Full-service firm Advocatus Law has been on the scene for 15 years now. Its dispute resolution offering is a pillar of strength that other areas have branched out from, including corporate and transactions-related work, real estate, regulatory compliance, risk management and IP. The experienced disputes team had nine reported High Court and Court of Appeal decisions in 2023 involving a panoply of issues such as insolvency, fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, professional negligence, misrepresentation and crime. The team has also been involved in various high-profile insolvency cases, including those of Hin Leong Trading and Three Arrows Capital. The firm is a member of the Alliott Global Alliance and the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association.
Managing partner Christopher Daniel heads the team that includes partners Harjean Kaur, Ganga Avadiar, Mervyn Cheong, Priyalatha Naidu and Eileen Yeo. Daniel notably has a strong insurance practice, while Cheong has a specialist certificate in intangible asset management.
Work highlights
Advising three family members of the Hin Leong Group in a litigation against their former Singapore solicitors.
Successfully defended Strategic Wealth Consultancy against claims by the plaintiff for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, innocent misrepresentation, and unlawful and lawful means conspiracy.
Acted for Sunrise Industries in relation to a dispute regarding the performance of a supply and purchase contract, and installation contract. The matter raised interesting and novel issues before the High Court and Appellate Court, including whether an extension of time in a letter of credit could impact on an extension of time to deliver goods under a contract, and how post-judgment interest is to be computed.
Client feedback
“Keeps me well informed of my position. Thus, can give the best advice moving forward.” – Dispute resolution
“They are excellent lawyers, their work is first rate and they are responsive.” – Dispute resolution
“They were meticulous and thorough in their work and provided a lot of support and good advice along the way.” – Dispute resolution
“Timeliness, good quality of work and ability to find common ground with stakeholders.” – Energy
“They provided invaluable expertise and support throughout the dispute period and after.” – Private client
Ganga Avadiar
“Responsive and creative with good knowledge.”
Christopher Anand Daniel
“He is knowledgeable and a fighter who does not give up or in easily. But yet, he is a practical and objective lawyer who will tell it as it is. This is much appreciated.”
“Keen understanding, willing to listen and provides constructive solutions.”
“He is an excellent litigator with a great court presence.”
Harjean Kaur
“She is very patient.”
Work highlights
Advising three family members of the Hin Leong Group in a litigation against their former Singapore solicitors.
Successfully defended Strategic Wealth Consultancy against claims by the plaintiff for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, innocent misrepresentation, and unlawful and lawful means conspiracy.
Acted for Sunrise Industries in relation to a dispute regarding the performance of a supply and purchase contract, and installation contract. The matter raised interesting and novel issues before the High Court and Appellate Court, including whether an extension of time in a letter of credit could impact on an extension of time to deliver goods under a contract, and how post-judgment interest is to be computed.
