The ‘partner-led and commercial’ team at TSMP Law Corporation is recognised for its proficiency in restructurings, insolvencies, liquidations, enforcements, and turnarounds, frequently representing a mix of domestic and international corporate clients, including accounting firms and financial institutions. Thio Shen Yi SC focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, construction and engineering disputes, restructuring and insolvency, and trust disputes, while Felicia Tan earns praise for her ’proactive approach towards work’. Kelvin Koh is noted for his experience advising on commercial litigation, international arbitration, restructuring and insolvency, and private wealth and trust matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are innovative with technology and are very collaborative.'

  • ‘They are partner-led and commercial, and response times are excellent.’

  • ‘Felicia Tan has exceptional qualities and clarity about the work streams that she undertakes and her team, including herself, has a proactive approach towards work.'

  • ‘The practice is reliable, steady and trustworthy.’

  • ‘Industry expertise and experience coupled with knowledge and prompt support.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable and professional. Provide practical and effective advice based on experience and expertise in their past dealings.’

  • ‘We have worked with Thio Shen Yi SC and his team, including Kelvin Koh and Nanthini Vijayakumar, on multiple matters and they are one of our top choices when we have conflict briefs. The people are excellent, from partner to associate. It was always a genuine pleasure to work with them.’

Key clients

  • KPMG
  • AlmaStone Opportunities I Limited
  • Hontop Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd
  • Skomer Investments Designated Activity Company
  • Liquidators of Somap International Pte Ltd (from Quantuma)
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • Allen Law Ching Hung
  • Judicial Managers of Nan Chiau Maritime (Pte) Ltd (in liquidation), subsidiary of Xihe Holdings (in liquidation)
  • Judicial Managers of the Alpha DX Group
  • Riviera Holdings Co, Ltd
  • No Signboard Holdings

Work highlights

  • Representing KPMG in the lawsuit brought by the liquidators of Hyflux for alleged negligence claims, and damages in excess of $700 million.
  • Advised and acted for Hontop Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Wanda Holding Group Co. Ltd in a US$500 million debt restructuring and disputes with lenders and trade creditors
  • Representing Skomer, a top 8 creditor (in value) being owed US$250 million, in the US$3.85 billion Hin Leong insolvency.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thio Shen Yi SC, Kelvin Koh, Felicia Tan

Other key lawyers

Nanthini Vijayakumar