We are pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 guide in the following categories:

• Banking & Finance (Band 4)
• Construction (Band 3)
• Corporate/M&A (Band 3)
  • One client lists the team’s strengths as “responsiveness, being customer-oriented, thinking outside the box and making sure senior lawyers are involved.”
  • Another client appreciates the team’s “good, fast and no-nonsense service.”

• Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Band 3)
  • Clients speak of the team’s “exactness” coupled with a “flexible approach which means they are able to seize an opportunity.” The same interviewee appreciates that the firm’s associates are well organised.
  • Another source remarks: “They will not retreat or over-promise, so a client like us can recognise our position.”

The following lawyers have also been ranked:

• Melvin Chan (Band 3):
  • One client says: “He thought about our best interests and closely discussed options with us, giving fantastic advice on what to do and how to do it before we pulled the trigger.”

• Derek Loh (Band 3):
  • Clients highlight his considered approach, saying: “He will always try and find a negotiated solution for any serious problem before going for litigation.”

• Stefanie Yuen Thio (Band 2):
  • One enthusiastic client reports: “She should be commended for single-handedly linking the commercial and legal issues, piecing together a solid understanding of all the relevant pieces and offering sterling service.”

• Thio Shen Yi SC (Band 2):
  • One peer comments: “He makes his points clearly and directly. Judges have patience with him because he prepares well and because they know he is helpful.”

In addition, Ian Lim, together with his Employment practice, has been named “Recognised Practitioner” this year.