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Drew celebrates triple wins at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

04 May 2026

Drew & Napier celebrates triple wins at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach on 30 April 2026.

  • Tony Yeo – Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year

  • Shahera Safrin – Intellectual Property Associate of the Year

  • Emmanuel Aw – Litigation Associate of the Year

 
Managing Director of Intellectual Property, Tony Yeo’s recognition as Lawyer of the Year for Intellectual Property affirms his position as a market leader, known for steering complex, high-value and cross-border IP matters. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping a practice that is consistently recognised at the top of the market.
 
At the same time, Senior Associate Shahera Safrin’s award underscores the strength and sustainability of our IP practice, highlighting a new generation of lawyers who are already making their mark through sophisticated advisory and contentious work across the full IP lifecycle.
 
Associate Director Emmanuel Aw’s recognition in Litigation further demonstrates the calibre of our disputes resolution practice, where emerging lawyers are entrusted with significant responsibilities and consistently deliver strong, commercially focused outcomes.
 
Together, these accolades reflect the breadth and depth of our talent — from established leaders to rising lawyers carrying that legacy forward, demonstrating Drew & Napier’s continued ability to evolve as a firm.
 
Drew Network Asia (DNA)
Our Drew Network Asia (DNA) partner firms also received outstanding recognitions at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, highlighting the strength of our regional network across Southeast Asia, and our shared commitment to delivering seamless, high-quality legal services across jurisdictions.

  • Jeevitha T. Thurai Rathnam, Shearn Delamore & Co (Malaysia) – Antitrust and Competition Associate of the Year

  • Rodney Gomez, Shearn Delamore & Co (Malaysia) – Managing Partner of the Year

  • Shearn Delamore & Co – Malaysia Law Firm of the Year

  • Tilleke & Gibbins (Laos) – Laos Law Firm of the Year

 
We warmly congratulate all our winners and partners, and extend our sincere thanks to our clients for your continued trust and support.