Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair is known for its expertise in dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, and corporate and commercial law. It climbs up a tier in dispute resolution ranking this year and its corporate practice makes its debut. The team has a wealth of experience in a broad range of commercial disputes arising out of breaches of securities regulations, commodity trading disputes, insolvency, employment and contractual disputes and estate claims. Seasoned litigator Suresh Nair is the main disputes partner, while Mark Wong heads up the corporate division. Bryan Tan is an emerging name to note. Associate director Andrea Tan left for an in-house role at Expedia last spring.
At the beginning of 2023, PK Wong & Nair entered into a joint law venture with international firm Mayer Brown. This entity can provide clients with integrated and seamless advice on international and Singapore law. Local litigation is provided through PK Wong & Nair.
Client feedback
“Very quick responses, practical advice, very responsive and solid team.” – Dispute resolution
“They work well within the team and with the client. Well prepared with points and documents.” – Dispute resolution
“Client-focused, quality advice, practical, cost-effective” – Labour and employment
“Accessible and responds promptly.” – Restructuring and insolvency
“I have a well-established working relationship with Suresh Nair. This firm would be my first stop because they are hungry, excellent at what they do and always on top of their game.” – Restructuring and insolvency
“Efficient and proactive. They understand regulatory requirements well. Lawyers are good at listening and providing alternatives.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Suresh Nair
“Phenomenal legal ability.”
“Accessible and responds promptly.”
“He is among the best insolvency practitioners in Singapore. An exceptional advocate, he is razor-sharp and precise, and provides timely and practical advice in the most personable way possible.”
“Positive, proactive and very competent.”
Work highlights
Defending Three Fins against a claim for alleged wrongful termination and alleged breach of employment agreement made by a former employee.
Representing ID21 against an ex-employee over alleged unlawful transfers of confidential and commercially sensitive files belonging to the client.
Work highlights
Defended an individual against a claim for alleged breach of post-termination restraints by a former employer. This matter is significant as it requires the court to further refine the criteria to assess whether post-termination restraints are reasonable or enforceable in circumstances where the parties are ostensibly competitors in the same field.
Advised Antanium Resources on a proposed restructuring of its debts.
Represented Silverlink Resorts and Andaman Resorts against MS First Capital in a dispute related to the ordered closure of the Amanpuri hotel by the governor of Phuket in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Defending IntelliDocX Asia against a claim for misappropriation of allegedly confidential information
Work highlights
Advising a creditor client to place Yang Kee Logistics under judicial management.
Representing the informal steering committee of Pacific Andes Resources Development as bondholders on a Chapter 11 restructuring.
Assisting British and Malayan Trustees on seeking directions of the court on powers and duties in a bond default.
Work highlights
Acted for the sellers in the successful divestment of Team-Metal to Acrotec Group, a partner of The Carlyle Group.
Represented ACT Holdings, a Singapore private property developer, in the divestment of its shares to an Asia-Pacific real estate fund manager headquartered in Singapore.
Advised Letdo International as the purchaser on its acquisition of shares in a distributor of a Singapore target valued at $8.5 million.
