31 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – JULY 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM SINGAPORE RISING STARS 2024 success in a dispute which raised issues which had not previously been considered by the Courts” and that they were “impressed with his high level of dedication, diligence and commitment to [their] cause”. Rajvinder Singh Chahal 32, director, Davinder Singh Chambers Rajvinder Singh Chahal is a director at Davinder Singh Chambers. At 32, he has accumulated 6 years of legal experience, specialising in dispute resolution, with a focus on litigation and international arbitration. He graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2016 and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2018. Throughout his career, Rajvinder has been involved in several high-profile cases. Notably, he assisted lead counsel Mr. Davinder Singh S.C. in representing Singapore’s former Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, in a defamation claim against the Chief Editor of The Online Citizen, Mr. Xu Yuan Chen. The case, which received significant media attention, dealt with critical issues of public interest, such as the implications of qualifiers like “claimed” or “according to” on the repetition rule in defamation law. The High Court ruled in the former Prime Minister’s favour. Executive Chairman, Davinder Singh, S.C., commends Rajvinder to be “completely dedicated and devoted to any case that he works on. He works extremely hard, produces high quality work, and always has a smile on his face, no matter the pressure or the hours. He is a fast learner and his contributions on the law, facts and strategy are always of value. He can be relied on to thoroughly review large amounts of documents. He has an admirable ability to identify the heart of the matter. His work ethic has earned the trust and respect of both clients and colleagues alike.” CEO, Jaikanth Shankar, describes Rajvinder’s ability to consistently demonstrate “a remarkable capacity for legal analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. His rare combination of tenacity and grace, never shying away from difficult situations but rather embracing them as opportunities for growth, sets him apart from his peers.” Rajvinder has received many accolades from clients, including that he is a “talented and strategic litigator and always carries himself professionally”, “approachable, enthusiastic and responsive” and one who is “always efficient and prepared”. Roshan Singh Chopra 35, Associate Director, Selvam LLC Roshan Singh Chopra is an associate director at Selvam LLC, where he has championed clients in dispute resolution for the past nine years. Admitted to the Singapore Bar in July 2016, Chopra has built a distinguished litigation practice. Chopra has significant experience in disputes relating to companies, shareholders rights, contractual disputes and defamation. He is also regularly instructed in criminal matters and corporate investigations. Notably, Chopra was part of a team acting for the representatives of the Samsuddin Estate as a shareholder of Mohammad Mustafa & Samsuddin Co Pte Ltd that operates the iconic Mustafa Centre in a claim for, amongst other things, minority oppression. The client in that case described Chopra as having “completely dedicated himself to the matter” and that he “listened attentively to our concerns and has aggressively pursued our rights at every step”. Chopra’s additional accomplishment in securing the urgent release of multiple cargo containers for a major Korean logistics company caught in the wake of a shipping company’s collapse highlighted his adeptness in handling time-sensitive challenges. These qualities have also been showcased in various actions for defamation to urgently and aggressively protect the reputation of his clients. Clients have described Chopra as “hardworking, very dedicated to the client’s cause and excellent to work with” and an “an exceptional lawyer who delivers prompt and decisive actions in the face of complex legal challenges” Prior to his legal career, Chopra obtained an LLB (Hons) with Second Class, Division A honors from Murdoch University. Titus Yeo 32, senior associate, Aquinas Law Alliance Titus Yeo is a senior associate at Aquinas Law Alliance, leveraging six years of dedicated legal experience exclusively with the firm. At 32, Titus has developed a comprehensive practice in corporate law, advising a diverse range of clients including listed companies, private enterprises, start-ups, investors, foreign banks, and non-bank financial institutions. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions, including corporate finance, capital markets, securities regulations, corporate advisory, investment fundraising, and banking and finance. Titus holds an LL. B (Hons) from the National University of Singapore and has been an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore since 2018. Throughout his career, he has played pivotal roles in significant deals and cases. Notably, he advised Camsing Healthcare Limited, listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST, on an investment proposal, regulatory compliance, and a resumption of trade submission. Additionally, he guided EuroSports Global Limited, listed on the Catalist of the SGX-ST, through the issuance of unlisted convertible bonds valued at S$3,300,000. Titus also served as legal adviser to Xi’an Kingfar International (Singapore) on the issuance of 1,150 million yuan ($180 million) Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2026, which were listed on SGX-ST. His key clients include Camsing Healthcare and its subsidiaries, such as Nature’s Farm, Taka Jewellery Holdings, EuroSports Global, and the Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Singapore. Titus’ dedication to his clients and his extensive experience makes him a valuable asset to Aquinas Law Alliance.
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