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Independent review of actions taken by NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Limited

We are honoured to have been engaged by NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Limited (“NE”) to conduct an independent review of the actions taken by NE in relation to the corporatisation of NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Limited (now known as Income Insurance Limited) (“Income”) and the proposed transaction involving the potential sale of NE’s majority shareholding interest in Income to Allianz.

Our independent review concluded that we have found nothing to suggest that NE’s actions in relation to the corporatisation of Income and […]


Congratulations to Our 2023 Newly Called Lawyers

Heartiest congratulations to our 11 trainees who were called to the Singapore Bar on 21 and 22 August 2023! We with them all the best and many good years ahead.

Ms Lau Ai Xuan

Ms Wong Hui Min, Megan

Mr Lim Leon

Mr Nicholas Tan Zhi Sheng

Ms Wang Si Ying Sarah

Mr Yang Zhuoyan

Mr Drashy Umang Trivedi

Mr Joshua Daniel Foo Zu Ian

Mr Lee Ming En

Mr Lim Liang Yiu, Matthew

Ms Melanie Koh Jia Wen


New Partners

The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Partners of the Firm with effect from 1 January 2017:

Ms Amelia Ang (Litigation Department)
Mr Michael Lim (Real Estate & Property Department)
Mr Freddy Lim (Intellectual Property Department)
Ms Evelyn Ong (Banking Department)
Mr Kenny Goh (Corporate Department)
Ms Liane Lim (Corporate Department)

We take this opportunity to congratulate our Partners on their new appointments.


Consultant Hon. Justice (Ret’d) Goh Joon Seng awarded the Meritorious Service Medal

We are proud to announce that our Consultant, the Hon. Justice (Ret’d) Goh Joon Seng, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Gemilang) during the recent National Day Awards.

The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any person who has performed within Singapore, service of conspicuous merit characterised by resource and devotion to duty, including long service marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct.

We congratulate Justice Goh on receiving the award, and thank him for his contributions to […]


Recent Transactions involving Lee & Lee

The Mergers and Acquisitions team, comprising Adrian Chan, Lun Chee Leong and Liane Lim acted for Golden Star Group Limited in the mandatory offer for Novo Group, a company with dual primary listings in Singapore and Hong Kong. The offer was notable in that it had to comply with both the Hong Kong and Singapore takeover codes.

The team had also acted for Biosensors International Ltd in a S$1.14 billion privatisation by way of an amalgamation with a substantial shareholder. This […]


5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property

Lee & Lee is pleased to be one of the sponsors for the 5th Global Forum on Intellectual Property (GFIP), which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 25 – 26 August 2015.

The GFIP brings together internationally renowned IP luminaries and policy-makers to share their insights and strategies. Over the course of two days, the speakers will lead a series of discussions on the latest IP trends and issues in the region and beyond.

Our Mr Tan […]


Office Closure on 25 March 2015

We are saddened by the passing of our founding partner Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

It is 60 years since Mr Lee started our Firm in humble beginnings, built on a framework of integrity and excellence. We are proud to be part of the heritage and legacy that he has left behind.

As a mark of respect, our Firm will be closed on Wednesday 25th March 2015.


New Senior Associate

The firm is pleased to welcome Mr Alvin Chia, who joins the Corporate Department as a Senior Associate.

Alvin’s experience includes advising clients on taxation and regulatory matters. Previously, he was with the Inland Revenue Authority, where he provided legal and tax advice to the Authority and represented the Authority in the Income Tax Board of Review, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He has also represented the Authority in criminal prosecution matters. Prior to joining the Authority, he […]