Dispute Resolution
Small and/or medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in the energy and soft commodities sectors may have ad hoc requirements for legal guidance but not the budget or willingness to hire full-time counsel. I solve this pain point by offering a flexible, cost-efficient engagement tailored to the client’s needs and budget.
SMEs may invest time and commitment training their in-house counsel in institutional and industry knowledge only to have to re-train whenever there is a change in personnel. I solve this problem by offering a fuss-free plug-and-play engagement with minimal or no training required.
I leverage my extensive background in both civil and commercial litigation, along with in-depth knowledge of international trade, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and banking & finance. My industry experience spans agricultural commodities, energy, and legal services, supported by a Master of Laws in Banking & Finance Law and a current Masters of Science in Global Environment and Sustainability.
How do I differentiate myself from the competition?
• For over 16 years I have navigated complex legal and operational challenges in disputes, commodities trading, finance, and M&As. My multidisciplinary and extensive experience in these areas allows me to be uniquely positioned to assist clients.
• Over a decade’s work as a generalist in-house counsel has enabled me to collaborate and communicate effectively with team-members across various business units across 6 continents.
• My proficiency in 3 languages (English, Mandarin Chinese, and French) and having lived in France, South Korea, Ireland, and Singapore allows me to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps in cross-border transactions and disputes, which is hugely useful in a global context.
And how do I ensure quality of service?
I stay current on legal trends and market shifts through continuous professional development. My strong research skills and commercial experience allow me to work effectively and with rigor to ensure that I give accurate and comprehensive advice. Additionally, I ensure that my legal advice is pragmatic, actionable, and aligned with clients’ business and social objectives.
Flexibility.
Convenience.
Cost-effectiveness.
Excellence.
Constitutions
Memoranda / articles of association
Board minutes and resolutions
Shareholders' agreements
Sale & purchase agreements
Guarantees
Joint venture agreements
Partnership agreements
Cooperation agreements
Intercompany loan agreements
Services offered:
Corporate Law
Review agreements and business proposals to identify and mitigate legal risk
Evaluate potential or existing disputes on legal merits and availability of options, in order to propose most time- and cost-effective solution
Manage potential or existing disputes with a view to amicable settlement, including preparing settlement agreement
Manage potential or existing legal proceedings including supervising external counsel
Optimize the funding of the claim and minimizing clients' legal fees, e.g. by collaborating with litigation funders
Jurisdictions of Specialty:
Produce compliance 'pulse check' against industry standards
Draft ESG policy and manual
Deliver management and staff training
Provide ongoing monitoring and updates on the relevant ESG landscape
England & Wales
Switzerland
Singapore
Malaysia
Hong Kong
Australia
Letters of credit
Bank facility agreements (letter of offer, revolving credit facility, term loan, borrowing base facility, utilisation requests
Factoring agreements
Security documents (mortgage, debenture, pledge, fixed / floating charge, escrow deed)
Commercial Law
Finance
Review, consider, negotiate, and provide advice on:-
Review, consider, negotiate, and provide advice on:-
Commodity sale & purchase contracts (spot, long-term, offtake, framework, master)
Storage and warehousing agreements
Shipping documents (charterparties, bills of lading, commercial invoices, letters of indemnity, laytime & demurrage)
Mergers & acquisitions (memoranda of understanding, heads of terms, letters of intent, term sheets, due diligence)
Investment agreements
Confidentiality / non-disclosure agreements and undertakings
Novation and assignment agreements
General / standard terms & conditions
Agreements with service providers
Incoterms