Drew & Napier is affirmed as a leading law firm in Chambers Global 2012

20 Mar 2012

Drew & Napier has been affirmed as one of Singapore’s leading full-service law firms by renowned publication, Chambers Global.

In the recently released results, Drew maintains its lead in the litigation practice as a standalone, Band 1 firm for six consecutive years. Drew also has the most litigators ranked in Singapore this year, led by the revered Davinder Singh SC  who is the only litigator in the country to be lauded as a "Star Individual". Also recognised are Jimmy Yim SC, Indranee Rajah SC, Hri Kumar SC and Cavinder BullSC.

Drew’s Arbitration practice is awarded the Band 1 ranking amongst Singapore firms for the first time, with Davinder Singh SC, Jimmy Yim SC and Cavinder Bull SC recommended as leading practitioners. Drew also makes its mark in the region, with its dispute resolution experts, Randolph Khoo and Wendell Wong, recommended in the China and Indonesia jurisdictions respectively. Clients say that Drew is “a fine firm that is doing more arbitrations than ever before.”

Drew’s Projects & Energy practice receives a Band 1 ranking for the first time, with the established Sandy Foo leading the team. Sandy also makes her debut in Banking and Finance.

The firm’s Corporate & Finance lawyers are similarly recognised as experts in their fields. Yeo Wee Kiong is awarded the title of “Senior Statesmen” in the Capital Markets category. Gary Pryke (Corporate/M&A head), Sin Boon Ann (Capital Markets head), Valerie Kwok (Banking & Finance head) and Petrus Huang (Investment Funds head) have also been recommended.

Corporate & Finance lawyer Benedict Teo makes his debut in the Capital Markets practice while Wang Shue Wen is newly ranked in Band U as a lawyer to watch out for in the Banking & Finance space.