Sushil Nair appointed Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore

12 Mar 2025

We are proud to share that Sushil Nair, our Deputy CEO and Co-head of our Corporate Restructuring and Workouts practice, has been appointed Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore, effective 1 April 2025, for a period of one year.

This appointment is a testament to Sushil’s exceptional legal expertise and his significant contributions to Singapore’s legal landscape. Over his 35-year career at Drew & Napier, Sushil has established himself as a leading authority in corporate restructuring and workouts, particularly in complex cross-border cases across the Asia Pacific region. His work has been recognised by leading legal publications, including The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia Pacific, and Who’s Who Legal.

Sushil’s contributions extend beyond his legal practice. He has played a key role in shaping Singapore’s legal ecosystem through his involvement in various committees and initiatives. His work in drafting the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill was crucial during the pandemic.

We are immensely proud of Sushil and know that he will bring all his talent and wisdom to bear in his new role in public service.

We are also grateful that Sushil, together with co-head Julian Kwek, has developed an incredibly strong Corporate Restructuring and Workouts practice, which is ready for the future. Effective 1 April, Blossom Hing SC will step up to join Julian Kwek as Co-Head of the practice. As a respected Senior Counsel, Blossom’s strategic acumen and deep understanding of insolvency law will ensure the practice’s continued leadership in the market. Julian Kwek, renowned for his innovative and practical solutions, has consistently been recognised as a leading practitioner in the field. Together with fellow equity directors Chan Wei Meng and Mohan Gopalan, the team brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for handling complex and high-stakes restructuring matters and will no doubt continue to work on the biggest matters, attract even more talent, and grow beyond what has been achieved to date.

We congratulate Sushil on his appointment and thank you for your continued trust in Drew & Napier. We are confident that our team will continue to provide exceptional service and maintain our lead in the field of Corporate Restructuring and Workouts.