Illustrative work

Closed files — described without client names.

We do not publish victory headlines or promised outcomes. Below are anonymised summaries of matter types that cross our Market Street desk. Each file was scoped in writing before work began; fees were agreed upfront unless the client chose hourly billing for an exploratory phase. These stories illustrate approach — they do not predict results for your situation.

Advisory meeting for a logistics contract review

Matter 01 · Contracts

Logistics operator — supplier indemnity review

A regional logistics company asked us to review a warehousing agreement where the supplier's indemnity covered consequential loss without a matching cap. We mapped the liability exposure against the contract value, proposed redlines and negotiated a revised cap with the counterparty's counsel. The client signed with eyes open — not because we promised a particular outcome, but because the risk was finally visible on paper. Fee estimate was fixed at S$1,650 after we read the draft; two negotiation rounds sat inside scope.

Shareholder documents on a daytime advisory desk

Matter 02 · Formation

Two-founder tech company — shareholder buyout

When one founder exited, the remaining shareholder needed a clean buyout without triggering unintended stamp duty or IP consequences. We drafted the share sale and purchase agreement, updated the shareholders' agreement and coordinated with their accountant on filing. The deadlock mechanism scoped years earlier avoided a dispute that might otherwise have landed in court. Matter closed on the agreed timeline — scope discipline at formation paid off at exit.

Property transaction documents for a private resale

Matter 03 · Conveyancing

Owner-occupier — private resale with missing consent

A buyer's completion hinged on a consent letter the seller's managing agent had filed under an old reference number. Conveyancing coordination meant chasing the right signatory, confirming the restriction on the title and keeping the bank's lawyers aligned on the revised completion date. We flagged a minor maintenance charge arrears before completion — allowing informed decision-making rather than a last-minute deduction. Legal fees were quoted at S$2,850 plus disbursements once we saw the option and title search.

Compliance files organised with tab markers

Matter 04 · Compliance

Licensed services firm — annual compliance refresh

An SME in a licensed sector had outgrown its original compliance manual. We conducted a half-day review of licensing conditions, PDPA consent records, employment documentation and director duty reminders, then delivered a prioritised action list with fixed-fee follow-up options for the top three gaps. No scare tactics — just a clear sequence of what to fix first and what could wait until the next quarter. The client chose a retainer block for ongoing contract and HR queries.

Quiet advisory workspace for personal estate planning

Matter 05 · Personal

Estate planning — will and LPA bundle

A professional couple with property in Singapore and a small overseas holding asked for coordinated will and LPA preparation. We documented specific gifts, explained probate implications for the local apartment and referred cross-border tax questions to their existing adviser. Personal matters receive the same written scope discipline as commercial files — engagement letter, fee estimate and conflict check before drafting began.

Past matters are described for illustration only. They do not predict future results. Legal outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable Singapore law. Contact us to discuss whether we can assist with your situation — general information on this page is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship.

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