Ferris Yu
Of Counsel

EMAIL: [email protected]
DID: +65 6730 6002

Qualifications
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LL.B. (Hons.), University of London
Juris Doctor (Hons.), Singapore University of Social Sciences  
Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore

Languages
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English, Mandarin

About Ferris Yu
Ferris is a highly experienced Of Counsel with over a decade of in-house experience (since 2012) at a globally renowned multinational company where she served as General Counsel and Company Secretary. In this capacity, Ferris managed the legal team and oversaw all legal and compliance matters, gaining significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation, corporate compliance, and corporate secretarial matters.

Combining Law and Business Expertise
Ferris understands the importance of combining legal expertise with practical business acumen, and her experience working closely with senior management and clients across the globe has honed her ability to deliver pragmatic solutions that align with their business objectives. She believes in the value of establishing enduring, strategic partnerships with clients and recognizes the importance of understanding their businesses.

Expertise in Corporate Law and Dispute Resolution
Apart from Corporate Law, Ferris also has experience in Dispute Resolution which provides invaluable skills and insights that significantly enhance her effectiveness in Corporate Law practice.

Experience
Ferris has extensive experience in various areas of Corporate Law such as:

• Incorporation of Company.
• Funding and investment.
• Capital reduction.
• Corporate restructuring.
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Dissolution of companies. 
• Due diligence.
  

 
Contracts and Deeds
Additionally, Ferris is skilled in drafting various contracts and deeds, such as services agreements, employment contracts, sale and purchase agreements, trademark license agreements.

Drafting Company Policies
Ferris is also well-versed in drafting company policies, such as personal data protection policy, gifts and hospitality policy, IT policy, and staff leave policy. 

Corporate Secretarial Matters
Ferris also has experience in corporate secretarial matters, including drafting circulars to shareholders for SGX-ST listed companies and other routine corporate secretarial work for both listed and non-listed companies.

Dispute Resolution
Besides Corporate Law, Ferris also has experience in dispute resolution covering the following areas:

• Commercial litigation such as shareholders disputes, commercial fraud, misrepresentation, conspiracy by unlawful means, breach of fiduciary duties and statutory demand.  
• Civil litigation such as defamation and tenancy dispute.
• Criminal litigation such as mitigation plea and offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
• Family law such as divorce and ancillary matters, application for maintenance order and application for personal protection order.
  
  

Her experience in Dispute Resolution equips her with a comprehensive toolkit to navigate intricate legal landscapes, foster collaboration, and safeguard the interests of her corporate clients.

Family Trusts and Succession Planning
In addition to her corporate work, she has advised clients on the setup and structuring of family trusts as part of succession planning and asset protection strategies. This cross-disciplinary experience enables her to support business owners and high-net-worth individuals in aligning their personal and corporate interests.

Commitment To Clients
With her exceptional legal skills and practical business acumen, Ferris is committed to delivering the best outcomes for our clients.