Siraj Omar is a newly established dispute resolution boutique known for its expertise in high-stakes commercial disputes, particularly in the insurance and financial services sectors. The firm's diverse expertise allows it to handle a wide range of commercial disputes, from shareholder and partnership conflicts to fraud and asset-recovery matters. The firm is led by its founding directors and former Drew & Napier partners, Siraj Omar SC and Allister Tan. Omar is widely recognised as one of the top disputes experts in Singapore. The team is further bolstered by a roster of talented lawyers, including Larisa Cheng and Joelle Tan.
Work highlights
Acted for a luxury hotel in Singapore's first reported Covid-19-related business interruption claim, which established important precedents on the applicability of English Supreme Court decisions in Singapore.
Represented Lippo Marina Collection in a multi-million-dollar dispute against UOB Bank involving allegations of fraud and conspiracy.
Represented the estate of a late mining tycoon in a claim for breach of trust over the ownership of various assets valued at over $500 million. The case involved novel issues of trust law and the extent to which the reflective loss principle applies to beneficiaries of a trust.
Work highlights
Represented a global data centre operator in a multi-million-dollar claim arising from a major fire incident.
Acted for a global invoice financing platform in a high-profile coverage dispute with its insurers.
