Thrive on challenge
21st century law practice
We are a boutique law practice headquartered in the City of London, specialising in international business law and disputes resolution.
We advise business leaders, corporations, entrepreneurs, private clients, and government agencies around the world, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific, working together with our affiliated firms in Singapore and Italy.
Some of our recent work
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Europe-Asia tech investment
Assisting European accelerator and European Government VC to invest into a Singapore start-up breaking grounds in New Energy and E-Mobility.
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London arbitration (LCIA)
Assisting BigThree partner in resolving a dispute with former employer across Singapore, London and the US.
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Trade marks infringements in China
Successfully acted for European fashion and media company in trademarks infringements actions against Chinese companies before the IP court of Beijing and in the appeal before the Shanghai IP court. The substantial damages awarded against a Chinese company participated by a Government entity were collected entirely without starting enforcement proceedings.
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Singapore arbitration (SIAC) and Supreme Court
Successfully acting for European media and events company involved in a dispute with its former Asian partner arising out of commercial agreements subject to SIAC arbitration and in the appeal before the Supreme Court.
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Luxury yacht acquisition in Europe
Assisting prominent Hong Kong family office to acquire an Italian built pre-owned luxury yacht registered in Malta berthed in Italy and shipped to Hong Kong.
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Legal and tax assistance in Asia
Assisting European Government participated defence and technology listed group in commercial contracts, regulatory and tax matters in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia.
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Logistics transfer in Asia
Assisting leading European manufacturing company to restructure its APAC non-physical logistics for Asia Pacific by transferring from its Asian to Singapore subsidiary.
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UK-Singapore M&A
Assisting UK’s AIM listed technology company to acquire innovative Singapore Fintech scale up involved in trade and inventory finance.
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Ships acquisition across Europe and Asia
Assisting European diversified shipowner to acquire three offshore supply vessels laid-up in Norway from Singapore fund.
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Conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duties in Asia
Assisting European manufacturing company in managing a conspiracy against it in Asia undertaken by an employee, an importer and a competitor.
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Singapore arbitration (SIAC)
Assisting Asian lubricating oils company in settling a multimillion-dollar dispute with a Taiwan sub-distributor pursuant to the termination of an exclusive distribution agreement subject to SIAC arbitration in Singapore.
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Trade marks assignment in Asia
Assisting European trade exhibition company in negotiating the assignment of several trade marks registered in Thailand with a Singaporean company.
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London ad hoc arbitration
Assisting Asian commodities traders in multimillion-dollar dispute arising out of the early termination of time charterparty of a LPG tanker governed by English law.
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International fraud across Europe and Asia
Assisting the victim of an electronic fraud in Europe to identify, freeze and recover its stolen money from bank accounts in Hong Kong and Singapore in co-operation with local police forces and through local courts.
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London arbitration (ICC) and High Court
Assisting European energy company in disputes arising out supplies of gasoli and fuel oil acquired from commodities traders.
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Corporate restructuring in Asia
Assisting European defence and technology company in corporate restructuring, intra group transfer of business, regulatory, immigration and tax matters in Singapore and Indonesia.
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Singapore arbitration (SIAC)
Assisting Asian renewables company in successfully resolving a multimillion dollar dispute with a local partner arising from investments subject to SIAC arbitration.
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Legal assistance to European brands in Asia
Assisting several leading European brands to open new stores in premiere shopping malls, renegotating commercial leases, resolving disputes with contractors and local partners in Asia.
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London arbitration (LMAA) and court
Assisting European energy company in settling a multimillion dollar dispute with oil traders arising out of a joint venture in Italy for the supplies of gasoil subject to LMAA arbitration as well as English Court jurisdiction.
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European hotels acquisitions
Assisting Asian owners and operators to identify and acquire several new boutique hotels in Europe, with a specific focus on Italian family owned and distressed assets.
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Hong Kong arbitration (HKIAC)
Assisting Asian shipowner a dispute arising from cancellation of alleged defective ships being built by a listed Chinese yard subject to HKIAC arbitration which culminated in a 2-week final hearing and enforcement of awards in China.
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Zurich arbitration (ICC)
Assisting European system integrator company in settling a multimillion-dollar dispute with Asian general contractor arising out of supplies of goods and services to a new LNG terminal in Asia.
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Ship's sale lease back in Asia
Assisting commodities traders on sale and lease back of a LPG tanker with a Japanese investor, acquisition and sale to Vietnamese company participated by the Government.
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European State Trade Commission
Preparing commercial contracts and internal regulations in Singapore and the Philippines for the Trade Commission of a European State.
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Yachting
Assisting owners, charterers and their advisors, family offices, trustees, assets and management companies, designers, yards, brokers, and suppliers of goods and services to review and negotiate all manners of commercial agreements, including sale and purchase, new building contracts, high value chartering, technical and commercial management agreements, etc. Resolving complex contentious matters before arbitral institutions and national courts.
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Hotel acquisitions and commercial contracts in Asia
Assisting private companies and family offices to identify and acquire a new hotel in several Asian jurisdictions, assisting with long leases, management and other commercial contracts.
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European wine producer
Advising a family business to enter into a commercial agreement with a local partner based in Singapore and to co-operate with it to consolidate its activities in Asia Pacific.
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Europe-Singapore M&A
Assisting European exhibitions group to acquire trade shows in Singapore to expand into Asian markets.
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London-Singapore dispute resolution
Assisting former employees and minority shareholders of a media company to assert their rights against their employer and Singapore holding company.
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Employee theft in Asia
Assisting European company to assess and act upon a significant employee theft across Hong Kong, Malaysia and China through the local police as well as criminal and civil actions in China.
How can we help?
You want to launch a new business or need to resolve a disagreement. Or maybe you are looking to expand into a new market or to acquire new assets. Whatever it is, the way we support you will make a significant difference.
Practices and industries
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Family business
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International arbitration
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Commercial advisory
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Intellectual property
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Commodities and shipping
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Luxury yachts
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Hotels and residential
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Brands and retailers
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Governments
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Start ups and founders
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Defence and technology
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Manufacturing and trade
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E-commerce and digital
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Strategic advisory
Reach out
Our website provides only an indication of our services. If you would like to find out more, please reach out to our team who will be happy to assist.