PDLegal LLC

Corporate, Commercial & Civil Litigation Criminal Law Employment Restructuring & Insolvency

Partner

Mato Kotwani is a partner at PDLegal LLC. His areas of practice include complex commercial litigation, white-collar crime, employment law, and corporate advisory in the fields of company law, data protection and other regulatory advice.

With over seven years of experience, Mato represents individual clients as well as organisations ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations. Mato is known for handling high-stakes cases before the State Courts, High Court, and Court of Appeal.

Recognised as one of Singapore’s Rising Stars in 2024 by the Asian Legal Business, Mato’s work reflects a deep understanding of commercial disputes, criminal law, employment law and regulations, in the local and regional contexts.

Mato represents a diverse client base, ranging from individual clients to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations. His clients rely on his expertise for strategic advice and representation in complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate disputes. Mato’s ability to build trust with his clients is evidenced by his continued retention for sensitive and high-profile cases across various industries.

Mato’s practice is divided into the following key areas:

Complex Commercial Litigation

Mato has represented clients in significant disputes involving complex contractual arrangements with cross-border elements.

Criminal Defence

Mato is known for his role as lead counsel in white-collar and general crime cases, handling matters from financial fraud and cheating, corruption, forgery, criminal breach of trust, money-laundering offences, as well as other violent crime and serious sexual offences.

Employment Law

Mato provides advisory services and represents clients in disputes related to employment law, including wrongful dismissal, sexual harassment, and unfair termination claims. His extensive knowledge of the Employment Act allows him to navigate the complexities of Singapore’s regulatory environment. Mato was appointed as an expert contributor by the World Bank for the 2024 and 2025 Business Ready Report on employment law in Singapore, focusing on recent regulatory updates and best practices for businesses in the region. He also publishes articles and regularly gives talks on employment law matters in Singapore.

Advisory

Mato’s advisory practice covers a range of areas including company law, data protection, and corporate governance. He advises clients on regulatory compliance, drafts employment policies, and provides guidance on M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.

Member, Law Society of Singapore

Member, Singapore Academy of Law

CLAS Merits Test Panel, Law Society Pro Bono Services

University of Tasmania, LL.B.