Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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Provided by Allen & Gledhill LLP
Our White Collar & Investigations practice consists of a team of experts who are well-equipped to deal with regulatory, investigations and white collar crime. Our team is led by former prosecutors and judicial officers who have extensive experience in representing clients and conducting investigations in both civil and criminal cases.
Our White Collar & Investigations practice regularly advises financial institutions and public listed companies in high profile and complex cases, and works seamlessly with our industry-leading Financial and Corporate Regulatory & Compliance teams to provide innovative legal solutions for both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our lawyers’ expertise and experience give our team a decided advantage in dealing with the unique commercial challenges and reputational risks that arise in such cases.
At Allen & Gledhill, we tailor our solutions according to the needs of our clients and we place an importance in being flexible so as to best meet the requirements of each case. We consider the size and complexity of each case and with our thorough understanding of the regulatory and enforcement landscape, we are able to comprehend client needs and respond with appropriate measures.
Chambers Review
Allen & Gledhill's leading team fields a deep bench of dispute resolution practitioners specialising in white-collar defence and corporate investigations. It offers extensive experience of advising on high-profile civil and criminal cases before the Singapore courts, with an impressive client base of financial institutions, listed companies and senior employees. The practice regularly assists clients with anti-corruption, securities fraud, money laundering and breach of duty matters. It is also proficient in disputes arising in the cryptocurrency space. The firm is also active in cases involving mutual legal assistance requests.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill represented BTHMB in a dispute against its former director, related to the issuance and use of proceeds from a cryptocurrency known as BXA Coin.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Gledhill are technically very strong and most importantly able to steer clients in the right direction. They are also very client-oriented."
"They are very strong in corporate fraud and corruption investigations."
"Allen & Gledhill are technically very strong and most importantly able to steer clients in the right direction. They are also very client-oriented."
"They are very strong in corporate fraud and corruption investigations."
Notable Practitioners
Aaron Lee is well experienced in advising on corporate governance and compliance matters in addition to white-collar crime and anti-corruption mandates. He represents international and Singapore-based clientele.
"Aaron is very practical in his advice. When the paths are restricted, he can find other avenues."
"Technically he is one of the best, strong in guiding clients to the ultimate engagement goal, and he has a clear mindset when handling challenging queries from clients."
Jason Chan SC is highlighted for his litigation expertise in addition to his experience in white-collar criminal matters including fraud and corruption.
"Jason is a former prosecutor, a renowned practitioner."
"He is very deep in terms of his capabilities."
Ranked Lawyers at
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Singapore
Members
Provided by Allen & Gledhill LLP
Head of Department
Bik Wei Lee
Christine Tee
Head of Department
Kai Liang Tan
Kelvin Kek
May Ling Lee
Vincent Leow
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