Fullerton Law Chambers is a boutique focused on dispute resolution, known for its strong corporate and commercial litigation practice and broad sector coverage. Led by former big-firm litigators, the firm handles a complete suite of domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes, from banking and finance cases to infrastructure construction claims, technology and commodities trade matters, insolvency proceedings and even regulatory and white-collar issues. Its directors regularly appear in the High Court and act in international arbitrations, giving the firm an outsized profile in complex cross-border matters. In the past year, the firm consolidated its position with high-profile mandates and key team growth. Notably, it expanded its shipping and trade disputes capability by hiring seasoned maritime lawyer Raymond Ong as a consultant in early 2025. His arrival underscores the firm’s commitment to handling international trade and shipping litigation alongside its established commercial and financial caseload.
Over the last year, the team at Fullerton has been involved in some of Singapore’s most significant disputes. Most prominently, the firm is defending the Singapore branch of a leading Chinese bank in litigation stemming from the collapse of oil trader Hin Leong. Director Edmund Eng, a key figure in the team, leads this mandate. The case involves competing claims by numerous global creditors over oil cargoes and has unfolded in an unprecedented multi-party proceeding. Handling this “once-in-a-generation” commercial dispute has cemented Fullerton’s credentials in big-ticket litigation.
The firm has also been active in headline international arbitrations. Eng and associate director Brinden Anandakumar represented a prominent Singaporean entrepreneur in a $130 million AAA arbitration seated in New York. This complex shareholder dispute involving Singapore, Chinese and US parties epitomises the team’s cross-border prowess, with its team coordinating alongside US co-counsel and navigating New York law and AAA procedures. The firm has further showcased its international arbitration strength in the energy and trade sector. Anandakumar is lead counsel in a pair of related international arbitrations arising from back-to-back commercial fuel supply arrangements. In this matter, which spands interests across various jurisdictions, the Fullerton team is tackling novel and complex cross-border issues across a multi-party supply chain.
The firm has further showcased its international arbitration strength in the energy and trade sector.
The firm has also reinforced its reputation in insolvency-related disputes and investigations during the past year. Director Tham Wei Chern has been at the forefront of several complex insolvency proceedings that broke new ground. He advised the liquidators of MMID Utilities, a Singapore company with Myanmar operations, where the firm obtained a first-of-its-kind court injunction restraining rogue shareholders and directors from acting on the company’s behalf. The decision in that case is poised to set new precedent on the legal test for such injunctions. Tham also led the team assisting Kroll, as liquidators of Mingda Holding, in asset-recovery actions that clarified previously unsettled points of law. The court agreed with Tham’s arguments and elaborated the factors for approving a litigation funding agreement that gives a funder priority of repayment over other creditors, an important ruling for the insolvency funding landscape. Beyond the courtroom, the firm also handles sensitive white-collar and corporate investigation matters.
“Fullerton Law Chambers was professional and prompt in their advice and court filing.”- Bankruptcy
“They are responsive and client-oriented.”- Commercial and transactions
“The firm, and in particular Mr. Eng and his team, provides top tier dispute resolution services. I have found them to be very responsive and collaborative. The level of service they provide has been exceptional so far and very client-oriented. They have time and again provided sharp and incisive legal advice and litigation strategies. They also have the ability to cut through complex facts and legal principles very quickly and to explain all of this in simple and clear language which us easily understandable to the commercial law person.”- Commercial and transactions
“Excellent case management.”- Shipping
“He is responsive, agile and creative. Always accessible and willing to have a chat about issues we are facing. He has always demonstrated an excellent grasp of the law in our discussions, is able to think and adapt very quickly to new developments. He also has this ability to come up with creative and sometimes unconventional solutions that I have not seen much in other lawyers. Highly perceptive and has great strategic foresight. Also, he’s as aggressive as they come but knows when to take a softer approach when it suits our needs. All in all, an exceptional litigator who stands head and shoulders above his peers.”
“We invited Brinden for an initial pitch for customs issue interview. He was well-prepared and demonstrated a strong grasp of the subject matter, with clear depth of knowledge and practical expertise. His advice was thoughtful, commercially grounded, and responsive to our objectives.”
“Brinden is a highly dependable lawyer who is exceptionally knowledgeable in shipping and maritime law. He possesses professional integrity and is detail oriented. This is evident in his written submissions. Additionally, he is able to explain complex issues clearly.”
“Brinden Anandakumar demonstrates strong subject-matter expertise in oil and gas commodities trading, with a solid understanding of the legal and commercial dynamics of physical trading, shipping, and the associated risks. He is consistently well prepared for meetings and is able to quickly grasp complex fact patterns. Importantly, he is adept at balancing and reconciling competing commercial and legal considerations, providing advice that is legally robust while remaining commercially workable. His approach is pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and closely aligned with business objectives.”
“Edmund is the partner in charge of all the files we have with the firm. I have been instructing him for a number of years, starting from his time as a partner in Shook Lin & Bok. He is extremely insightful and knowledgeable. He is an excellent, quick-thinking strategist who is able to manoeuvre with ease when navigating challenging strategic issues. He’s an intellectual powerhouse without peer.”
“Wei Chern is knowledgeable, ethical and dedicated. He also possesses strong analytical and communication skills.”
