asialaw Awards
Client Service Excellence Lawyer of the Year 2021: Singapore
Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global
Dispute Resolution: Litigation – Singapore 2025 – Band 2 (16 years ranked)
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration – Singapore 2025 – Band 4 (16 years ranked)
"He's an outstanding Singaporean litigator."
"Jimmy Yim puts client needs ahead of his own and listens to what the clients need."
"He is one of the best out there. He is a top lawyer with amazing client relationships."
"a great leader who has a tremendous knowledge of the law and its particulars. He also knows how to handle the court and judges."
"exhibits a very high level of legal and commercial knowledge, client management skills and problem-solving acumen. The confidence he inspires is among the best in the industry."
"a very impressive senior counsel in complex cross-border disputes"
Jimmy Yim SC "has a tremendous wealth and depth of experience, with both legal and commercial knowledge. He is a consummate professional."
Jimmy Yim SC is experienced before the High Court and International Commercial Court in Singapore. He is particularly active in shareholder and construction matters and one market source comments he is "a strong litigator - one of those lawyers who has been in the business for many years but is still doing trials regularly."
Jimmy Yim SC is an "old hand and everyone knows he is very strong in advocacy," according to one market source. He is an experienced lawyer who focuses on real estate and construction-related issues.
He is well regarded for his client service, in particular his attention to detail and “valuable tactical advice”.
An experienced lawyer who focuses on real estate and construction-related issues, Jimmy Yim SC has a reputation for providing advice that is “well thought through and well documented.” It is also said that he is “thorough and has a great understanding of the matter”.
Jimmy Yim SC comes highly recommended for his focus on commercial litigation work. One market source notes: "He is very well known in the industry as a litigator and he is always smooth and a gentleman in court."
Jimmy Yim SC 's practice spans energy and resources projects and construction-related arbitration. Clients say he "quickly understands different aspects of a case and proposes a viable strategy."
"known for his advocacy skill internationally"; "instrumental in defining the overall strategy, paying attention to the smallest details and the interrelationship between all the events and claims."
“familiarity with the judicial system, skill in conducting a trial and flair for cross-examination”; "His eye for detail and precision in drafting arguments (both written and oral) has also resulted in successful outcomes in the course of handling a dispute for us."
“One client notes his skill in handling negotiations, while another highlights his ability to analyse issues from a legal and regulatory perspective”
“a very sharp and very eloquent counsel.”
"the judges love him"
"he makes the difference” in complex cases.
"very good" performance as counsel, where he "always works with great stamina."
“Recognised as an “extremely persuasive advocate.’”
“Clients are impressed that ‘he understands key issues super-quickly.’’
“Brilliant and experienced counsel”
“Hailed as a brilliant litigator by market sources, and is considered a highly experienced senior counsel”
"Wins plaudits for his diligence and performance in international arbitration matters"
“Known for his deep experience and proactive manner”
“Has a gentlemanly style, and is well liked by the bench and competition”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2025 – Leading Individual for 24 consecutive years
International Arbitration 2025 – Leading Individual for 11 years
Projects & Energy 2025 – Recommended lawyer for 9 consecutive years
Construction 2025 – Recommended lawyer for 4 consecutive years
Indonesia: Foreign Firms 2025 – Recommended lawyer
White-Collar Crime 2024 – Recommended lawyer
Regional International Arbitration 2024 – Recommended lawyer
“Jimmy Yim SC is the best lawyer in Singapore. Top KC quality, in his attention to detail, written pleadings and court presentation.”
“Jimmy Yim SC is an outstanding and respected lawyer, at court and outside. He has the knowledge to guide his team to find the right arguments for our company to stand and win our legal disputes.”
“Jimmy Yim SC is a phenomenal advocate”
“Jimmy Yim SC’s oral advocacy is exceptional – he is eloquent and very persuasive, and has a certain presence in the tribunal hearing room. He is clearly well respected by tribunals and opposing counsel.”
Sources say “Jimmy Yim SC has shown excellent advocacy in the court room. He is very cordial, but strong and very persuasive.”
