Established over 30 years ago, PK Wong & Nair is known for its expertise in dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, and corporate and commercial law. The team has a wealth of experience in a broad range of commercial disputes arising out of breaches of securities regulations, commodity trading disputes, insolvency, employment and contractual disputes, and estate claims.
The firm is particularly well-regarded for its expertise in contentious matters, with a team that has represented clients in significant cases before Singapore's highest courts. Notable achievements include successfully defending multinational corporations and individuals in high-profile litigation and arbitration cases. The firm has also played a crucial role in various insolvency matters, acting for liquidators and creditors in complex cross-border situations.
Key individuals at the firm include co-managing director and seasoned disputes specialist Suresh Nair, and directors Andrew Ang, Bryan Tan, Basil Ong, Jennifer Chih and Jacinda Wong. Co-managing director Mark Wong heads up the commercial and corporate division.
At the beginning of 2023, PK Wong & Nair entered into a joint law venture with international firm Mayer Brown. This entity can provide clients with integrated and seamless advice on international and Singapore law. Local litigation is provided through PK Wong & Nair.
The firm offers unique capabilities in the technology sector, particularly regarding cryptocurrency and digital asset disputes. Its lawyers have acted for clients in significant arbitration cases related to cryptocurrency trading firms, reflecting the growing importance of this sector in Singapore's legal landscape.
Client feedback
"Great listening to the issues. Solid legal advice and experience in providing sound solutions." – Dispute resolution
"Great insights into customer contracts and other company-related contracts." – Infrastructure
"Provides quick responses to difficult situations." – Real estate
"They are able to highlight and concisely summarise key issues to allow for effective negotiations between deal principals. This is key especially when timelines are tight. They are also good at scaling up and down their resources to support assignments." – Real estate
Suresh Nair
"Great personality, approachable, a good listener, and he delivers professional advice."
Marianne Yeo
"Prompt responses, in-depth knowledge and advice."
"She's great at highlighting and advising on key issues to facilitate negotiations, is responsive, detailed and knowledgeable."
Successfully defended claims against two former directors of a Japanese company for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, demonstrating that the directors acted within their rights and did not divert business opportunities unlawfully.
Represented a crypto-exchange in a high-stakes wrongful termination claim brought by a former executive, where we maintain that the termination was justified due to multiple breaches of the employment agreement.
Acted for a digital asset trading platform in arbitration proceedings against a former employee regarding breach of a non-compete clause.
Advised an NGO on workplace harassment allegations made against its senior leadership, conducting investigations into the claims.
Work highlights
Represented a French lender in ongoing arbitration proceedings concerning a breach of terms under a Letter of Credit, involving a significant claim against PPT Energy Trading Co.
Advised the liquidator of Group Lease Holdings in complex proceedings involving claims of unlawful conspiracy and significant financial exposure.
Defended a client against a claim involving misappropriation of confidential information by former directors.
Work highlights
Advised Antanium Resources on the restructuring of its debts.
Acted for the liquidator in a complex multi-jurisdictional liquidation case involving significant financial stakes.
Advised the liquidator of a domestic exhibition and trade business on day-to-day issues arising from the liquidation process.
