Tag: RHTLaw Asia LLP

  • RHTLaw Asia Expands Debt Recovery Expertise with New Partner Addition

    RHTLaw Asia Expands Debt Recovery Expertise with New Partner Addition

    RHTLaw Asia, a regional law firm headquartered in Singapore, has appointed Mr Vernon Voon as Partner to oversee the firm’s debt recovery portfolio.

    Vernon brings extensive experience and expertise in assisting clients with debt recovery litigation and management. Since 2004, he has honed his skills in this specialised field, successfully handling a wide range of cases involving the recovery of unsecured and secured debts and the resolution of complex payment issues related to debentures, bonds, and other financial facilities.

    “With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in debt recovery, I am committed to delivering effective solutions to our clients in their pursuit of debt resolution and recovery. I am excited to collaborate with the talented team at RHTLaw Asia and contribute to the firm’s continued success,” said Vernon.

    Vernon’s comprehensive legal background includes appearances before Singapore International Commercial Court, a Singapore High Court division renowned for handling transnational commercial disputes. He has valuable experience in general litigation, advising clients and arguing cases before respected entities like the Strata Titles Board, State Courts, and High Court. He has also aided in cases brought before the Court of Appeal.

    RHTLaw Asia Managing Partner, Mr Azman Jaafar, said, “We are very familiar with Vernon, and we are excited to have Vernon back as a Partner leading the debt recovery practice. Vernon will be a valuable asset to our firm’s multidisciplinary approach to practice.”

    About RHTLaw Asia LLP

    RHTLaw Asia LLP is a leading regional law firm headquartered in Singapore with a network of offices in over 88 cities across Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa through the ASEAN Plus Group (APG) comprising over 2,000 lawyers. We help clients understand the local challenges, and navigate regional complexities to deliver the competitive advantage for their businesses in Asia. RHTLaw Asia is a member of the Interlex Group, a global network of leading law firms, and HLB, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms.

    RHTLaw Asia is a member of ONERHT, an integrated network of multidisciplinary professional and specialist services which empowers stakeholders to achieve purposeful growth. For more details, please visit www.rhtlawasia.com

    For media queries, please contact:
    Elliot Siow / elliot.siow@rhtgoc.com / +65 8375 0417

  • RHTLaw Asia Appoints Sim Sze Kuan as Of Counsel

    RHTLaw Asia Appoints Sim Sze Kuan as Of Counsel

    Singapore-headquartered regional law firm RHTLaw Asia welcomes Mr Sim Sze Kuan as Of Counsel, effective 6 July 2023 to strengthen the firm’s private wealth practice.

    Sze Kuan brings with him extensive legal experience spanning over three decades. His professional qualifications include being called to the Bar in England & Wales as a Barrister in 1989, being admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor in Singapore in 1990, obtaining solicitor status in Hong Kong in 1996, and joining the New York Bar in 2004.

    With his extensive background in family office, investments, and asset management, Sze Kuan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will enable him to contribute effectively to RHTLaw Asia’s private wealth practice. His deep understanding of these areas will allow him to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients seeking to establish family offices in Asia.

    Sze Kuan said, “The firm’s core multidisciplinary capabilities and client-centric approach provide an ideal platform for me to leverage my deep understanding of the complexities in private wealth management to provide strategic guidance and help clients achieve their goals. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to drive the success of RHTLaw Asia across the region.”

    As an Of Counsel, his addition will strengthen the firm’s capabilities in serving high-net-worth individuals and families, enabling the delivery of tailored legal solutions to meet their unique needs.

    RHTLaw Asia Managing Partner, Mr Azman Jaafar said, “As we witness the growing trend of Asian capital migrating into Asian financial centres, Sze Kuan is well-positioned to leverage his experience for the benefit of our clients.”

    About RHTLaw Asia LLP
    RHTLaw Asia LLP is a leading regional law firm headquartered in Singapore with a network of offices in over 88 cities across Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa through the ASEAN Plus Group (APG) comprising over 2,000 lawyers. We help clients understand the local challenges, navigate regional complexities to deliver the competitive advantage for their businesses in Asia. RHTLaw Asia is a member of the Interlex Group, a global network of leading law firms, and HLB, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms.

    RHTLaw Asia is a member of ONERHT, an integrated network of multidisciplinary professional and specialist services which empowers stakeholders to achieve purposeful growth. For more details, please visit www.rhtlawasia.com

  • RHTLaw Asia strengthens Real Estate Practice with appointment of new partner

    RHTLaw Asia strengthens Real Estate Practice with appointment of new partner

    Singapore-headquartered regional law firm RHTLaw Asia has appointed Mr Yeong Wai Cheong as partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice.

    Wai Cheong brings extensive experience in real estate, banking and finance, representing Singapore-listed companies and banks, purchasers and vendors, developers, landlords and tenants across a range of domestic and cross-border financing and real estate matters.

    He has been consistently ranked as a “Recommended Lawyer” for Real Estate in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific for seven consecutive years. Dual-qualified in Singapore and Hong Kong, Wai Cheong has represented parties for the sale and purchase and financing of industrial, commercial and residential properties in Singapore and Hong Kong.

