About us
We are the top boutique law firm in Southeast Asia, specialising in complex litigation and cutting-edge transactions.
Established in 1998, TSMP is a pre-eminent, independent firm that provides a quality suite of legal services focused on corporate and commercial law for everyone, ranging from blue-chip companies to start-ups. We are a go-to for international firms and clients, and have significant depth and experience spanning headline mandates and multiple jurisdictions.
Accolades
Testimonials
The Legal 500
“When dealing with local business cases in Singapore, TSMP is the firm to go to. They are well aware of all the facets involved in resolving tricky situations, from arbitration to mediation and outright litigation. At each step, they are uniquely well prepared, helpful and efficient.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
"TSMP is so strong in their analysis of the pros and cons of the case and provide very in-depth and creative solutions. We are so impressed by their approach, not only from the legal but also the strategic point of view, when carrying out construction projects."
Asialaw Profiles
“They are experienced, well-connected and well-versed in the capital markets. In addition, they have adequate resources to ensure the work can be completed on a timely basis.”
Benchmark Litigation
“On-point advice and attentive team.”
IFLR1000
“TSMP is a great firm. The restructuring team are all bright, commercial, strategic and responsive. They are a pleasure to work with.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Highly renowned and a firmly established name in the legal community.”
Expertise
Our best legal talents bring together the cutting edge of legal and commercial and financial innovation.
Discover how we offer agile, legal advice with a global perspective to propel your business into the future.
Our beliefs
Every Client – Our Only Client
You have our full attention. We approach every client with a clean slate, investing time in understanding their business problems and needs before creating customised solutions.
International and Asian Legal Expertise
Our in-depth knowledge of how Asia thinks and works has, time and again, proven invaluable in getting the deal done. We’re not bound by geography, however, frequently engaging on multi-jurisdictional transactions as well as with international counsel and delivering on 24-hour turnaround demands.
Smart, Savvy,
Switched On
Our partners are leading experts in their practice areas. We operate on the understanding that every client is different and every issue is unique, and commercial nous is just as important as domain knowledge. You get the solution you need.
Excellence with Integrity
The law is a noble profession. It demands uncompromising standards of excellence without sacrificing the principles of integrity. This underpins everything we do.
Justice For All
We believe in fair play, and strive for truth and justice with neither fear, nor favour.
Law is a Calling
To practise law, to speak truth to power, that is a privilege – one that we try to honour. Our lawyers give their best to the pro bono cases we take, to give a voice to those who would otherwise not be heard.
Our Vision
We believe that the law is a calling, one that mandates us to go beyond the call of duty in serving the community.
As Singapore’s pre-eminent, independent firm, TSMP provides top quality advice on corporate and commercial law for everyone, from blue-chip companies to start-ups, and is a go-to for international firms and clients.
We have significant depth and experience spanning headline mandates and multiple jurisdictions. Beyond our legal duties, we also believe in dedicating time and energy to do good in the community, so that we may become champions for communities and the causes that we hold close to our hearts.
Our people
26 years
We’re proud of the impactful work we’ve done and the recognition we’ve received, but that’s nothing compared to how excited we are about our future.
120 Employees
TSMP started as a humble seven-lawyer team in 1998, founded by Dr Thio Su Mien and Ms Tan Bee Lian, both iconic law figures who honed their craft at Singapore’s largest firms. Today, we’re over 60 lawyers strong, with a pre-eminent reputation locally, as well as an enviable international clientele.
2 Foreign Desks
Led by our partners and directors, our China and Korea foreign desks facilitate engagement, partnerships, and operations with international firms in these respective countries. We understand the unique dynamics of each market and are able to leverage local expertise, enabling us to navigate the complexities of the global and regional business landscape effectively.
Our Leaders
Whether it’s on a sensitive transaction or in a complex courtroom battle, we’re the bannermen you want. You can count on the undivided attention of a team that prizes relationships over profits, and is dedicated to your cause, fighting hard yet fair.
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Community Before Self
At TSMP, we believe that our privileged position as lawyers gives us an obligation to serve the community. This is why we wholeheartedly take pride in giving back.
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