Bird & Bird ATMD

Bird & Bird AMTD upholds its ‘Outstanding’ ranking with a strong intellectual property practice and expertise in the technology and telecommunications sector. Lorraine Tay and Alban Kang are key figures for IP. The firm is also active in capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, energy and labour and employment. Marcus Chow, Sandra Seah and Beng Chai Tay are the main corporate partners at the firm. Jonathan Choo is a dispute resolution lawyer particularly active in international arbitration.

Capital markets

Work highlights

Acted for water treatment company Memiontec Holdings in the listing of its shares on the Catalist board.

Key clients

QRC, SBI Offshore, RHB Securities Singapore, Snack Empire, Wonderscape Holdings

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Acted for Norwegian multinational telecommunications company Telenor Group in its merger with online marketplace operator Carousell in a part-cash part-equity deal.

Acting as Singapore counsel to Biolidics, a Singapore based medical technology company, in its acquisition of laboratory operator Biomedics Laboratory, which provides clinical diagnostic tests.

Key clients

Accuron Technologies, Aier Eye Hospital Group, Nutrition Technologies, PCCW Solutions, Zenius Education

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Acting for the main contractor, Voltas, in multiple Singapore court proceedings against a sub-contractor, Yong Chan Metal Engineering, in a dispute arising out of the construction of the new Thomson-East Coast Line Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). This case involves tortious claims for conspiracy and inducement of breach of contract in an insolvency setting where directors owe duties to not only the company but also creditors of the companies.

Key clients

Cathay Overseas International, Hearti Lab, Roche Singapore, Suying Metropolitan Studio, Verdane Art Invest

Energy

Work highlights

Advising the energy regulator in the implementation of Singapore's first utility-scale Energy Storage System (ESS).

Advising the Public Utilities Board Singapore (PUB) on Singapore's first floating solar project, a 50MW project located at Tengeh Reservoir in Western Singapore, to power the PUB's water treatment processes.

Key clients

BayWa re, Building and Construction Authority, Macquarie Bank, Sunseap

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Acted for Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) in a patent revocation action against Hitachi.

Represented Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Drug Houses of Australia (DHA) in a patent infringement case against Millennium Pharmaceuticals. This is the first successful case of striking out under the Health Product Registration Act.

Key clients

Amgen Singapore, B. Braun Melsungen, Kao Corporation, Monster Energy, Olam International

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Representing Shell Eastern Trading (SET) and Eric Lim Ming Way against its former commodities trader involving wrongful dismissal.

Acting for Borouge in defending a malicious prosecution claim commenced against it by a former employee.

Key clients

Hello Health Group, Incubeta Holdings, MMI Asia

Client feedback

“It is very professional and provides prompt and practical legal advice, and yet doesn’t compromise its independence.” – Capital markets

“Strong knowledge base and quick service turnaround.” – Corporate and M&A

“Dedication and refined legal approach that represents the renowned Singaporean legal system.” – Dispute resolution

“Jonathan is an excellent lawyer who is able to give his client the assurance that it is in good hands, which is crucial in the area of law that he specialises in.” – Dispute resolution

“Bird & Bird's dispute resolution team has always provided pragmatic, commercial and focused advice on disputes. We have been very impressed with the efficiency and quality of the service provided.” – Dispute resolution

“Very strong communication and continuous support provided by the team. In particular Akshay Kishore, Mark Ng and Jonathan Choo who have been extremely patient, thorough and reassuring throughout the entire process. The firm is meticulous and detailed in its work, easy to talk to and approachable at all times.” – Dispute resolution

“Extremely pro-active client-oriented solutions.” – Intellectual property

“Very responsive and practical advice. Experts in the area of IP.” – Intellectual property

“The lawyers are responsive, detailed-oriented (where required), and also provide succinct, practical advice on employment matters.” – Intellectual property

“Provides practical and pragmatic advice.” – Labour and employment

“The firm is professional and extremely knowledgeable in all matters that we have requested from them, with a particular ability to contextualise the advice in a practical manner that we can utilise almost immediately.  In addition, it is always responsive. I find that working with the attorneys at Bird & Bird is similar to working with direct colleagues rather than outsourced legal advisors, which is a testament to its nature and concise feedback.” – Labour and employment

Jonathan Choo

“Refined legal approach.”

“He is very commercial-minded, offering clients practical solutions to achieving win-win solutions. He is able to give the client the assurance that it is in good hands.”

“Analytical, quick thinker and solution-oriented.”

“It is always a pleasure to deal with Jonathan. He provides proactive, commercial and practical legal advice which is paramount in a dispute situation.”

Seow Hui Goh

“Seow Hui is always accessible despite her busy schedule and provides practical solutions to problems which are easy for the business to digest.”

“Provides practical and pragmatic advice.”

“Her advice is comprehensive in that it highlights the broader aspects of what we need to know with various issues as well as the nuances applicable to each and focuses the advice in such a way that allows us to make a practical determination based on the advice. Many firms do a great job of doing comprehensive research but fall short of providing it in the context of practical risks and consequences from a business perspective. Seow Hui and her colleagues always have that understanding in mind.”

Alban Kang

“Expert in IP and sought after by clients.”

Akshay Kishore

“Very approachable, easy to talk to and reassuring. Akshay has a fantastic ability to make you feel comfortable while asking pertinent questions. He has a strategic approach to all situations and is able to present different perspectives for consideration. All-round great personality with an obvious passion for his work.”

Lorraine Tay

“Beyond her excellent technical skills, Lorraine has a deft touch when addressing and resolving client issues which may span across more than one Bird & Bird practice. She has been instrumental in managing our matters across all areas of practice in Singapore and other countries and ensuring that we are able to connect with the right touchpoints when we have a new matter.”