James Tan
Associate at Covenant Chambers LLC- Claim this Profile
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Chinese (Simplified) Limited working proficiency
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LinkedInFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Covenant Chambers LLC
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Singapore
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Aug 2021 - Present
Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore - 2021Advised and acted as lead counsel to successfully obtain an ex parte interim injunction at the High Court of Singapore against a Statutory BoardAdvised and acted for a company in a claim against a former CEO and other employees for wrongful assignment of patents and registration of trade marks in a foreign jurisdiction and various breaches of directors and fiduciary dutiesAdvised and acted for various claimants in an SIAC arbitration claiming breach of warranties and non-compete covenants arising from an acquisition of majority shareholding in a waste treatment and environmental consultancy companyReported Case(s):Successfully acted for parties in cross-appeals in relation to cross-deputyship applications (VUW, VUX, VUY & VUZ v VUT & VUU [2021] SGHCF 41)
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Part-Called Legal Executive
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Practice Trainee
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Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
As a practice trainee, I assisted various lawyers with a wide array of work including:- Assisting in a High Court Criminal Trial for capital charges- Assisting in an SIAC Arbitration Matter - Assisting in two Matrimonial Appeals at the High Court (Family Division)- Assisting in an ex parte injunction application - Assisting in an application for Stay of Proceedings (Forum Non Conveniens) - Assisting on an Personal Insolvency application- Assisting on a Medical Negligence File- Conducting legal research on various points of law- Commencing enforcement proceedings (EJD, Garnishee Orders)- Drafting various letters of demand- Drafting Mediation Statements- Drafting pleadings and other documents for Civil Proceedings- Drafting representations to the AGC- Drafting mitigation plea for a PG hearing - Drafting documents for Probate matters- Drafting Wills and LPAs- Conducting client interviews I have also assisted on various CAJI (Pro-bono and Low-bono) files on a variety of matters including criminal law, matrimonial and family law, Mental Capacity Act, Employment Claims Tribunal, and Work Injury Compensation Act matters.
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Abbots Chambers LLC
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Singapore
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Legal Intern
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Assisted in legal work pertaining to Family Law, Criminal Law, and Corporate Law. Drafted documents (Criminal motions, affidavits, and forms) for PPO and Criminal Applications. Research: Researched on key issues for maintenance enforcement proceedings where the client was an undischarged bankrupt, and an application to vary a maintenance order. Researched on various issues pertaining to directors' duties under statute (Companies Act) and common law. Researched on the award of equitable damages, and how apportionment of liability is handled by the courts. Researched on customs acts offences regarding duty unpaid tobacco products. Researched on Road Traffic Act (s 67) offences regarding drink driving.
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JMSMUSIC.CO
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Singapore
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Business Owner
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Retail of musical instruments & peripherals from 15 international boutique brands and vinyl records from over 20 different record labels Conceptualised and created all graphic design, web design and marketing collateral in-house Retail of musical instruments & peripherals from 15 international boutique brands and vinyl records from over 20 different record labels Conceptualised and created all graphic design, web design and marketing collateral in-house
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Dorothy Chai Mary Ong Law Practice
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Singapore
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Legal Intern
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Apr 2018 - May 2018
Assisted in legal work pertaining to Family Law, Mental Capacity Law and Personal Injury Motor Accident Claims. Drafted documents (Summonses, affidavits, and forms) for LPA and deputyship applications, matrimonial cases, and PIMA claims Research: Researched on key issues for an ancillary matters ("AM") appeal (SGCA) pertaining to child custody (Overnight & School Holiday Access), maintenance (Duration & Apportionment of Child Maintenance) & division of matrimonial assets (Whether a family member's contribution would be counted towards indirect non- financial contribution in light of ANJ v ANK) Researched on various issues pertaining to Police Protection Orders and the necessity requirement Researched on interlocutory injunctions and admissibility of evidence, seeking for the Court to exclude evidence obtained by one party surreptitiously accessing the digital devices of another Researched on the use of Child Custody Evaluations and the extent to which a consent order is binding (Interpretation) Researched on Rule 35 of the FJR, Para 9 of the FJC PD, the judicial treatment of psychological reports (Child Custody Evaluations) and on challenging expert evidence
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Robert Wang & Woo LLP
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Singapore
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Legal Intern
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
Assisted in legal work for various practice departments: Corporate & Corporate Secretarial, Intellectual Property, Probate, Matrimonial & Family, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Conveyancing Drafted affidavits, company board meeting minutes, client correspondence, prepared completion documents for the conveyancing department and researched on several legal issues Researched on the legality of acquiring an online gambling business in Singapore. Researched on evidence rules and exceptions on digital evidence obtained without consent, and the implications on disclosure.
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Design Rendezvous
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Singapore
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Media/Content Creator
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
Coordinated videography and photography coverage for various concerts (Siglap South CC Ballet Group) and events, inclusive of post-production work and packaging delivery to clients Corresponded with clients on the delivery and the design of material, and reviewed the final product in an editorial capacity before delivery to the client Crafted technical manuals for maritime vessels, complete with schematic diagrams (AUTOCAD) and high-resolution photographs, covering a wide range of mechanical systems, day-to-day operations and emergency protocols onboard vessels
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Guitar Instructor
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Planned, developed and executed a curriculum to teach classical guitar to players of varying skill levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced players Trained and equipped the new batch of student leaders (Student Instructors, Section Leaders and Student Conductors) with administrative and technical skills to aid in the performance of their roles Conducted and arranged musical pieces for the Junior (IP/JC1) Ensemble of 50 members for the Guitar Club's annual concert, 'Aurora', with around 600 audience members in attendance
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Education
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Singapore Management University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB Hons, Law -
Temasek Junior College
GCE 'A' Level, General Paper, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics & Project Work -
Tanjong Katong Secondary School
GCE 'O' Level, 5A1s in English, E Math, A Math, Pure Chemistry, Combined Humanities