CNPLaw LLP successfully acted for defendant in their defence against claims for breach of fiduciary duties and conspiracy by unlawful means

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CNPLaw LLP successfully acted for defendant in their defence against claims for breach of fiduciary duties and conspiracy by unlawful means


Date Published: 6 January 2017


The Team Acting As Counsel: See Tow Soo Ling, Edwin Chia, and Michelle Chua. 




 

CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”), formerly known as Colin Ng & Partners LLP, successfully acted for Mr Ong Bee Chew, Mdm Neo Guat Leng and Mr Ong Zhi Jie in their defence against claims for, amongst others, breach of fiduciary duties and conspiracy by unlawful means

See Tow Soo Ling, Deputy Head of CNP’s Dispute Resolution Practice Group, successfully acted for Mr Ong Bee Chew (“Mr Ong“), Mdm Neo Guat Leng and Mr Ong Zhi Jie in the High Court in their defence in a claim involving allegations of misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of trust, non est factum, undue influence, conspiracy by unlawful means, and minority oppression under Section 216 of the Companies Act (Cap. 50).

After a protracted trial lasting over 16 days, the High Court dismissed the Plaintiff’s claim against Mr Ong and his family in its entirety with costs.

 

CNPLaw’s Dispute Resolution Lawyers

See Tow Soo Ling - Oct2017
Partner

    Soo Ling’s main areas of practice are intellectual property and dispute resolution. She has experience in a diverse range of matters such as building construction, company law, commercial law, disciplinary proceedings, employment law, family law, intellectual property, property law, probate & administration and shareholder disputes. Soo Ling is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 for the Dispute Resolution practice, and is featured as a leading individual in the 2021 Edition of the World Trademark Review 1000, under the Prosecution and Strategy category.


    Edwin Chia Partner at CNPLaw LLP

    Partner

      Edwin’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, disciplinary proceedings, wills and probate, shareholders’ disputes, and employment matters. He has been involved in matters at all levels of the Singapore Courts (including the Court of Appeal), and has acted as lead counsel in matters before the High Court of Singapore and disciplinary tribunals (as prosecuting counsel). Edwin is also named in the Singapore Business Review as one of Singapore's 21 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2020.


      When dealing with matrimonial and family issues, our dispute resolution lawyers are well trained in the particular skillset and distinct sensitivity required in helping clients deal with the choices and possibilities faced. Our team of lawyers is experienced in the law and practice, including dealing with financial implications, and procedures following a separation or divorce. We are attentive to the sensitivities of family relationships and are able to provide clear guidance and advice to protect our client’s interests through court proceedings where necessary.





      Our general litigation practice is primarily business-oriented and involves most types of civil litigation. Our dispute resolution lawyers assist corporate and private clients in their claims and disputes arising from areas such as company law, defamation, and intellectual property on top of others mentioned.





      Our general litigation practice is primarily business-oriented and involves most types of civil litigation. Our dispute resolution lawyers assist corporate and private clients in their claims and disputes arising from areas such as company law, defamation, and intellectual property on top of others mentioned.