Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice

Expert Arbitrators

TIC is pleased to offer its services to clients seeking to arbitrate matters as well as parties who require an arbitrator. The Firm and select lawyers therein have handled international arbitration involving commodities, insurable interests and disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions.

Amongst the Firm’s solicitors is a Fellow of the Singapore institute of Arbitrators as well as numerous other colleagues who are active in the practice of arbitration. One of lawyers is a “President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration’s Award” winner in the year 2005.

Resolving Million Dollar Disputes

In acting as Arbitrator, the Firm’s solicitors have acted a multi-million commodity contract disputes. We look forward to being of service to you in either capacity, of counsel or that of arbitrator.

Wide spectrum of commercial litigation for clients in the areas of banking and hire-purchase.

Ready to Advise

We have advised companies in the areas of banking, hire-purchase and corporate law. We are at all times ready to advise new ventures on the applicability of commercial law with respect to the new ventures.

A Long View

In our effort to provide the best legal solution, we help our clients to work out the rroadmap identify potential pitfalls and the areas that need close attention.

Pro-Active

We guide our client throughout by assisting, advising and complying with the client’s needs every step of the way with the expertise and resources at our disposal. We have acted in a wide spectrum of commercial cases.

Legal Representation

We act for several large companies in a variety of matters. We act for personal litigants from every strata of society.

Analysis

The litigation process begins with an in-depth look into the facts of each client’s case. After a thorough analysis of the client’s position, we proceed with carefully building a case, preparing the client and assembling a body of evidence. We carefully craft a case that can be supported by the evidence and the legal issues. Thereafter, all relevant interlocutory applications are taken out / resisted for the client and in-depth research on the law for the matter conducted.

Proper preparation of the client

We are aware of the litigation stress that all litigants have to endure and strive to make the litigation process as cost and time efficient as possible.
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Positive Action

The increasingly fast pace of the process of litigation is matched by our growing reserve of expertise and experience and the high level of synergy and cooperation amongst every member of our Firm.

Cross Border

Where necessary we can call upon our network of contacts in other jurisdictions. This is to provide timely and jurisdiction relevant advise and action when called upon. Jurisdictions as diverse as Malaysia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, the United Kingdom are within our network.

Involved & Updated

Throughout the case the client remains directly involved and is updated on developments and arising issues. In short, every resource is mobilised and our fullest efforts are channeled towards concluding the litigation process with the best possible outcome.

Action Team

​We are frequently requested to take over large matters on exigent and accelerated timelines. We thrive on this pressure and our resilient, committed litigators make the most of a 24 hour day.

Best Outcome

Facing a criminal charge can be one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. In dealing with such a case, topmost in our minds is securing the best possible outcome for the client with committed and flexible service. Because, at times such as these, the last thing the client should feel is burdened by strict hourly-rates.

Productive Analysis

The client needs a lawyer who is ready to provide a productive analysis of his situation, one with a proactive strategy who is passionate for his defence.

Passionate Defence

Our Firm is focused on building a strong, credible defence; and, in appropriate cases, highlighting any and all mitigating factors clearly before the court.

Proactive Strategy

Another important task is to fully prepare the client for the rigours of the trial, ensuring that the client is aware of his options and is satisfied with the approach chosen for his defence.

White-Collar Crime

If you are charged with a white-collar crime, you would do well to engage a lawyer with the specialist knowledge and experience this area. Our lead Partner in Criminal Litigation Practice was attached to Singapore’s one and only white-collar crime enforcement agency for two years, advising CAD investigators on money laundering, prosecutorial and investigative matters.

Decades of experience

Our criminal lawyers have combined experience of more than two decades acting as both prosecuting and defence counsel, having served as Deputy Public Prosecutor or prosecutors in Government Ministries prior to joining the Firm.

Military / Court Martial Cases

We also have lawyers who were a former military prosecutor and former President, General Court Martial Centre both of whom have vast experience in military prosecutorial and defense matters.

Juvenile Cases

​The Firm has had much experience with juvenile cases. Being familiar with the various problems involved, we provide the necessary services and support for both the juvenile and the concerned parents alike.

Local or multi-jurisdictional

Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in handling complex and delicate family disputes, often involving multi-jurisdictional issues and foreign assets.

Sensitivity and discretion

We provide our clients with solutions to suit their unique circumstances and concerns, and manage their matters with sensitivity and discretion. Particular care is given to safeguard the welfare of children and the resolution of complicated financial issues.

Co-operative and conciliatory

The Courts have implemented changes to the divorce process to encourage a more co-operative and conciliatory manner of resolving family disputes. This presents a shift from the former adversarial culture. Mandatory counseling has been introduced for divorcing parents with young children.

Contentious matters to successful resolutions

Divorce can be a traumatic and stressful time for all involved. Even though our team is regularly engaged to handle particularly contentious matters, wherever possible, we have also helped numerous clients reach successful resolutions through the process of mediation.

We act and advise on:

• Divorce, judicial separation and annulment
• Custody and guardianship
• Division of matrimonial assets
• Maintenance disputes
• Domestic violence
• Asset planning and protection