Singapore law firm Aquinas Law Alliance has hired Lim Tong Chuan as its dispute resolution head from fellow local firm Tan Peng Chin, where he held the same role.

Lim is an expert in shipping, construction law and as well as commercial law, and has handled litigation cases ranging from insurance to shipping and banking to construction. 

Prior to his seven years at Tan Peng Chin, Lim worked at Singapore’s Loo & Partners, where he was also the dispute resolution head. 

Lim started his career in Malaysia, where he was an associate at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill before launching his own firm, CK Leong & TC Lim Law Firm.

 

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