Advocatus Law

Singapore

Analysis

Overview

Full-service firm Advocatus Law has been on the scene for 14 years now. Its dispute resolution offering is a pillar of the firm and other areas have branched out from this strength, including corporate and transactions-related work, real estate, regulatory compliance, risk management and IP. At the beginning of 2023, the experienced disputes team had nine reported High Court and Court of Appeal decisions in 2022. The firm is a member of the Alliott Global Alliance and the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association.  

Managing partner Christopher Daniel heads the team that includes partners Harjean Kaur, Ganga Avadiar, Mervyn Cheong, Priyalatha Naidu and Eileen Yeo. Daniel notably has a strong insurance practice, while Cheong has a Specialist Certificate in Intangible Asset Management.  

Client feedback 

We value their creativity and responsiveness, as well as the value-added and practical advice provided.Regulatory 

Christopher Anand Daniels 

Good attention to details and very proactive in providing creative and value-added legal solutions. 

Dispute resolution

Work highlights 

Advising three family members of the Hin Leong Group in a litigation against their former Singapore solicitors. 

Defending a client in proceedings that were commenced by HSBC against her in relation to the insolvency of the Hin Leong Group. 

Acting for the director of a manager of a REIT against actions commenced by two security holders on the basis that the client, among other directors, had breached duties under the Securities and Futures Act