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Our considerable exposure to both local and international business and corporate scene enables our team to handle a myriad of corporate finance, capital markets and general corporate related work. Our professional team also undertakes the full spectrum of work related to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in both domestic and international geographical boundaries. This spans from the more conventional areas of non-contentious work comprising mainly registering trade mark where we secure registrations locally or work in concert with our global network of associates to register in any other country the clients so desire, patents (which includes application for patent protection domestically or through the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) and designs and copyrights) in which we advice and assist clients not only in protecting their rights in copyright and designs but also representing them in infringement and enforcement actions, to the rapidly evolving technologically advanced areas such as computer and internet law and e-commerce. The contentious aspect of our work often involves urgent applications to Court for search and seizure of counterfeit goods for injunctions to protect our clients' interest. This entails the team to work closely with the Litigation Department. We also actively advise local and overseas clients on business decisions in both local and international economic climates in fields such as: Corporate Support Services The team has under its charge, a wide portfolio of local and foreign companies. Advising clients on various issues such as the establishment and operation of legal presence in the local commercial scene and subsequently providing them with the necessary corporate support. Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers The new age world demands instant growth and expansion for continued survival. The team handles significant work that includes providing advice to clients on joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, sale of shares agreement, sale of business and assets transaction as well as corporate reconstructions. Commercial, Employment, Immigration and Labour We offer a full range of services ranging from drafting contracts pertaining to all forms of commercial transactions to applications for permanent residency status, employment and immigration related matters. For foreign individuals who seek to be citizens or permanent residents of Singapore, we submit the necessary applications to the Immigration Department and where necessary, to Economic Development Board for matters concerning the Economic Development Board investment scheme for immigrants. We also handle immigration-related litigation. Understanding that efficiency and quality are of utmost importance, we offer to deliver commercially viable yet cost-effective solutions. |