Successfully acted for a group of minority shareholders to convene an EGM of a Catalist ListCo under section 177 of the Companies Act. Worked alongside counsel for other groups of shareholders in resisting an application for an injunction to restrain the convening of the EGM and allegations of deficiencies in the convening of the intended EGM whilst dealing with restrictions of SGX-imposed Notices of Compliances. Ultimately convened the intended EGM to pass resolutions to remove and appoint directors for control over the ListCo.
Took on instructions on an urgent basis and at short notice to represent the estate of a deceased, in resisting claims of resulting and common intention constructive trusts. Successfully defended all claims for significant stakes in a high-value commercial property purchased by the deceased, to deny the claimants any beneficial interest in the property.
Represented a Mainboard ListCo in defending claims brought by one of its ex-executive directors. Successfully raised and argued a novel point of law, on the operation of section 168 of the Companies Act barring ‘golden parachute’ payments. This led to the removal and reduction of a substantial quantum of the plaintiff’s claim.
Successfully obtained a worldwide Mareva injunction against a defendant who obtained gifts and transfers of more than S$ 8 million, to freeze assets in Singapore and Malaysia. Worked with instructed counsel and professional experts at trial, on questions of resulting and constructive trusts, mental capacity, and authenticity of signatures.
Represented a Catalist ListCo involved in litigation in multiple jurisdictions involving (amongst others) conspiracy claims. Successfully applied for and obtained an anti-suit injunction in Singapore. This led to the discontinuance of the Singapore litigation and a positive award of costs.
Represented the estate of a deceased mother in high-value litigation involving claims founded on express trust, resulting trust and common intention constructive trust, to seek an account of the deceased’s assets from the deceased’s children, and to recover these assets for the estate.
Successfully acted for a group of minority shareholders to convene an EGM of a Catalist ListCo under section 177 of the Companies Act. Worked alongside counsel for other groups of shareholders in resisting an application for an injunction to restrain the convening of the EGM and allegations of deficiencies in the convening of the intended EGM whilst dealing with restrictions of SGX-imposed Notices of Compliances. Ultimately convened the intended EGM to pass resolutions to remove and appoint directors for control over the ListCo.
Took on instructions on an urgent basis and at short notice to represent the estate of a deceased, in resisting claims of resulting and common intention constructive trusts. Successfully defended all claims for significant stakes in a high-value commercial property purchased by the deceased, to deny the claimants any beneficial interest in the property.
Represented a Mainboard ListCo in defending claims brought by one of its ex-executive directors. Successfully raised and argued a novel point of law, on the operation of Section 168 of the Companies Act barring ‘golden parachute’ payments. This led to the removal and reduction of a substantial quantum of the plaintiff’s claim.
Successfully obtained a worldwide Mareva injunction against a defendant who obtained gifts and transfers of more than S$8 million, to freeze assets in Singapore and Malaysia. Worked with instructed counsel and professional experts at trial, on questions of resulting and constructive trusts, mental capacity, and authenticity of signatures.
Represented a Catalist ListCo involved in litigation in multiple jurisdictions involving (amongst others) conspiracy claims. Successfully applied for and obtained an anti-suit injunction in Singapore. This led to the discontinuance of the Singapore litigation and a positive award of costs.
Represented the estate of a deceased mother in high-value litigation involving claims founded on express trust, resulting trust and common intention constructive trust, to seek an account of the deceased’s assets from the deceased’s children, and to recover these assets for the estate.
Mediation Advocacy · Complex Matrimonial Disputes · Disputes Involving Funds · White Collar Crime
Compliance and Advisory Work for Charities and Non-Profit Organisations · Advisory Work on AML/CFT
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