from domestic real estate transactions, we also represent property developers, retail mall owners, institutional investors, educational institutions, statutory boards and unincorporated associations on all phases of real estate investment.

Notable transactions undertaken by us in this field include:

  • Represented a tertiary institution staff provident fund in the withdrawal of provident fund monies on the security of mortgages in favour of the universities;

  • Acted for a tertiary institution in the merger of the provident fund scheme with the Central Provident Fund Board;

  • Acted for a statutory board in preparing a master sale documentation for the sale of land parcels for the development of condominiums, bungalows and commercial buildings.

Contact Information:

Zahara Bakar
Email: zaharabakar@trc.com.sg

Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

Our Probate practice deals with trust and estate matters and advises clients on the use of trusts and multi-jurisdictional wills in estate planning, asset preservation and succession planning.

We assist clients, including high net worth individuals and families, in probate and administration matters and settlements, preparing lasting powers of attorney, appointments and removal of trustees and provision for minors and beneficiaries.

Contact Information:

Han Kee Fong
Email: keef@trc.com.sg

Zahara Bakar
Email: zaharabakar@trc.com.sg

Muslim Law

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

Our Muslim Law practice group advises on Syariah law including marriages, divorces, inheritance and succession, and charitable trusts (wakafs).

In respect of matrimonial matters, we have represented clients at both levels of the Syariah Court and the Appeal Board. Specific areas of advice include division of assets, payment of nafkah iddah, payment of mutaah, custody, care and control of and access to the children of the marriage, and the procedures and processes of the Syariah Court and the Appeal Board.

We have the ability and experience to look at issues from not just the perspective of the Syariah Court, but also the civil courts, particularly in respect of issues that may transcend the different courts such as those relating to property and children.

We have acted for clients in divorce matters involving Syariah law ranging from simple divorces to high-net-worth matters involving cross-border considerations.

As for Muslim inheritance law, we are equipped to advise clients on their estate-planning options including –

  • the effect of holding a property in joint tenancy under Syariah law;

  • the effect of CPF nomination under Syariah law;

  • the effect of insurance nomination under Syariah law;

  • providing for legal heirs;

  • providing for non-heirs such as adopted children;

  • providing for non-Muslim next-of-kin or non-Muslim relatives (in the case of a convert);

  • and advising on the different estate-planning instruments available.

We keep ourselves abreast and up-to-date on the developments in Muslim inheritance law including the fatwas issued by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (MUIS).

We advise on probate and intestacy matters relating to Muslim estates and act in proceedings to obtain Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration.

We also advise clients on issues relating to Muslim charitable trusts (wakafs) and the related provisions in the Administration of Muslim Law Act (Cap. 3).

Contact Information:

Imran Khwaja
Email: imran@trc.com.sg

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg

Employment Law

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

Our employment practice involves both advisory and dispute resolution services.

We advise our clients on the preparation and review of employment contracts and employment related documentation, such as employee handbooks and employee stock options. We have also assisted both corporates and individuals with the preparation of exit packages and settlement agreements for high level executives.

The dispute resolution aspect of our practice includes representing our clients in the following situations:

  • Breaches of duties by employers and employees

  • Enforcement of post-employment obligations

  • Termination

  • Employee stock options

Contact Information:

Sayana Baratham
Email: sayana@trc.com.sg

 

Protection from Harassment and Defamation

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

We have advised and supported numerous clients in resolving the distressing situations of stalking, sexual harassment, online bullying, doxing, falsehoods and harassment by neighbours. Our lawyers have also successfully secured protection orders and other reliefs under the Protection from Harrassment Act through swift and decisive action.

We have successfully acted for both plaintiffs and defendants in defamation actions and enforcement of orders against persistent breaches of orders. The context of defamation includes widespread online publication of defamatory statements, defamations arising from MCST and board meetings, and amongst shareholders.

Contact Information:

Megan Chia
Email: meganchia@trc.com.sg 

Immigration Law

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

We have assisted our clients in navigating the administrative steps and nuances of immigration law and policies in seeking both Singapore permanent residence and Singapore citizenship.

Contact Information:

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg 

Tax

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity. 

The changing global landscape means that our corporate and individual clients are faced with increasingly complex and constantly changing tax and regulatory rules. Globalisation and increasing cross border mobility also pose new challenges for high-net-worth individuals who seek to protect and manage their international wealth. 

Our Tax & Private Client practice is focused on delivering clear and strategic tax advice to clients including trustees and other fiduciaries, private individuals, family-owned businesses and charities.

Contact Information:

Sayana Baratham
Email: sayana@trc.com.sg

Corporate Transactions and Advice

Our corporate transactions and advisory lawyers have extensive experience in advising on a range of transactions and contracts including mergers & acquisitions and investment funds.

Our advice is sound in law while also practical which ensures that the support that our clients receive protects and promotes their rights while also being workable and pragmatic. We listen to our clients’ concerns and aims intently and provide solutions that have allowed them to achieve their business objectives and to enhance their businesses as well.

Contact Information:

Sayana Baratham
Email: sayana@trc.com.sg

Intellectual Property

Our IP practice advises on IP management & protection, commercialisation & licensing as well as litigation & enforcement. Trade Marks & Patents – we offer a wide range of services covering IP searching, clearance, registration and protection; IP portfolio management and review.

IP and technology Commercialisation & Licensing – our expertise in this field covers all aspects of IP commercialisation and licensing, such as technology transfers, joint ventures, distribution and franchise agreements, assignments and licenses and other essential contracts in the IP and technology field.  Our clients include leading corporations in the software development and technology field, and in the media and entertainment industry.

Litigation and enforcement – We handle all types and aspects of contentious IP disputes and have substantial experience in seeking urgent interim relief like injunctions, search and seizure and asset-freezing orders.

Notable transactions undertaken by us in this field include –

  • Represented clients in defending infringement claims by luxury brand owners;

  • Represented clients in defending infringement and passing off claims by a major financial institution

Contact Information:

Zahara Bakar
Email: zaharabakar@trc.com.sg

Moiz H Sithawalla
Email: mhs@trc.com.sg 

Corporate Secretarial​

Our lawyers provide the full range of secretarial and administrative services starting from incorporation, preparation of the constitution, through to annual filings, compliance, calling and facilitating board and shareholders’ meetings and advising on the drafting of the agenda, resolutions, and the procedure of the meetings. 

We have helped numerous clients from outside of Singapore establish their businesses in Singapore. Our firm’s edge lies in our vast commercial experience, and we are primed to assist our clients beyond mere incorporation. We pride ourselves as partners in helping our clients build their businesses in Singapore.

Contact Information:

Anand Karthigesu
Email: anandkarthigesu@trc.com.sg