James Lek Law Chambers LLC

Practice Areas

Civil & Commercial Litigation

James advises and represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. His experience includes contractual disputes, debt recovery, shareholder and corporate disputes, landlord and tenant matters, enforcement proceedings, and other contentious commercial matters.

He has experience dealing with disputes involving multinational corporations, SGX-listed companies and high-value claims, as well as managing litigation from the commencement of proceedings through interlocutory applications, hearings and resolution.

Family & Matrimonial Law

James acts in contentious and non-contentious family matters, including divorce, ancillary matters, maintenance, child-related issues and enforcement proceedings.

He understands that family disputes often involve issues that are both legally complex and personally sensitive. His approach is therefore to provide clear, practical advice while helping clients understand their options and the likely implications of each course of action.

His experience includes acting in high-net-worth matrimonial disputes.

Criminal Defence

James represents individuals facing criminal investigations and proceedings and advises clients at different stages of the criminal process.

His experience includes attending court proceedings, making representations to the relevant authorities, preparing mitigation pleas and defending clients in contested matters. He has obtained favourable outcomes for clients, including a discharge amounting to an acquittal.

He aims to provide clients with clear advice on the charges they face, the available options and the practical consequences of each decision throughout the proceedings.

Probate, Wills & Estate Matters

James advises clients on probate and estate-related matters, including applications for grants of probate and letters of administration, estate administration and contentious probate matters.

He also assists clients with succession planning and the preparation of wills, with a focus on ensuring that testamentary intentions are clearly documented and capable of being implemented effectively.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Not every dispute needs to proceed to a full trial. James advises clients on resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

His previous experience at WongPartnership LLP included complex commercial and corporate disputes involving both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including high-value and cross-border matters.

Insolvency & Debt Recovery

James advises creditors, businesses and individuals on debt recovery and insolvency-related matters, including statutory demands, bankruptcy, winding-up proceedings and enforcement of judgments.

His focus is on identifying the most commercially effective route to recovery while taking into account the debtor’s financial position, the available enforcement options and the costs involved.

Personal Injury & Motor Accident Claims

James advises clients on claims arising from road traffic accidents and other personal injury matters, including claims for property damage, personal injuries, loss of income and related losses.

He assists clients in dealing with insurers, assessing claims and navigating the litigation process where settlement cannot be reached.

Employment & Workplace Disputes

James advises both individuals and businesses on employment-related disputes, including unpaid salary, termination issues, contractual disputes, confidentiality obligations and other workplace matters.

Where appropriate, he also assists clients in navigating the relevant dispute resolution forums and statutory processes.

Syariah Divorce & Muslim Family Law

James advises clients on Syariah divorce proceedings and related family law issues, including divorce, maintenance, mutaah, nafkah iddah, matrimonial assets and child-related matters.

Where a matter involves overlapping civil and Syariah law issues, he helps clients understand the interaction between the different legal regimes and the appropriate forum in which to pursue their claims.