The ‘commercially minded’ team at Virtus Law LLP covers disputes across many areas, from maritime and international trade to commercial litigation, restructuring and employment disputes. With a heightened focus on private wealth, the Singapore group has expanded its expertise in fraud, regulatory matters, and investigations. The practice is jointly led by Daryll Ng and Lauren Tang. Ng handles shareholder disputes, arbitration-related court proceedings and maritime disputes, while Tang is an experienced commercial litigator. Kaili Ang has been praised as ‘intelligent, quick on her feet and able to understand complex legal issues quickly’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quick conflict clearance (so great for urgent matters), commercially minded and provides concise yet thorough strategical legal advice in a prompt manner.'

  • ‘Kaili Ang is a rising star. Intelligent, quick on her feet and able to understand complex legal issues quickly. Truly valuable to an in house legal counsel.'

  • 'Partners like Lauren Tang, Daryll Ng and Christina Ong are a breath of fresh air, providing step by step guidance on avoiding, preparing for and resolving disputes.'

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas
  • A construction industry supplier (concrete pilings)
  • Various clients in the cryptocurrency sector
  • HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd. (HJSC), f.k.a Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co. Ltd
  • I Concept Global Growth Fund and Liw Chai Yuk
  • Ecopetrol Trading Asia Pte. Ltd.
  • Reinsurance brokers
  • Specialist in periodontics
  • Standard Chartered Bank

Work highlights

  • Defended HJSC, against claims brought by Keppel Fels Limited (Keppel), now Seatrium New Energy (Seatrium), before the Singapore High Court.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daryll Ng, Lauren Tang

Other key lawyers

Kaili Ang, Christina Ong