Experience

Tan Rajah & Cheah

• Singapore
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Practice Trainee

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  - Assisted in drafting closing submissions, a successful opposition to opposing counsel’s amendment of pleadings application and interlocutory applications for a multi-million dollar commercial contract dispute involving, 5 law firms and a senior counsel. - Researched and drafted advice on the process and compliance requirements of a retrenchment exercise carried out by the Singapore subsidiary of a UK MNC - Reviewed the employment contracts and constitution and researched on non-compete & non-solicitation obligations for an employment dispute involving a Singapore SME. - Drafted an affidavit for dispensation of AEIC’s, researched on awards of damages and assisted in preparing submissions for a successful Mediation in relation a Personal Injury Claim. - Researched and drafted legal opinions and client updates for a pre-action discovery application against a Singapore based cryptocurrency exchange in support of ongoing UK proceedings. - Researched on the removal of co-administrators from an intestate’s estate and drafted a supporting affidavit for an Originating Application for said removal. - Prepared Power of Attorneys, Wills and Deputyship applications for TRC’s clients - Research and drafted an AEIC for an interim spousal maintenance application - Liaised directly with clients to update them on their matters and take instructions Show less



CTLC Law Corporation

• Singapore

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  - Assisted in drafting a Data Protection Framework for a Singapore SMC - Proofread and amended the constitution of a Singapore SMC - Assisted in a drafting Subscription Agreement for a Singapore SMC - Amended a shareholders agreement in preparation for the incorporation of an Exempt Private Company - Assisted in drafting a Data Protection Framework for a Singapore SMC - Proofread and amended the constitution of a Singapore SMC - Assisted in a drafting Subscription Agreement for a Singapore SMC - Amended a shareholders agreement in preparation for the incorporation of an Exempt Private Company



Legal Aid Bureau

• Singapore

• Legal Intern

  • May 2021 - May 2021

  Assisted with preparing documents for family and civil court hearings and mediations. Researched and prepared reports on foreign legal aid regimes and prepared affidavits and memos for ongoing legal aid cases. Assisted LAB Officers with interviewing & assessing legal aid applicants Assisted with preparing documents for family and civil court hearings and mediations. Researched and prepared reports on foreign legal aid regimes and prepared affidavits and memos for ongoing legal aid cases. Assisted LAB Officers with interviewing & assessing legal aid applicants



Tan Rajah & Cheah

• Singapore
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2020



WongPartnership LLP

• Singapore
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Legal Intern - Commercial & Corporate Disputes

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020



Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Executive

  • May 2016 - Jul 2018

  Interviewed public figures and individuals from the public and private sector and wrote articles published on the MHA website. Interacted with and learnt how to manage mainstream and external media including the Straits Times and Mediacorp. Created and refined internal and external corporate communications messages for MHA, working very closely with counterparts in the Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Central Narcotics Bureau,Home Team Academy, and Casino Regulatory Agency. Helped to organise and plan several social media campaigns via Facebook and Instagram and was involved with the groundwork and planning for major events including the Home Team Show & Festival 2017 and National Day Parade 2017. Became proficient with photography and video editing (Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro) Show less



Straits Law Practice LLC

• Singapore

• Intern

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Interviewed clients, recorded statements, attended High Court and Court of Appeal cases, performed legal research while attached to Straits Law’s litigation department. Attended family court and researched ongoing corporate and intellectual property cases Interviewed clients, recorded statements, attended High Court and Court of Appeal cases, performed legal research while attached to Straits Law’s litigation department. Attended family court and researched ongoing corporate and intellectual property cases



Allen & Overy

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

  Worked at a dominant global leader in law and commercial strategies for financial institutions, banks, and multinational corporations Conducted research pertaining to capital markets and arbitration Aided senior leadership during executive decision making process and with generating daily case reports Collected and proofread case studies and documents for formal discussions, seminars and workshops Worked at a dominant global leader in law and commercial strategies for financial institutions, banks, and multinational corporations Conducted research pertaining to capital markets and arbitration Aided senior leadership during executive decision making process and with generating daily case reports Collected and proofread case studies and documents for formal discussions, seminars and workshops