RHTLaw Asia is a full-service firm that has a well-respected technology practice. Its IP group has been gaining more traction, with the firm climbing up one tier in the rankings. Boasting partners that are qualified in multiple jurisdictions such as China, US, Hong Kong, Australia and Malaysia, the firm routinely handles complex cross-border transactions. The firm is organised around eight industry groups: consumer brands, healthcare and life sciences, private wealth, technology and media, construction and projects, financial institutions and technology, transportation and logistics, and education. The technology group specialises in tech infrastructure, blockchain, data processing and telecommunications. The key contacts include corporate partners Erwan Barre and Eu Jin Yang, IP partner Rizwi Wun and disputes leader Nandakumar Renganathan. The disputes also group houses senior counsel, Leslie Chew.
Client feedback
“Expertise is good, and their customer centricity is excellent.” – Corporate and M&A
“They can provide services in multiple jurisdictions.” – Intellectual property
“Knowledgeable about local laws and regulations, easy to understand.” – Regulatory
“Positive attributes of RHTLaw are its expertise and knowledge in the legal field and its professionalism and commitment to ethical standards. The lawyer is patient in explaining the case, the client's interest and rights, and providing appropriate advice.” – Real estate
Sandra Han
“Sandra always provided expert legal advice and guidance to my case. She is patient to understand the case and uses her knowledge and skills to analyse the legal issues. She always acts in her client's interest and respond to clients as soon as she can.”
Rizwi Wun
“He is very accommodating and tries his best to assist us with our needs for legal services.”
“Quick to respond with good knowledge.”
Eu Jin Yang
“Professional approach, knowledgeable and open to ideas. Good communication skills.”
Work highlights
Represented Critical Facility Group on their trademark protection strategies, managing their existing trademark portfolio and securing trademark protection over their product and corporate brands.
Acted for PVP Labs on their global trademark protection strategies, managing their existing trademark portfolio covering over 40 countries, and securing trademark protection over their key product brands.
Assisted Climate Alpha Global on its global trademark protection strategies, managing their existing trademark portfolio worldwide, and securing trademark protection over their key product brands.
Work highlights
Acted for a former employee of one of the largest private equity funds in southeast Asia against his former employers for claims in wrongful termination, breach of contract, unlawful means conspiracy, and misrepresentation.
Represented the local holding company of a Chinese investment corporation in a SIAC arbitration proceeding against a BVI-incorporated corporation.
Advised two publicly listed Singapore companies and a former political office holder of a foreign country in a claim for defamation against a local academic who writes on corporate governance issues. This case is interesting as there are no reported case precedents on the damages which are appropriate to be awarded for listed companies in a defamation proceeding.
Work highlights
Engaged by the Automobile Association of Singapore to carry out due diligence into several target companies for potential acquisitions and to prepare the transaction documents.
Advised Singapore Post on the acquisition of Parcel Santa and a divestment transaction.
Represented Global Schools Foundation on the grant of term loan facilities from Standard Chartered Bank.
Key clients
AIDA Holdings, Best World International, ASK Volare Group
Work highlights
Advised on listing Legion Consortium on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The firm also helped the client with compliance and analysis on its business operation and structure.
Key clients
Matex International, Starnova
Work highlights
Represented Generix in the acquisition of the 50% holding of a group of partners in a JV in Portugal.
Acted for Knorex in their latest rounds of a Series 3 funding and convertible notes financing.
Advised Singapore Post on the acquisition of Parcel Santa and a divestment transaction.
Assisted Jaguar Land Rover Singapore to conduct the annual review of its InControl system and app terms and conditions for compliance with applicable Singapore laws.
Key clients
Actility, China Mobile, DPD Group, Macnica Networks, PropertyGuru
