QUEK Li Fei

Quek Li Fei Legal Partner at CNPLaw LLP image

Partner


Accolades and Testimonials


  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 and 2021
    “Recommended lawyer for Financial Services Regulatory”
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 and 2021
  • Citywealth Leaders List, 2018
    “Li Fei is a great lawyer to work with, he gives very clear and concise instructions even when he is acting on the client’s side. Thorough and dedicated, he goes the extra mile and adds incredible value with his ability to give the clients right direction and highlights uncomfortable issues which are necessary but may not sit well with the clients. He has excellent knowledge in the field of succession planning, legacy planning and philanthropy planning.”
    Citywealth Leaders List, 2018
  • Citywealth Leaders List 2018
    “I have employed Quek Li Fei’s services from the UK for years, and have always found him to be helpful, clear and detailed in his advice on often very complicated cross-border matters. Where others have given up on such cases in the past, Li Fei goes beyond the call of duty to see the work through, and works with me to provide practicable solutions, using his understanding of the difficulties of multi-jurisdictional legal matters and his thorough knowledge of the law and the Courts in Singapore.”
    Citywealth Leaders List 2018
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
    “Recommended lawyer for Banking and Finance”
    The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
  • Dr Britta Pfister, Rothschild Trust (Citywealth Leaders List 2018)
    “I have been working closely with Li Fei over the years and have found his knowledge and expertise very impressive, paired with a great ability to relate to clients and explain complex scenarios in an understandable fashion.”
    Dr Britta Pfister, Rothschild Trust (Citywealth Leaders List 2018)
  • Citywealth Leaders List, 2017
    “My firm has instructed Quek Li Fei to act in the administration of Singapore estate assets on several occasions. Throughout our correspondence Li Fei has provided clear, thorough directions and managed my expectations effectively regarding costs, warnings and case-specific issues. He never fails to answer my questions and those of my clients, without hesitation. In a field in which one of the greatest difficulties is receiving consistent levels of international service, Li Fei offers stable, in-depth support that exactly meets my requirements.”
    Citywealth Leaders List, 2017

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GET TO KNOW LI FEI

In addition to Li Fei’s experience in acting for banks on varied transactions and in general corporate law, he also helps individuals in estate planning, including the legal aspects of wealth management, advising on and setting up trusts and off-shore structures to secure their future and the future of their families.

His cross-border work on various debt and equity issues have involved lenders, borrowers and corporates in many jurisdictions including Indochina, the PRC, Korea, ASEAN, the Bahamas, Panama and the United Kingdom. He enjoys providing clients with clear thinking on matters that are often highly complex.

He is also actively involved in advising on legal aspects of distributed ledger technology/blockchain, cryptocurrency; ICOs (initial coin offerings), including legal and regulatory compliance.

Li Fei heads the firm’s Banking and Finance as well as Private Clients teams.



AREAS OF FOCUS

Banking and Finance

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)

Charities and Philanthropy 

Private Equity

Joint Venture 

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Workforce Restructuring and Termination of Employment

Employment Contracts and Relations

Estate Planning

Family Offices

Probates

Wills and Trusts





PUBLICATIONS

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

The Metaverse: a virtual reality world (where the slopes are real slippery)

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS’ Consultation Papers on proposed crypto regulations

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS proposes rules to reduce risks faced by retail investors of cryptocurrencies and to regulate qualified stablecoins

Family Offices :

Family offices in Singapore: growth and incentives

Charities and Philanthropy :

The Charity Essentials in Singapore

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Omnibus Bill/Act

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory :

Regulatory update on tax treatment of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Evolution of the ICO: a Singapore perspective

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

NFTs – Part Three

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Summary of MAS’ Guidelines on Provision of Digital Payment Token Services to the Public

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Cryptocurrencies & fintech regulatory update in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand)

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) Travel Rule as implemented in Singapore

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”): developments and legal issues

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Setting up a crypto fund in Singapore

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Non-fungible tokens and their legal implications

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Update on the registration of precious stones and precious metals dealers

Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory :

Small company and small group audit exemptions under the Companies Act

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

S$6 Million Grant Scheme Available to Singapore FinTech Firms

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Regulatory update on GST treatment of Digital Payment Tokens

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Regulatory update on income tax treatment of Digital Payment Tokens

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Cryptocurrencies & fintech regulatory update

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Regulatory and other developments in Singapore on cryptocurrency and Bitcoin exchanges

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Payment Services Act 2019: MAS issues Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers and consults on the scope of E-money and Digital Payment Tokens

Funds :

Key changes to the United Kingdom regime for the taxation of non-tax residents owning UK residential properties

Charities and Philanthropy :

The Charity Essentials in Singapore

Funds :

Update on changes to the United Kingdom regime for the taxation of non-UK tax residents owning UK residential properties

Banking and Finance :

Proposed amendments to the MAS Notice 626 and introduction of the proposed MAS Notice 626A

Estate Planning Probate :

Re-distributing a deceased’s estate by way of a Deed of Family Arrangement

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS launches sandbox express for insurance brokers, recognised market operators and remittance businesses

Banking and Finance Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory :

Registration of precious stones and precious metals dealers

Technology and E-Commerce Data Protection and Security :

Combating fake news: anti-doxxing measures and other amendments to the Protection from Harassment Act

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS to issue digital banking licences

Data Protection and Security Technology and E-Commerce :

Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act – An Overview

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Update to E-Payments User Protection Guidelines

Family Offices :

Guide to Family Offices – A Legal Perspective

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

When things go wrong with your Token Purchase

Funds :

Budget 2019 – Summary of Key Tax Changes for Qualifying Funds

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

The case for and against cryptocurrency ETFs in Singapore

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS halts Security Token Offering in Singapore, Issues Warning on Websites Soliciting “Cryptocurrency” Investments

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

The State of Global Cryptocurrency Regulation: Southeast Asia

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Regulation of ICOs in Singapore

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

CNP BCI Team contributed an article on “Regulation of ICOs in Singapore” in Baker Tilly’s update “The Salient Point”

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Security Token Offerings in Singapore

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

SGX Requirements for Listed Companies Conducting an Initial Coin Offering

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS Issues Update to Guide to Digital Token Offerings

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Expanding the MAS Recognised Market Operator Regime

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS Consultation Paper: New Regulatory Sandbox

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Morality & Legality of Crypto Currencies and ICOs

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Tax Implications in relation to ICOs

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

MAS Notice on warnings issued to Digital Token Exchanges

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings :

Regulating Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Singapore

Wills and Trusts :

The Importance of Making a Will

Banking and Finance :

Practical aspects of the revised and new Anti-Money Laundering Notices for Banks and Credit Card / Charge Card Licensees issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Estate Planning :

Estate Planning for Digital Assets

Estate Planning :

The Singapore Freeport

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Banking and Finance :

Bitcoin (Part 2)

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Banking and Finance :

Bitcoin (Part 1)

Wills and Trusts :

Protective Trusts – How to protect your children from opportunists and gold diggers

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Banking and Finance :

How Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) are regarded or regulated in various countries

Banking and Finance :

Summary of MAS Guideline on Digital Token Offerings

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Banking and Finance :

Initial Coin Offerings

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings Banking and Finance :

Blockchain

Technology and E-Commerce Estate Planning :

Estate planning for digital assets (Part 2) social media content