Drew & Napier LLC
At Drew & Napier LLC, the team leverages its multidisciplinary resources to advise on a broad spectrum of matters, including M&A deals, project financings, and complex high-value disputes. The group has considerable experience in handling high-profile projects in the power, energy, telecommunications, transportation, water, and construction sectors. The client base takes in a wide range of private, public, and governmental entities. Led by Jimmy Yim, SC, the practice is noted for its expertise in assisting with multijurisdictional litigation. Mahesh Rai handles complex projects and has represented clients from the hydropower, energy, and telecoms sectors. Christopher Chong is noted for his expertise in renewables, construction and engineering dispute resolution work.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘One of the strongest teams in the region.'
‘Outstanding in every respect.'
‘Jimmy Yim, SC and Mahesh Rai are top-class, and think outside the box for solutions.’
‘Comprehensive full-service firm with depth of expertise in a range of critical areas that are indispensable for our day-to-day operations. The firm brings a depth and breadth of knowledge to all key aspects of the disputes process.'
‘Christopher Chong is a singularly exceptional practitioner, who is well-rounded in terms of depth of legal knowledge, commercial acumen, client responsiveness, innovation and unmatched local knowledge. His dedication to his craft and in assisting us to find sensible, practical and mutually beneficial solutions is close to peerless. Chris is backed by a solid team, whether as a whole or individually, who are more than capable of pulling their own weight and delivering value to us in the context of the role they play.’
‘Mahesh is impressive and genuine. He has great analytical skills, able to listen well, and very good in communication. He also always comes up with great strategies.'
‘Christopher Chong is very impressive in renewable projects disputes. He is supported by a solid team of associates.’
Key clients
- Goldbell Corporation Pte Ltd
- SAMART Comtech Co., Ltd
- Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd (now rebranded as DL E&C)
- Navayo International AG
- Logix Aero Ireland Ltd
- ACASS Canada Ltd
- Daewoo Engineering & Construction
- Royal Group Investments Pte Limited
- American Bureau of Shipping
- Keppel Singmarine
- Creative Technology Limited
- Essar Group including Essar Projects (India) Limitedand Essar Projects Singapore Pte Ltd
- SK ecoplant (formerly known as SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.)
- Emirates National Oil Company (Singapore) Private Limited
- Cisco Systems Inc
- Vietnam Trading Engineering Construction Joint Stock Corporation
- Subash Kabini Power Corporation Limited
- Noomadi Resorts & Residences AG
- Multi-Gold SSDK Resources Pte Ltd
- Alcon group, including Alcon Pte Ltd and CIBA Vision Asian Manufacturing Logistics Pte Ltd
- Howden Axial Fans AB
Work highlights
- Advising the Public Utilities Board on matters relating to the transfer of a desalination plant to the client.
- Acted as Singaporean counsel to BPIN Investment in relation to its acquisition of shares in Durapower Holdings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jimmy Yim, SC