Awards & Accolades
Continuously rated over the years amongst the top law firms in Singapore, Lee & Lee indeed remains committed to serving her clients best interests and continuing her tradition of excellence and integrity.
Banking
"A long-established name in the Singapore market, the team has won some impressive mandates, as demonstrated by its role as lenders’ local counsel in Singapore’s integrated casino project."
- Chambers Asia 2008
Lee & Lee's Banking team is "experienced in advising on structured finance, cross border financings, bilateral loans and securitisations."
- Legal500
Louise Tan is a "leading individual" and is "praised for her appreciation of which points are of commercial importance".
- Chambers Asia 2008
Louise Tan is described as the "foremost finance expert".
- Asia Pacific Legal500 2007-2008
Louise Tan is cited as a lawyer who "always grasps the commercial requirements in any case immediately".
- Chambers Global "The World's Leading Lawyers For Business" (2007)
Lee & Lee's Banking team, under Louise Tan, “found favour with clients due to the fact that it sticks to unreasonable deadlines and works hard to keep clients happy”. The team is also "attentive to the client's needs" and "crystal clear when offering advice".
- Chambers Global "The World's Leading Lawyers For Business" (2007)
Corporate
"Lee & Lee has an extensive practice that often advises on the elements of IP involved in agreements relating to licensing of technology and technical expertise, merchandising and exploitation rights, franchising and mergers and acquisitions. Several European counsel have awarded top marks to Lee & Lee, Competent and excellent value , says one lawyer."
- Asialaw
"The long-established practice Lee & Lee is known to deploy a strong corporate team and have an awareness of corporate issues that impact the industry."
- Chambers Global (2005-2006)
Adrian Chan is "excellent and experienced".
- Chambers Global 2008
Adrian Chan is the firm's heavyweight, and he is a great favourite with his many corporate clients. He is a serious lawyer doing an excellent job."
- Chambers Global (2005-2006)
Michelle Tan provides "concise advice".
- Legal500
Intellectual Property
"The team is rising fast in the market and showing all the signs of continuing to do so - it's got some really great practitioners at its disposal".
- Chambers Asia 2008
"Highly recommended" for intellectual property matters.
- PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
A "Top 5" IP firm in Singapore.
- Asian Legal Business "Asia's Top IP Firms"
"Full-service law firm Lee & Lee is known for its work in IP rights enforcement and trademark and patent registrations".
- Asialaw IP Awards Shortlist 2007
Tan Tee Jim's "reputation and expertise" in intellectual property, "especially on contentious matters, across the broad spectrum of IP rights is valued highly by clients".
- PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
"The IP department at this well-established firm here has really begun to blossom since the arrival of team head Tan Tee Jim SC."
- Chambers Asia 2008
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Lee & Lee's full-service dispute resolution practice is regarded by clients as being "good both in and out of court".
- Legal500
Lee & Lee has a "competent and knowledgeable" arbitration team.
- Legal500
Lee Han Tiong offers "sound and practical advice".
- Legal500
Julian Tay is "recommended".
- Legal500
Real Estate
The team has an "excellent track record in residential developments and has made a significant impression on the en bloc sales market."
- Chambers Asia 2008
Lee & Lee acted for vendors and buyers in more than 35 deals totalling approximately S$9.5bn in 2007.
- Legal500
Ow Yong Thian Soo is noted for his ability to pitch his advice "at a level that can easily be understood by a non-legal person".
- Legal500
Ow Yong Thian Soo "maintains a good all-round practice in real estate".
- PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
"Traditionally known for its strength in real estate".
- Chambers Asia 2008