
I V E R S A
L A W F I R M
Our Core Services
Tailored Corporate Partnership Models
At IVERSA, we offer a unique corporate partnership model designed to align with your business’s specific needs. Benefit from flexible terms that allow you to partner with us in a way that suits your goals. We provide personalized, innovative solutions for all your legal needs, taking the time to understand your organization, communication structure, and internal team. From conducting legal audits and risk assessments to prevent potential issues, to executing and implementing key transactions, we are here to support you at every stage, including specialized litigation services.
Choose from our experience-based pricing models, whether it's a package deal, hourly rates, or even informal catch-ups over coffee. With IVERSA, you get a partnership that’s as flexible and personalized as your business demands.
Startup-Friendly Legal Partnership
We understand that as a startup, price clarity is essential. That’s why we offer a flexible monthly partnership model, where we become your in-house counsel and litigation team, ready to support your legal needs as they arise.Over the years, our team has gained deep insights into the tech industry, and our startup clients benefit from this extensive experience as part of the package. From structuring your ESOP to reviewing your Subscription and Term Sheet, we provide comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique needs of startups.Partner with us, and gain access to expert guidance that grows with your business—at a predictable cost and with a deep understanding of your industry.
Industries
Banking and Finance Services
Our Banking and Finance team offers expert advice on the full spectrum of loan and debt-related transactions, including:
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Loan Structuring and Documentation
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Syndicated and Bilateral Loans
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Project Financing and Restructuring
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Debt Capital Markets
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Asset-Based Financing
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Cross-Border Financing Transactions
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Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
With a wealth of experience in banking and finance law, we provide tailored solutions that meet your specific needs, ensuring your transactions are structured to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.
Corporate and Commercial Legal Expertise
Our expertise in corporate and commercial law spans a wide range of transactions, including:
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E-Business Transactions
Advice on regulatory matters and multi-jurisdictional issues affecting online and digital businesses. -
Shareholders' and Joint Venture Agreements
Drafting and negotiating agreements for both local and foreign parties to ensure alignment and protection. -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Support for private equity investments, venture capital, and related structuring. -
Infrastructure Projects
Legal advice for major projects in power plants, water supply, telecommunications, and other key infrastructure sectors. -
Corporate Secretarial Services
Comprehensive services for private, public, and publicly listed companies to ensure compliance with local regulations. -
Incorporation and Foreign Company Branch Set-Up
Assistance with company formation and the establishment of foreign company branches. -
Debt Restructuring and Insolvency
Legal guidance for businesses facing financial difficulties, including debt restructuring and insolvency proceedings. -
Sales, Distributorship, and Supply Agreements
Drafting and advising on sales, distributorship, supply, and reseller arrangements. -
Agency and Partnership Arrangements
Structuring agency and partnership agreements to ensure clear roles and protections for all parties. -
Hotel Management and Technical Assistance Agreements
Providing legal support for the hospitality industry, including management agreements and technical support contracts. -
Employment and Immigration Matters
Legal guidance on employment contracts, stock options, incentive schemes, and immigration requirements. -
Support for Commercial and Corporate Disputes
Representing clients in disputes related to commercial and corporate matters, including litigation and arbitration. -
Due Diligence
Conducting thorough due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments. -
Sale and Purchase of Businesses and Assets
Advising on the sale and purchase process, from valuation to negotiations and closing. -
Supply of Goods and Services
Crafting and reviewing terms and conditions of trade, franchising, distributorship arrangements, and outsourcing contracts. -
General Commercial Advice
Providing ongoing commercial legal advice tailored to the unique needs of your business.
At IVERSA, we offer comprehensive legal support designed to help businesses thrive and navigate complex commercial landscapes.
