Ascendant Legal has been in a formal law alliance with Norton Rose Fulbright since 2018. The disputes offering has long been a core area of strength for the firm, notably acting in all manners of corporate and commercial, restructuring and insolvency, regulatory compliance, shipping, competition and IP disputes. Due to its sprawling and deep regional and global network, the firm is active in numerous sophisticated and complex cross-border litigation and arbitration mandates. Its enviable client list spans household name multinationals, listed companies and Asian giants.
The 12 fee-earner team is led by managing partner Chew Kei-Jin. Another key name to note is R&I head, Meiyen Tan.
Work highlights
Defended BP Singapore in multiple suits arising from the insolvency of Hin Leong Trading.
Represented the former directors of Hwa Hong Corporation against claims brought against it by the company, arising from their engagement of Evercore Asia as professional advisers to the company.
Key clients
BP, Carlsberg, EFG, Mirana Corp
Work highlights
Acted for Sunshine Coast Regional Council in respect of its rights and obligations under an international submarine cable contract entered into with RTI Connectivity following the latter’s receivership.
Acted for Mirana Corp in the Singapore courts for the recovery of a debt of $13 million against prominent cryptocurrency hedge fund, Three Arrows Capital.
