Overview
Fullerton Law Chambers is a specialist Singapore disputes firm known for handling substantial commercial cases with cross-border, financial and insolvency dimensions. Its focused platform brings together courtroom advocacy, international arbitration and asset-recovery capability, making the firm particularly well suited to mandates involving fraud, distressed businesses, international trade and parallel proceedings across jurisdictions. The boutique structure also ensures direct involvement from senior lawyers throughout each case.
Corporate and commercial disputes form the core of the practice. The firm acts for financial institutions, multinational businesses, entrepreneurs and insolvency practitioners in proceedings before the Singapore courts and in arbitration. Its recent caseload reflects particular depth in banking fraud, shareholder and directors’ disputes, commodities trading and contested investments. A recurring feature is the need to trace or preserve assets while determining the contractual and proprietary rights of parties operating across multiple markets.
The firm is also experienced in complex maritime and international trade matters, where financing arrangements, cargo ownership and insolvency may become closely intertwined. Its work arising from the collapse of Hin Leong Trading has involved competing claims over oil and gas cargoes financed by multiple institutions. Although the client identity and detailed proceedings remain confidential, the mandate demonstrates the firm’s ability to manage large-scale litigation involving numerous parties and technically demanding questions of title and security.
Cross-border work is integral to the practice. Recent instructions have involved parties, assets and related proceedings in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Brazil and North America. The firm regularly works with overseas counsel while directing the Singapore litigation, arbitration or enforcement strategy. Its lawyers are familiar with procedural challenges arising when governing laws, evidence and commercial assets are spread across several jurisdictions.
Restructuring and insolvency complements the wider disputes offering. The team advises liquidators and companies in liquidation on asset recovery, litigation funding, unfair preferences and attempts by former management or shareholders to continue exercising control over distressed businesses. This work often requires the firm to reconcile Singapore insolvency orders with parallel proceedings or operational issues overseas.
Employment litigation is another component of the practice, particularly in cases involving senior employees, post-termination restraints and the protection of commercial relationships. The firm’s work in this area benefits from its broader contentious experience, allowing it to assess contractual enforceability, evidence and the prospects of interim relief from the outset. Its involvement in a prominent restraint-of-trade dispute has contributed to the developing Singapore jurisprudence on the enforcement of non-compete provisions.
The firm also advises on investigations and regulatory risk where alleged misconduct may lead to commercial, employment or criminal exposure. Its ability to combine internal fact-finding with litigation strategy is particularly relevant to businesses confronting sensitive allegations or potential follow-on proceedings. As the regulatory mandate disclosed in the submission was designated confidential, no details of that work have been included.
Directors Edmund Eng and Wei Chern Tham lead the firm’s principal litigation and arbitration mandates. Both have substantial experience in corporate and commercial disputes and regularly act in matters before the Singapore Supreme Court. Associate director Brinden Anandakumar adds depth in shipping, international trade and cross-border commercial disputes. The team was strengthened in March 2025 by the arrival of consultant Raymond Ong from Damodara Ong, bringing further disputes and shipping experience. Senior associates Samuel Ang and Shenzhi Cui support the firm’s growing contentious practice.
Members of the senior team also accept arbitral appointments and have experience in proceedings conducted under the rules of institutions including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and International Chamber of Commerce.
Through its concentrated disputes focus, international reach and direct senior involvement, Fullerton Law Chambers offers a sophisticated platform for cases requiring close coordination between litigation, arbitration, insolvency and enforcement.
Client feedback
“The team provides sharp, professional legal advice in an efficient and cost-effective manner.” – Dispute resolution
“Fullerton Law’s submissions and arguments are comprehensive and well-researched.”– Dispute resolution
“Their team provided practical, strategic, and timely advice throughout the liquidation process, helping to manage complex legal issues and protect the interests of stakeholders. Their professionalism and expertise were invaluable in navigating a challenging situation.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Brinden Anandakumar
“He keeps on top of the matter, is well-versed in the law, and is a very reliable counsel.”
Edmund Eng
“Edmund inspires confidence in his clients. We feel that we are receiving solid accurate and practical legal advice all the time. He is able to balance our legal rights and economic interests perfectly. He is also always patient and very responsive so as a client, you feel very secure knowing that someone astute is looking attentively at your case.”
Wei Chern Tham
“Wei Chern's professionalism, clarity, and depth of expertise were evident. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation, explained complex legal concepts in a way that was easy to grasp and provided practical, well-considered advice at every stage.”