“Jimmy Yim, SC has an ability to simplify very complex and technical arguments to narrow it down to the key issues in dispute, and deliver them passionately and eloquently with fierce persuasion.”
“a super excellent lawyer”, “always provides precise and to the point advice” and “is good at thinking out of the box”
“very quick to narrow down the key issues, craft strategic and tactical solutions, and has a lot of drive and passion in the delivery of legal arguments”
“Commended for his ‘advocacy skills and in-depth knowledge’”
The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia
Recognised as a leading arbitration lawyer in the Southeast Asia region in 2023 for 2 consecutive years
Best Lawyers International: Singapore
Litigation 2026 – Endorsed individual for 18 consecutive years
Arbitration and Mediation 2026 – Endorsed individual for 16 consecutive years
Construction Law 2026 – Endorsed individual for 12 consecutive years
Defamation Law 2026 – Endorsed individual for 3 consecutive years
Lexology Index (previously Who’s Who Legal)
Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023 – Global Elite Thought Leader for Commercial Litigation
Thought Leaders Guide: Commercial Litigation 2024 – Thought Leader for 3 consecutive years
Arbitration 2025 – Recommended Lawyer for 2 consecutive years
Commercial Litigation 2020-2022; 2024 – Recommended Lawyer;
Commercial Litigation 2023 – Global Elite Thought Leader
Southeast Asia – Arbitration 2024 – Recommended Lawyer 4 consecutive years
Southeast Asia – Commercial Litigation 2024 – Recommended Lawyer 4 consecutive years
Jimmy Yim SC is applauded by market sources as “an exceptional trial lawyer” who is “brilliant in cross-examination and successful in exposing untruths on the stand”.
“Jimmy Yim SC possesses a strong litigation practice and draws accolades from peers for his work in the construction industry.”
Jimmy Yim SC is “well regarded” by respondents for his standout work, energy, construction and joint venture-related disputes.
Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100)
Recognised as a leading individual for investigations in the GIR 100 5th edition (2019). The GIR 100 identifies top 100 firms worldwide that handle complex cross-border government-led and internal investigations
asialaw Leading Lawyers
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Elite Practitioner for 9 consecutive years
Energy & Natural Resources 2018 – Market Leading lawyer for 2 consecutive years
“Brilliant advocate who understands the issues. His written pleadings are excellent, advocacy is excellent and he demonstrates first-class client relations.”
“He is efficient, eloquent and communicates well. He is also knowledgeable and responsive.”
“Jimmy Yim is well known in Singapore and an excellent lawyer with a strong personality. He was able to turn around a case we had lost and win the case for our company.”
“Jimmy Yim was efficient, eloquent and understood the issues well. Very good courtroom manner and pleasant to deal with.”
“Jimmy Yim SC is outstanding. He takes pains to understand and provide a holistic approach to the resolution of disputes. His legal strategies leave no stone unturned. His eagerness to use cutting-edge methodology and technology to drill at details is commendable.”
“He is a great lawyer.”
“Jimmy Yim SC is a powerful leader of his team and very knowledgeable.”
“Very professional and up to date with legal advances, always has a good strategic approach.”
“Intelligent, high EQ, very efficient and analytical.”
“His experience and depth of knowledge of both the legal aspects and commercial realities of a case are faultless. He is extremely quick to grasp and identify the issues of the case, the client’s problems and difficulties, and manages all aspects of a case brilliantly. In his preparation for trial and appeal, he was thorough, detailed and meticulous. Beyond a lawyer-client association, he also develops a personal and heartfelt relationship with his clients.”
“Excellent Lawyer, very sharp in his assertion of the cases submitted and his recommendations. Because of Jimmy, our company won already two cases out of three and the 3rd one is still under review by the international court. Very pleasant person to talk to and also looking at costs at all times.”
“Jimmy Yim has a great ability to understand esoteric concepts well very swiftly; that enables his advice to be relevant and applicable regardless of the permutations of the information and matter. His affable personality is a winner both off-court and on-court.”