    In addition to his prior stint at RHTLaw Asia, Wai Cheong was also previously the General Counsel for Asia for an European bank and the Head of Legal for Singapore for two European banks.

    RHTLaw Asia Managing Partner, Mr Azman Jaafar, said, “Real Estate will continue to be an important sector for us given Singapore’s position as a global financial centre. We will continue to strengthen our practice with the addition of new talent to support our clients. Mr Yeong is a welcome addition to our team as we roll out our new ONERHT Client UX strategy together with our core multidisciplinary capabilities.”

    About RHTLaw Asia LLP

    RHTLaw Asia LLP is a leading regional law firm headquartered in Singapore with a network of offices in 15 jurisdictions in Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa under the ASEAN Plus Group (APG) comprising over 2,000 lawyers. We help clients understand the local challenges, navigate the regional complexity to deliver the competitive advantage for their businesses in Asia. We are also the Singapore member of the Interlex Group, a global network of leading law firms.

    RHTLaw Asia collaborates with ONERHT, an integrated network of multidisciplinary professional services, through entities which are not affiliates, branches, or subsidiaries of RHTLaw Asia LLP. For more details, please visit www.rhtlawasia.com

    For Mr Yeong Wai Cheong’s profile, please visit:
    https://www.rhtlawasia.com/people/yeong-wai-cheong/

    About ONERHT

    ONERHT is an integrated multidisciplinary platform of professional and specialist services. Since 2011, RHTLaw Asia’s founding team has developed a second engine of growth through ONERHT, an independent ecosystem of professional and specialist services, and networks, complementing RHTLaw’s full service legal offerings. For more details, please visit www.onerht.com

    For media queries, please contact:
    Elliot Siow / elliot.siow@rhtgoc.com / +65 8375 0417

  • RHTLaw Asia strengthens Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice through merger with ChangAroth Chambers

    RHTLaw Asia strengthens Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice through merger with ChangAroth Chambers

    • Appropriate Dispute Resolution veteran Mr Anil Changaroth and his ChangAroth Chambers LLC team joins RHTLaw Asia

    Singapore headquartered regional law firm RHTLaw Asia has merged with ChangAroth Chambers LLC to strengthen its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice with the addition of Appropriate Dispute Resolution veteran Mr Anil Changaroth and his team. Mr Changaroth has been appointed a Partner in RHTLaw Asia.

    Mr Azman Jaafar, Managing Partner of RHTLaw Asia, and Mr Anil Changaroth, Partner of RHTLaw Asia [L-R]
    Mr Changaroth, who is an internationally accredited mediator and arbitrator, previously managed ChangAroth Chambers’ practice with a focus on Appropriate Dispute Resolution in the areas of commercial, civil, criminal matters and corporate advisory work in particular infrastructure, building and construction projects.

    Mr Changaroth, said, “The merger enables us to widen our reach with our core capabilities now complemented by RHTLaw Asia’s regional access and ONERHT’s multidisciplinary professional services. We see significant opportunities for growth in conflict avoidance and appropriate dispute resolution including with collabrative contracting in building, construction and infrastructure as projects resume post-Covid. In the ASEAN region, sustained economic growth and urbanization will boost the construction of transport and energy infrastructure as well as urban built environment projects.”

    RHTLaw Asia Managing Partner, Mr Azman Jaafar, said, “We will continue to strengthen our practice through synergistic opportunities here in Singapore and the region. The talents at ChangAroth Chambers LLC are a welcome addition to our team as we roll out our new ONERHT Client UX strategy together with our core multidisciplinary capabilities.”

    A multilingual advocate in facilitative and restorative justice, Mr Changaroth is an experienced conflict avoidance and dispute resolution practitioner who has represented parties from across the Asia Pacific region. With graduate certificates in Law and Technology, AI and Machine Learning, and Diversity-Equity-Inclusion, Mr Changaroth also holds a Master of Science in Construction Law and Arbitration from Kings College London and the National University of Singapore.

    About RHTLaw Asia LLP
    RHTLaw Asia LLP is a leading regional law firm headquartered in Singapore with a network of offices in 16 jurisdictions in Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa under the ASEAN Plus Group (APG) comprising over 2,000 lawyers. We help clients understand the local challenges, navigate the regional complexity to deliver the competitive advantage for their businesses in Asia. We are also the Singapore member of the Interlex Group, a global network of leading law firms. RHTLaw Asia collaborates with ONERHT, an integrated network of multidisciplinary professional services, through entities which are not affiliates, branches, or subsidiaries of RHTLaw Asia LLP. For more details, please visit www.rhtlawasia.com

    About ONERHT
    Since 2011, RHTLaw Asia’s founding team aspired to develop a second engine of growth through ONERHT, an independent ecosystem of professional services, associated companies and networks, complementing RHTLaw’s full service legal offerings. Together as ONE, we deliver comprehensive integrated business solutions. For more details, please visit www.onerht.com

    For media queries, please contact:
    Elliot Siow / elliot.siow@rhtgoc.com / +65 8375 0417