Shook Lin & Bok LLP is well-known for its work in contentious employment matters, largely acting for corporate clients in cases concerning non-competition and confidentiality obligations, wrongful dismissal and harassment claims, misconduct investigations, and employee terminations. The firm has further expertise in the advisory segment, including on employment contracts and ongoing human resources advice. Probin Dass is a senior litigator with experience in contentious and non-contentious issues. Teo Mae Shaan and Joseph Tay are also key partners.
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‘Commercial-minded, innovative, smart, good work ethic.’
- 'I found Teo Mae-Shaan and her team to be both responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.'
- 'Tan Mae-Shaan covers both corporate and employment matters and so was the perfect fit for the private equity management advisory role I required support on, which encompassed both corporate and employment law aspects. She was responsive and knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with.'
Work highlights
- Acted for the Envy Companies and liquidators in commencing a suit against eight former employees to recover approximately S$45.7m in inter alia commissions and/or profit-sharing.
- Acting for the Singapore arm of a major Indian asset management company in a dispute with an ex-employee, a high-profile fund manager.
- Acting for the Defendant, Ho Rongzan, in defending claims of breach of confidentiality and breach of non-compete and non solicit obligations by AbbVie Operations Singapore Pte Ltd.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joseph Tay, Teo Mae Shaan