“He has an ability to quickly grasp complex issues. He has a strategic plan for the case and it is effective with the positive outcome.”
“Jimmy Yim SC is an exceptional senior counsel and leader.”
“Jimmy is a wonderful litigator and a great lawyer.”
“The law is very clearly described with minimum legal jargon. [His] depth of legal knowledge helped us to win our recently concluded case in the Court of Appeal.”
asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2024 – Outstanding practice for 15 consecutive years
Energy & Natural Resources 2018 – Outstanding practice
“Jimmy Yim SC is a first class international arbitration practitioner and he is supported by a strong team.”
“Jimmy Yim continues to be an influential advisor in energy project disputes by partnering with the construction and engineering dispute resolution team.”
IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Project Development 2024/2025 - Highly Regarded lawyer for 2 consecutive years
Asian Legal Business Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers
Recognised as being amongst the top 50 disputes lawyers in the region in 2021, 2023 and 2024
“Jimmy is a great lawyer who should be recognized and serve as a role model for other lawyers aspiring to be exceptional.”
“The relationship with Jimmy goes beyond that of lawyer and client”
“Jimmy is extremely genial, but at the same time can be strong and very persuasive. He has an ability to quickly grasp complex technical issues”.
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Commercial and Transactions 2025 – Litigation Star for 8 consecutive years
International Arbitration 2025 – Litigation Star for 8 consecutive years
“He is a very good communicator, a very clever lawyer, and he presents cases well. He wins.”
“Excellent written work and oral advocacy.”
“He is creative and a hell of a streetfighter. Above all, a litigator's litigator.”
“Jimmy’s in-depth knowledge and experience of commercial reality, litigation and the law, as well as his ability to build and maintain a relationship with the client, puts him in the upper echelons of legal practice in Singapore.”
“Jimmy Yim, SC does litigation very well.”
“Yim is an outstanding advocate. His thinking is clear and he’s always available.”
Asia IP Experts 2016
Leading individual in IP Litigation
Asia Business Law Journal
Identified as a Legal Icon 2025 and one of Singapore's Top 100 lawyers in 2025 (3 consecutive years)
“I have worked with Jimmy over the past four years as instructing solicitor in a complex multi-jurisdictional and multidisciplinary shareholders’ dispute, Jimmy is just the best when it comes to combining top litigation skills with incisive strategic thinking and the ability to think quickly on his feet. He is the tough fighter you need for the tough fights you cannot avoid.” K Minh Dang, Founder, YKVN.
“From his extemporaneous opening statement to his brilliant cross-examination of the factual and expert witnesses and finally to the powerful closing statement, Yim demonstrated confidence, professionalism, diligence and a commitment to obtain the outcome I was seeking against a multinational company represented by 11 lawyers from three different countries. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am to have been represented by Yim. I am so grateful that I chose him to fight for my reputation and rightful interests.” Leo De Leon, President, Allegro Beverage.
Client Feedback
“I had the good fortune of knowing Jimmy as a colleague and client for over 10 years. In that time, we did not lose a single case we worked together on. Few lawyers have his finesse and presence in court. Even in unfavourable circumstances, I have witnessed how Jimmy conjures “Get Out of Jail Free” cards for clients. Clients appreciate his strategic view and insights that are rooted in his vast experience and his incredible grasp of facts and the law.” Client, Andrew Lee, Assistant General Counsel, Kaplan Singapore
“Mr Jimmy Yim, the Chairman is outstanding and has a very sharp mind which allows him to see perspectives which other lawyers are not able to think of. He is friendly, passionate about his work and genuinely puts his mind to the legal issues at hand. He is definitely a class above other lawyers.” Client, Dr Michael Lim, MWH Medical Pte Ltd
“The D&N team on our case is lead and directed by Mr. Jimmy Yim, who obviously possesses vast experience and is a dedicated litigator, with a high sense of client care and satisfaction, and takes the lead on all major Court interventions.” Client, Pierre Maxime Charron, General Counsel, ACASS