TSMP Law Corporation is prominent on significant commercial, international arbitration and construction mandates. Its commercial litigation team focuses on complex boardroom, shareholder and investment disputes. The firm is regularly sought after for the largest and most intricate matters in both established and developing fields and has an impressive track record. It is also growing its reputation for intellectual property and trust practice. The firm has a dedicated Korea desk.
The practice is driven by senior counsels Thio Shen Yi and Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck. Other key names include head of construction Derek Loh, head of litigation Melvin Chan, head of employment Ian Lim, private wealth and trusts specialist Kelvin Koh and IP and TMT expert Pei Ching Ong. The firm also has, as consultants, Hans Tijo, who has written books on company, securities and trust law, as well as Tang Hang Wu, who is a renowned expert on equity and trusts.
The firm acted for Luckin Coffee in a dispute with two of its Malaysian investors over fraudulent accounting statements.
The group’s list of clients includes Citibank, DHL, Disney, Emerson, Facebook, GS Engineering & Construction, IBM, KPMG, Lippo Group, PT Tempo Scan Pacific, Twitter and YTL Power Seraya.
Client feedback
“They provided detailed research into case law and are responsive to client needs.” – Commercial and transactions
“Good communication, effectively multilingual. Gives relevant advice suitable for each situation with an honesty that is very ethics based.” – Commercial and transactions
“Responsive, incisive, decisive.” – Commercial and transactions
“Technically savvy and good time and resource management.” – Commercial arbitration
“Efficient case management and precise advice.” – Commercial arbitration
“They are able to identify and set out clearly the poor performance, breaches of contracts, rectifications and framing of legal actions needed.” – Real estate
Kelvin Koh
“Very effective in both Mandarin and English, he has good knowledge. He takes time to research and understand in depth.”
“Honest and piercing advice. Knows when to act but also when to hold back.”
“Steely, insightful, responsive.”
Derek Loh
“Experienced, responsive and clear.”
“Despite his seniority in the company, Derek is always very engaging in the cases and ensures his people are on top of things. He is someone we can trust, and he is usually fair in charging his fees.”
Nanthini Vijayakumar
“Detailed and positive. Thinks strategically.”
