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Overview
Ascendant Legal has been in a formal law alliance with Norton Rose Fulbright since 2018. The disputes offering has long been a core area of strength for the firm, notably acting in all manners of corporate and commercial, restructuring and insolvency, regulatory compliance, shipping, competition and IP disputes. Due to its sprawling and deep regional and global network, the firm is active in numerous sophisticated and complex cross-border litigation and arbitration mandates. Its enviable client list spans household name multinationals, listed companies and Asian giants.
The 12 fee-earner team is led by managing partner Chew Kei-Jin. Another key name to note is R&I head, Meiyen Tan.
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Dispute resolution (asialaw)
Work highlights
Successfully represented a creditor in the Singapore courts regarding a debt recovery claim against a prominent cryptocurrency hedge fund, navigating complex cross-border insolvency issues.
Acted for a global energy company in multi-jurisdictional disputes involving substantial investment and restructuring matters.
Restructuring and insolvency (asialaw)
Work highlights
Defended a professional services firm in the Singapore High Court against claims of misrepresentation, successfully obtaining a judgment that included an exceptional award of indemnity costs.
Assisting a commodities trader in arbitral proceedings concerning contamination issues.