Advocatus Law is a Singapore-based law firm that has grown significantly over the past decade, expanding from a team of five lawyers to a full-service practice with 11 fee earners. The firm has built up
a strong reputation for dispute resolution work, including arbitration,
litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Beyond its contentious work strengths, it has also developed robust practices in areas such as corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property,
mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and insolvency, and private client services.
The firm is led by managing partner Christopher Anand Daniel, who has over 28 years of experience and is recognized for his work in commercial, insolvency and labor disputes. Other notable partners include
Harjean Kaur, Ganga
Avadiar, and Eileen Yeo, who have
established themselves in a broad range of contentious matters spanning across commercial, property, contracts,
employment and white-collar crime issues.
Advocatus Law was involved in several high-profile cases over the past year. One notable case involved acting for the applicants in a matter related to the insolvency of Hin Leong Trading. The firm is also defending clients in a case related to fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy claims, as well as
representing a client in a dispute against directors of a real estate investment trust.
Beyond its strong legal practice, the firm
remains proactive in expanding its regional and global networks. It is a member of various industry associations, including the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the International Trademark Association, and the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association. It also recently joined the
Alliott Global Alliance, a network of independent professional services firms around the world.
"The communication and advice provided were excellent, and they were very responsive. Their strong reputation helped against the lower-tier lawyer that my former business partner engaged." – Commercial arbitration
"They handle matrimonial matters very professionally." – Family and matrimonial
"We appreciated his attention to detail, professional knowledge and proactiveness."
"Her communication is
great, and she is empathetic. She is extremely knowledgeable and conscientious."
