Tan Rajah & Cheah is a disputes-focused firm that is led by the widely recognised and acclaimed senior counsel, Chelva Rajah SC. He is an active court lawyer, arbitration counsel of choice, former judicial commissioner, arbitrator and judge of the Qatar International Court since 2011. The firm is best known for its commercial litigation prowess and contentious family law expertise, and is a seasoned player in high-stakes, long-running and complex litigations. For example, it secured a landmark victory in a widely publicised case against prominent opposition politicians, where the Court of Appeal overturned lower court findings on the scope of duties owed by town councillors. This case established important precedents on the role and obligations of public officials. The firm is active in insolvency, labour disputes, international arbitration and white-collar crime matters. Rajah leads an experienced team that includes Moiz Haider Sithawalla, Megan Chia, and family law veteran Imran Khwaja.
Work highlights
Engaged by the Government of Malaysia to assist in the recovery of seized 1MDB assets in Singapore.
Acted for Innovative Corporation in an account of profits claim against a former director and his company for misappropriating a lucrative business opportunity.
Represented a Bloomberg journalist in separate defamation claims brought by two prominent political figures in Singapore. The case centred around an article published by Bloomberg that the claimants alleged was false and disparaging. The matter raises important questions about the boundaries of public discourse, press freedom and fair comment in Singapore.
