Thio Shen Yi SC
TSMP Law CorporationTSMP Law Corporation has a major presence in the dispute resolution field with a fine reputation in boardroom, investment and shareholder disputes, and is noted for its expertise in cross-border cases. It is also at the forefront of trusts litigation, construction and engineering disputes, employment cases and insolvency litigation, and is building its standing in crypto cases. The firm has a hugely impressive corporate client base and receives referrals from many of the top international law firms. Joint managing partner Thio Shen Yi SC is at the pinnacle of the profession, known for his expertise in big-ticket cases and for his outstanding advocacy. Melvin Chan, Kelvin Koh, Ong Pei Ching and Felicia Tan are also key partners. Former partner and Law Society president Adrian Tan passed away in 2023.
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‘Excellent team composition. The members listen well to points and provide appropriate guidance. Work performed is always timely with uncompromising quality of work.’
‘Ong Pei Ching possesses the attributes and character to excel further in the legal environment.’
‘Ong Pei Ching stands out in a crowded field. Her ability to react quickly on difficult issues, steer the conversation towards the winning strategy and her immense work ethics are her key strengths.’
‘Kelvin Koh provides sound and strategic advice.’
‘When dealing with local business cases in Singapore, TSMP was the firm to go. They are well aware of all the facets involved in resolving tricky situations, from arbitration, to mediation and outright litigation. At each step, they are uniquely well prepared, helpful and efficient.’
‘Kelvin Koh is an incredibly talented partner who has a strategic vision of the case from the start. He will, after deep consideration, explain to you well in advance the steps and the strategy, as well as highlight the specific risks. With his efficient team, they outwit and outmanoeuvre allegedly more prestigious opponents with a disarming facility, testimony to the hard work and innovative, "out of the box" thinking.’
‘Very responsive and commercial. Highly knowledgeable. Special mention to Ong Pei Ching who is well versed in the domain. ’
‘Ong Pei Ching – super quick response time, highly professional. Proactive and provides good pointers and suggestions. Gets to the point and able to comprehend client's needs and provide practical and cost-effective solutions. Highly knowledgeable and well-versed in their domain. ’
Key clients
- Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Ltd
- Vibrant Group Limited
- Smart Glove International Pte Ltd
- Group MMM (50 per cent shareholder of Violet Oon Inc), and Mr Manoj Murjani (Director of Group MMM)
- Mr Lau Wing Yan, a prominent businessman
- Tiong Hin Engineering Pte Ltd
- ERC Unicampus Pte Ltd
- Chengdu Ding Feng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., Taicang Ding Feng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and Xiamen Pacific Estate Investment Co., Ltd
- BCS Business Consulting Services Pte Ltd
- Success Elegant Trading Limited
- Devin Jethanand Bhojwani, Dilip Jethanad Bhojwani and Sandeep Jethanand Bhojwani
- Providentia Wealth Management
Work highlights
- Acted for Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, in a $150m dispute with two of its Malaysian investors over fraudulent and/or negligent accounting statements that inflated its revenue. This disclosure caused the company’s share value to plunge.
- Acted for Singapore-listed Vibrant Group in a suit relating to the company’s acquisition of Australia-listed Blackgold International Holdings, for over A$37.6m, against Blackgold’s former officers and auditors for fraud and/or negligence.
- Acted as instructed counsel for Mr Lau Wing Yan, a prominent businessman, against claims of oppression, breach of legitimate expectations and/or breach of shareholders’ agreement.
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Thio Shen Yi SC