Established in July 2019, JLex is headed by Joseph Tan and Joanna Poh specialising in commercial disputes with a particular focus on shipping and international trade. The firm often receives instructions from foreign solicitors to act in Singapore litigation cases. Tan regularly acts as arbitrator in international arbitrations seated in Singapore and Hong Kong and speaks at various conferences involving maritime and international trade matters.
Client feedback
“Commercially minded in their approach.” – Shipping
“They are very professional.” – Shipping
Joseph Tan
“Contactable, commercial-minded.”
“Very detailed.”
Work highlights
Acted for China Coal Solution (Singapore) in the Singapore Court of Appeal on a case to determine the extent of the doctrine of ‘subject to contract’.
Acted for SP PowerAssets in a claim against the owner of a jackup rig for damage to an undersea cable tunnel caused by the negligent mooring of the jackup rig.
Key clients
Bary Commodities, Global Projects Services, Ishima, Orient Asia Maritime, Ultro International
