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About
Provided by Jimmy Yim SC
Practice Areas
Chairman of Drew & Napier LLC. Was the Managing Director of Singapore’s most celebrated Dispute Resolution practice for 15 years. Over 3 decades of experience in international arbitration, civil and commercial law. Well-versed at ICC, LCIA, SIAC, ARIAS and UNCITRAL proceedings as counsel/arbitrator.
Has acted in international multi-jurisdictional disputes concerning energy projects, telecommunications, building construction, satellites, pharmaceutical contracts, distributorship agreements and joint-venture contracts of various kinds.
As a leading dispute practitioner, he is consistently recommended by name in all leading legal publications: “hailed as a brilliant litigator, highly experienced senior counsel”; “very sharp and very eloquent counsel”. He has a reputation for providing advice that is “well thought through and well documented”. Clients praise him for being “instrumental in defining the overall strategy, paying attention to the smallest details and the interrelationship between all the events and claims”. Peers say that he is “very well known in the industry as a litigator”; “always smooth and a gentleman in court”.
Career
LL.B (1982); LL.M (1990); Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore (1983); Solicitor, England & Wales (1997); Appointed Senior Counsel (1998).
Professional Memberships
Regional Arbitrator, SIAC; Fellow, SIArb; Panel Arbitrator & Mediator, AIAC; Recommended International Arbitrator, PIAC Vietnam; Member of the Governing Council, Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NAPC), India; Member, Panel of Mediators, Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC), The Association of Banks in Singapore.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Jimmy Yim SC is experienced before the High Court and International Commercial Court in Singapore. He is particularly active in shareholder and construction matters.
Jimmy Yim SC is an experienced lawyer who focuses on telecoms and construction-related issues. He is adept at working with clients from across the region.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jimmy is a great leader who has a tremendous knowledge of the law and its particulars. He also knows how to handle the court and judges."
"Jimmy exhibits a very high level of legal and commercial knowledge, client management skills and problem-solving acumen. The confidence he inspires is among the best in the industry."
"Jimmy is a very strong advocate. He is extremely articulate and effective in oral advocacy."
"Jimmy is a great leader who has a tremendous knowledge of the law and its particulars. He also knows how to handle the court and judges."
"Jimmy exhibits a very high level of legal and commercial knowledge, client management skills and problem-solving acumen. The confidence he inspires is among the best in the industry."
"Jimmy is a very strong advocate. He is extremely articulate and effective in oral advocacy."