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