25 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – JULY 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM SINGAPORE RISING STARS 2024 In its third edition, Asian Legal Business continues its tradition of identifying the country’s most promising legal talents. These exceptional lawyers demonstrate remarkable potential and have earned consistent client praise. The list is arranged alphabetically, and some lawyers have been featured in profiles. LIST AND TEXT BY ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS nal law, representing an accused in the high-profile Shell Bukom gas oil heist case. Choo’s recent work includes representing a homemaker wife in a long marriage case, where he successfully argued for the court to claw back dissipated assets. He has also acted for clients in highly contentious divorce cases involving expat couples and complex child custody issues, often securing rare outcomes such as sole care and control for fathers. In addition to his litigation work, Choo has advised high-net-worth clients on various marital agreements, including drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for assets worth millions of dollars. His ability to handle sensitive family law matters with discretion and skill has made him a sought-after lawyer in his field. Jessica Chow 37, associate director, PKWA Law Practice Jessica Chow is an associate director at PKWA Law Practice, specializing in family law. Chow has established herself as an outstanding and skilled negotiator and advocate in complex matrimonial cases. Chow’s career is marked by her ability to handle sensitive family law matters with discretion and achieve favorable outcomes for her clients through negotiation, often avoiding lengthy litigation processes. Her expertise spans a wide range of family law issues, from asset division in high-net-worth divorces to child custody arrangements in contentious cases. One of Chow’s significant achievements involves representing a husband impressive presence in the legal field, particularly in handling complex divorce cases and high-value matrimonial disputes. Choo’s career is marked by significant achievements in contentious divorce suits involving multi-million-dollar matrimonial pools. He has demonstrated exceptional skill in negotiating settlements that protect his clients’ interests and personal assets. In one notable case, he successfully represented a client in a private mediation, significantly reducing the opposing party’s claims and securing a favorable outcome. His expertise extends to handling intricate legal matters, such as representing a wife in a case involving CPF monies of a deceased man, where he successfully defended against a baseless application raised by the ex-wife. Choo has also shown prowess in crimi-
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