Capital markets
Work highlights
Advised C&N Holdings, a provider of transport and storage services to the logistics industry in Singapore, on its IPO on the Growth Enterprise Market of the HKSE.
Advised, as Singapore counsel, Clearbridge Health, a medtech investor, on the proposed IPO on the Catalist board of the SGX.
Key clients
Eyeota Holdings, SunMoon Food Company, ST Engineering Ventures Fund, Weiye Holdings
Corporate and M&A
Work highlights
Advised Dow Chemical Pacific (Singapore), on its $130 billion restructuring exercise and merger with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its subsidiaries, which resulted in the formation of DowDuPont and the subsequent spin-off into three publicly traded companies to house its agricultural, materials science and specialty products businesses.
Advised NYSE-listed conglomerate Sealed Air Corporation in its acquisition of Fagerdala Singapore, a manufacturer and fabricator of polyethylene foam, for approximately $100 million.
Key clients
Cityneon Holdings, Eyeota Holdings, Quantum Inventions, QuEST Global Services, Singapore Press Holdings
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Successfully represented Verona Capital, an Australian venture capital firm that primarily invests in and develops mining projects globally in the oil and gas sector, in an appeal against Ramba Energy West Jambi, a subsidiary of Singapore-listed oil and gas company, for breach of an investment agreement and overturned the trial judge's finding in the high court.
Key clients
Bok Seng Logistics, Energy Market Authority, Suying Metropolitan Studio, STX Corporation, YG Group
Intellectual property
Work highlights
Acting for Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) in relation to patent revocation proceedings against three patents in the name of Hitachi relating to ballast water treatment systems.
Acting for Celltrion (the defendant) in relation to a claim by three major drug companies under the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations for relief against alleged prospective patent infringement, including unquantified damages.
Key clients
Dongkuk Steel Mill, GrabTaxi Holdings, Monster Energy Company, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Labour and employment
Work highlights
Representing Orient Corporation, a global company involved in the manufacture of fire suppression systems, in three high court disputes against an errant former employee for conversion of the company property, unlawful means conspiracy and breach of confidence.
Key clients
Incubeta Holdings, Wallem Shipping (Singapore)
Client feedback
“Bird & Bird has a strong track record in IP management and partners with long experience in trademark management.” – Intellectual property
“Ability to frame complex regulatory concepts in simple mutually agreed contractual terms. Ability to be part of the business negotiations where certain compromises had to be assessed. Ability to support on-site discussions.” – Regulatory
“Responsive, flexible and reliable. In the trademark field, the firm is our first choice in the area.” – Intellectual property
“The firm was very prompt with their response and provided clear and concise legal advice that was usable.” – Intellectual property, Regulatory
“The attorneys I've worked with have been stellar. They are very responsive and always provide great advice that is easily digestible by a busy in-house lawyer. They offer alternative solutions to problems that help cut costs. They are also very good with managing the client relationship.” – Dispute and resolution, Labour and employment
“The lawyers whom we engaged with within the firm are experienced in the work that they do and in addition, provides advice from a commercial angle. This is largely important to assist the next step that the company takes and I am convinced that this is value-adding. The responses from the team with Daniel are very prompt and they are always there when you need.” – Infrastructure, Technology and telecommunications
“Alexander was very prompt with his response and provided clear and concise legal advice that was usable.” - Alexander Shepherd
“Very knowledgeable and hard-working. With the ability to represent us in front of challenging customers from different business culture.” “Very experienced, very prompt and Daniel's team seems like they are always ready to help. This is important as some commercial requirements can be very urgent.” - Daniel Song
“Lorraine is very professional and an authority in the IP sector. Enjoy working with her given her fast thinking and experience in the industry. However, the team supporting her is lacking in the same responsiveness and experience hence not giving us the confidence or advice that we hope to be getting.” “Responsive and reliable. Having broad range of knowledge in the IP field.” - Lorraine Tay
“Navin is very responsive and attentive to our needs. He is knowledgeable about the law as well as the relevant processes and procedures surrounding legal matters. He always tries to accommodate our time difference and is quick with providing advice and requested work product. We enjoy working with him.” - Navin Joseph Lobo
“Knowledgeable and client-oriented. Prompt replies.” - Sandra Seah
