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Jimmy Yap

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Since admitted to the Singapore bar in 1991, Jimmy had held the appointment of a Magistrate Judge and Deputy Registrar of the State Courts. As a Magistrate Judge, he had presided as well as mediated over a wide spectrum of civil and commercial disputes.

His main areas of practice for non-contentious work are corporate and commercial transactions including sale & acquisition, due diligence, joint ventures, restructuring, franchising & licensing, employment and others. In addition, he also focuses on Indonesia related matters such as market entry, setting up a PMA or representative office, acquisition and joint venture with local partners.

For contentious matters, his primary focus is on building and construction claims especially under the Security of Payment Act, and International Arbitration. He has been an accredited Adjudicator appointed by the Singapore Mediation Centre to adjudicate claims between parties since 2006. Currently, he is also on the reserve panel of arbitrators with Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). In addition, he is also on the panel of Neutral under the Law Society Neutral Evaluation and Determination Scheme (LSNEDS).

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No matter the complexity or intricacies of your legal challenge, Jimmy and CNPLaw can assist you. Submit an enquiry now.

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Corporate

Being a corporate lawyer is more than just translating legalese and churning out documents based on clients’ instructions. Our corporate lawyers understand that their role extends far beyond what is

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Arbitration

Our dispute resolution litigators handle a wide range of arbitration under the

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Construction

Construction projects involve numerous legal issues that require expert advice and support. Our firm’s construction team has a broad understanding of the legal complexities that arise in the construction and

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Commercial Contracts

Business transactions normally involve some form of contractual arrangement between parties. It is important that each party fully understands the legal risks involved in any contractual arrangement prior to agreeing

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Corporate Advisory

Every business involves an amalgam of various stakeholders, such as investors, shareholders and directors. Ideally, each of these stakeholders should have a common vision of what is best for the

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Mergers And Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) entail the confluence of multiple legal disciplines. That is why we take great care when assembling a team for each

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Joint Venture

There are numerous commercial drivers behind the rising popularity of joint ventures

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Corporate Governance, Compliance And Regulatory

We advise companies both private and listed on corporate governance and compliance issues to help them navigate the regulatory landscape that is becoming increasingly complex.

Regulatory compliance is a crucial

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Corporate Restructuring

Companies periodically assess and deliberate ways to improve their financial results, and one way of achieving this may be through a successful corporate restructuring exercise, undertaken pursuant to the applicable

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General Litigation

Our general litigation practice is primarily business-oriented and involves most types of civil

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Insolvency

At CNP, we understand that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and transformation. Our Insolvency Team was created to provide expert advice and

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Employment Disputes

At CNPLaw, we recognise that employment disputes will affect our clients’ lives

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Franchise Arrangements

Franchises may be built on a number of different business models. Companies

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“We have engaged CNPLaw in the review and drafting of our Company’s first key strategic collaboration agreement with a business partner. The team is very professional and prompt in their response time, which is key due to the tight turnaround time to finalize the agreement. The partner in charge is very experienced and always highlights the commercial implications of contentious legal clauses and will go the extra mile to assist to explain to the counter-party on the legal issues to facilitate a smooth and quick resolution between both parties.”

A corporate agency of a Ministry

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“Mr. Jimmy Yap, provides remarkable legal service. He gives swift and efficient advice and very approachable. Mr Yap and his team are responsive and gives effective legal support to us.”

Racquel, Group Legal of K.U.S Holdings

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“Jimmy has been advising D’Perception since 2019 for its corporate, employment and construction contracts. We are very pleased with Jimmy and his team’s prompt services and sound advice.”

Wilson Lee, MD of D’Perception Singapore

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Jimmy Yap's latest insights

Jimmy authors publications that guide readers about specific areas of the law. Read on to find out more.

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Omnibus ‘unconstitutional’ Law and what it means to investors
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Indonesian investment updates – Revamping the law on foreign investment
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Building & Construction Adjudication – Range Construction Pte Ltd v Goldbell Engineering Pte Ltd [2020] SGHC 191
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Indonesian investment updates – Omnibus law and changes to the labour law
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Indonesian investment updates – A quick introduction to Indonesian labour law
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Critical issues in construction: COVID-19, its impact on construction companies, and the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
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Fortitude Budget – Rental Relief Framework for Small and Medium Enterprises in Singapore
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Indonesia investment updates – Corporate governance in Indonesia: what you need to know about the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners
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Indonesia investment updates – Establishing a presence in Indonesia: what you need to know
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Building & Construction Adjudication – 2019 Court of Appeal decision in Far East Square Pte Ltd v Yau Lee Construction (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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Indonesia investment updates – A snapshot of the investment laws and regulations of Indonesia, with a particular focus on those applicable to foreign investments in the food and beverage industry
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