5 Drew & Napier lawyers recognised as next-generation legal leaders in ALB Singapore Rising Stars 2025

01 Aug 2025

We are proud to share that Directors Cheryl Seah, Javier Yeo, Seraphina Ho, Sim Bing Wen, and Yap En Li have been recognised among the Singapore Rising Stars 2025 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). As part of Drew & Napier’s strong pipeline of legal talent, their achievements highlight our firm’s success in developing talent. For the fourth year in a row, Drew & Napier has emerged with the highest number of lawyers recognised by ALB among all firms in Singapore.
 
The Singapore Rising Stars is an annual listing that celebrates the next generation of legal professionals under 40 years of age who are making a significant impact in Singapore's dynamic legal market and demonstrating exceptional talent, innovation, and leadership potential.
 
Let us congratulate our Rising Stars, whom ALB describes as follows:
 

• Cheryl Seah, Director, Corporate & Finance

  • Clients and industry partners commend Cheryl for her “strong ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity” and for being “well attuned to commercial, business and market considerations.”

  • “Clients value her ability to anticipate legal challenges in fast-moving technology sectors, as well as her understanding of complex technical concepts, to develop forward-looking compliance strategies.”

• Javier Yeo, Director, Intellectual Property & Dispute Resolution

  • Clients praise Javier for his “meticulous preparation, commercial awareness, and ability to deliver results under pressure.”

  • “Senior colleagues highlight his rare combination of intellectual rigour and practical judgment, qualities that have made him a trusted advisor on high-value matters.”

• Seraphina Ho, Director, Corporate & Finance

  • Seraphina is “recognised for her expertise in guiding clients through multi-jurisdictional transactions while navigating complex regulatory environments” and her “strategic thinking and attention to detail in transaction management.”

  • “She has developed a reputation for thorough preparation and the ability to identify potential issues early in the deal process. This foresight, combined with her responsive approach, has made her a valued advisor for time-sensitive and high-stakes matters.”

• Sim Bing Wen, Director, Dispute Resolution

  • Bing Wen’s notable work includes “acting for the judicial managers and liquidators of Hin Leong Trading in a landmark $3.5 billion claim against its former directors, securing a worldwide Mareva injunction and consent judgments for the full claim amount.”

  • He “regularly acts as lead prosecuting counsel for Singapore's healthcare regulatory bodies, including the Singapore Medical Council and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners' Board, in disciplinary inquiries, some of which require cross-examination in Mandarin.”

• Yap En Li, Director, Dispute Resolution

  • En Li has the “ability to deliver results in time-sensitive, high-pressure situations.”

  • “Clients consistently commend her ability to distil complex legal issues into actionable strategies, while peers highlight her rare combination of intellectual rigour and practical judgment. These qualities have made her a trusted advisor on matters where the stakes couldn't be higher.”

 
You may read the article on Singapore Rising Stars 2025 on pp. 16 – 23 of the July 2025 issue of ALB here.