Lee & Lee’s latest legal update covers the new protocol for medical negligence cases in the High Court, which took effect from 1 July 2017.
The Supreme Court’s new protocol on medical negligence cases
Lee & Lee, in collaboration with the Singapore Mediation Centre, organized a joint seminar, “Developments in Mediation : A Practical View”, on 27 April 2017.
The topics discussed at the seminar included the recent developments in mediation related legislation (such as the Mediation Act and the Employment Claims Act), the benefits of mediation and its processes, the role of the Singapore Mediation Centre in Singapore’s dispute resolution landscape, and practical points concerning the drafting of mediated settlement agreements.
The speakers were Mr […]
Our firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department achieved a major victory for our clients in the Singapore High Court after a lengthy trial which lasted about 30 days against 5 defendants represented by 3 sets of lawyers. Mr Quek Mong Hua, who heads the Department, led our team of lawyers to win a judgment for an amount together with interest and costs in excess of S$4 million.
The dispute traversed complex issues connected with a property investment scam and a fraudulent […]
We are closed from Friday 27 January 2017 to Monday 30 January 2017 for the Lunar New Year. We take this opportunity to wish you Good Health and a Happy & Prosperous Lunar New Year!
The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Partners of the Firm with effect from 1 January 2017:
Ms Amelia Ang (Litigation Department)
Mr Michael Lim (Real Estate & Property Department)
Mr Freddy Lim (Intellectual Property Department)
Ms Evelyn Ong (Banking Department)
Mr Kenny Goh (Corporate Department)
Ms Liane Lim (Corporate Department)
We take this opportunity to congratulate our Partners on their new appointments.
We are proud to announce that our Consultant, the Hon. Justice (Ret’d) Goh Joon Seng, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Gemilang) during the recent National Day Awards.
The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any person who has performed within Singapore, service of conspicuous merit characterised by resource and devotion to duty, including long service marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.
We congratulate Justice Goh on receiving the award, and thank him for his contributions to […]
The Mergers and Acquisitions team, comprising Adrian Chan, Lun Chee Leong and Liane Lim acted for Golden Star Group Limited in the mandatory offer for Novo Group, a company with dual primary listings in Singapore and Hong Kong. The offer was notable in that it had to comply with both the Hong Kong and Singapore takeover codes.
The team had also acted for Biosensors International Ltd in a S$1.14 billion privatisation by way of an amalgamation with a substantial shareholder. This […]
It has been 1 year since our founding partner Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away.
We commemorated the first anniversary of his passing with a simple gathering and walk towards Parliament House, where we each placed a flower in remembrance of his life.
We are forever grateful for Mr Lee’s contribution towards the firm and Singapore.
Our Office will be closed on 8 and 9 February 2016. We will resume business on Wednesday, 10 February 2016.
The Management wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai!
In recognition of Lee & Lee’s advanced use of mediation as a dispute resolution tool, and a provider of a more complete suite of dispute resolution services, the Singapore Mediation Centre (“SMC”) has recognized our firm in the inaugural “Mediation Advocacy: Power List 2015” published by the SMC.
Our firm’s philosophy in relation to dispute resolution is to consistently adopt a holistic approach for clients, and promote the use of mediation, where the client’s interest will be advanced.