Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Drew & Napier's Competition Law & Regulatory Practice, established in 1999, is the oldest and largest dedicated competition law practice in Singapore.
The Competition Law Practice Group, co-headed by Cavinder Bull, SC, Lim Chong Kin, and Dr. Corinne Chew comprises an experienced and highly qualified team which handles competition and regulatory matters both generally under the Competition Act as well as in the carved-out sectors such as telecommunications, media, energy and post. Dr. Corinne Chew holds a PhD in competition law and policy and has a decade of experience in all areas of competition law and regulatory practice.
We are consistently recognised as the leading competition law practice in Singapore and are the preferred counsel of local companies, multi-national corporations, associations and government bodies for competition matters in Singapore and other ASEAN member countries.
We filed the first merger notification as well as the most number of notifications for decision relating to agreements and conduct under the Competition Act. We also successfully led appeals to the Competition Appeal Board (CAB).
We have worked on every noteworthy competition law-related matter in the telecommunications, media and postal sectors.
Chambers Review
Drew & Napier is seasoned in handling complex merger filings and competition investigations by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The firm frequently assists competition regulators as well as multinational conglomerates in a variety of sectors, including the TMT, healthcare and transportation industries. The team notably offers competition dispute resolution capability, while also regularly advising clients on antitrust compliance.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier advised the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalamon the development of an improved competition regulatory framework for the postal sector.
Strengths
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"They have been extremely knowledgeable about antitrust matters and developments across the APAC region, which gives us a lot of confidence in their ability to handle complex work."
"We receive swift responses to our enquiries, and the needs of our business are taken into consideration when rendering advice."
"They have been extremely knowledgeable about antitrust matters and developments across the APAC region, which gives us a lot of confidence in their ability to handle complex work."
"We receive swift responses to our enquiries, and the needs of our business are taken into consideration when rendering advice."
Notable Practitioners
Lim Chong Kin is experienced in handling complex merger filings with the CCCS and also serves as co-head of the antitrust team of Drew & Napier. He has particularly strong expertise in the TMT space.
"He's pretty remarkable. He's very intelligent, knows the law very well and is good with people. He is also very acute."
"When there are queries on the legal provisions or licensing framework, he can explain it in layman's terms to make sure it is understandable."
Corinne Chew maintains a robust practice handling abuse of dominance investigations and seeking leniency measures from the CCCS. She also assists with distribution agreements and merger filing issues. She has experience advising clients in a wide range of sectors including life sciences, healthcare and technology.
"Corinne’s connections, understanding and know-how in the antitrust space is world-class and her ability to deliver practical commercial advice across a broad range of jurisdictions is excellent."
"I think she is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. We also found that she is really good and established."
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