Carolyn Bava

Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution 

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Carolyn Bava

Contact

Email: carolynbava@leenlee.com.sg

Phone: +65 6557 4854

Expertise

  • Matrimonial Law

  • Adoptions

  • Appointment of Deputies

  • Probate

  • Succession Planning

Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB),  National University of Singapore, 1995

  • Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore

About Carolyn

Carolyn is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department  at Lee & Lee, who started legal practice in civil litigation but gradually honed her skills in family law bringing her expertise in helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of marital breakup and complex family issues.   

Her experience over the past 25 years in family law and sound practical advice whilst  guiding parties with the formalities of the court processes through negotiation, mediation or in hearings has impacted many lives.

Case Highlights

  • Rayco Oilfield Services & Engineering Pte Ltd v Nowsco Well Service Ltd [1999] SGHC 60

  • National Skin Centre (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Eutech Cybernetics Pte Ltd [2001] 3 SLR(R) 801; [2001] SGHC 369

  • TAI v TAJ [2014] SGDC 63

  • WTW v WTX [2024] SGFC 9

Awards & Recognitions

  • Ministry of Law, Legal Aid Bureau (LAB)’s Distinguished Service Award 2020

Memberships & Directorships

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore

  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law

  • Associate Mediator, Singapore Mediation Centre 

  • Singapore Mediation Centre, Family Law Panel of Associate Mediators 

  • Committee Member,  Law Society Probate Practice Committee 2024- 2025, 2025- 2026

Additional Information

  • Volunteer Work - Catholic Lawyers Guild 

  • Able to communicate in Mandarin, Teochew and Italian