Corporate Finance and Capital Markets Expertise
Our broad experience enables us to effectively advise clients on a wide array of corporate finance and capital markets transactions, including:
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Equity and Debt Capital Offerings
Primary and secondary market offerings, including Asia-dollar bonds, medium-term note programs, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit. -
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Guidance on IPOs on the Singapore Exchange, including dual listings on exchanges such as NASDAQ, ASX, and others. -
Pre-IPO and Mezzanine Financing
Structuring financing solutions for businesses preparing for IPOs or seeking mezzanine funding. -
Asset Securitizations and Derivative Transactions
Providing expertise in the structuring and execution of asset-backed securities and derivative transactions. -
ISDAs
Drafting and negotiating International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements. -
Investment Funds and Collective Investment Schemes
Structuring, preparing, and marketing investment funds and collective investment vehicles. -
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Full-service support for M&A transactions, from due diligence to post-merger integration. -
Takeovers and Public Offers
Strategic advice on takeover transactions and public offer structures. -
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Legal advice on the formation and structuring of REITs. -
Business Trusts
Structuring and managing business trusts for various investment purposes. -
Corporate Restructurings
Assistance with corporate restructuring, including debt restructuring and operational reorganization. -
Share Repurchases and Buybacks
Guidance on executing share repurchase programs and buybacks. -
Privatizations
Legal support for privatization transactions, from negotiation to execution. -
Capital Reductions and Share Buybacks
Advising on capital reduction schemes, including share buybacks and related corporate actions. -
Group Re-Organisations and Domicile Changes
Handling complex group restructurings, changes of domicile, and members' and creditors' schemes of arrangement. -
Securities Laws and Regulations
Expert advice on securities regulations, stock exchange investigations, compliance, corporate governance, and stock exchange practices.
At IVERSA, we bring deep expertise in corporate finance and capital markets to provide tailored solutions for your most complex transactions.
Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise
Our extensive experience allows us to provide expert guidance on a wide range of M&A transactions, including:
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Takeovers and Reverse Takeovers
Advising on hostile, contested, and agreed takeovers, including asset injections and divestments. -
Mergers and Schemes of Arrangements
Structuring and executing mergers, including those for financial institutions, as well as schemes of arrangement. -
Acquisitions and Divestments
Handling acquisitions and divestments of companies, businesses, and assets, both domestically and in cross-border transactions. -
Corporate Restructurings and Reorganizations
Legal support for capital reorganizations, de-mergers, privatizations, and delistings. -
Legal Risk Management
Managing legal risks through comprehensive due diligence, warranties, and price adjustment mechanisms to ensure smooth transactions.
At IVERSA, we offer tailored legal solutions to guide you through every aspect of your M&A journey, from initial negotiations to post-transaction integration.
Intellectual Property and Technology Practice
Our practice covers a broad spectrum of services, including:
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Intellectual Property Litigation, Prosecution, and Enforcement
Representation in IP disputes, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters, and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. -
Brand Protection Strategies & Managing IP Portfolios
Developing effective brand protection strategies and managing comprehensive IP portfolios to safeguard your valuable assets. -
IP/IT Transactional Work
Advising on intellectual property and information technology transactions, including licensing, joint ventures, and tech-related agreements. -
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Legal support for businesses in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, addressing regulatory compliance, contracts, and disputes. -
Privacy & Data Protection
Guidance on data protection laws, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements for businesses handling sensitive information. -
Competition Law
Advising on competition issues, including antitrust regulations, merger control, and cartel behavior.
At IVERSA, we offer strategic legal solutions to protect and enhance your intellectual property assets while navigating complex technological, regulatory, and commercial landscapes.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
At IVERSA, we provide comprehensive legal services in Litigation & Dispute Resolution. Our team is skilled in handling a wide range of disputes, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes for our clients through effective legal strategies. We offer both contentious and non-contentious dispute resolution, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration and court proceedings.
Civil Litigation
Our Civil Litigation practice encompasses various areas of law, including:
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Insurance & Reinsurance Disputes
Representing clients in disputes regarding insurance claims, policy interpretations, and reinsurance matters. -
Management Corporation & Strata Titles Disputes
Legal support for disputes involving property management, strata title issues, and the governance of management corporations. -
Motor Accident and Personal Injury Claims
Pursuing compensation for victims of motor accidents and personal injury cases. -
Professional Liability
Handling professional negligence claims, including those against lawyers, accountants, and other professionals. -
Real Estate, Property & Lease Disputes
Resolving conflicts related to property ownership, real estate transactions, and lease agreements. -
Wills, Probate & Trusts
Assisting with probate disputes, estate administration, and trust-related conflicts. -
Banking & Finance Disputes
Representing clients in financial disputes, including loan agreements, banking regulations, and securities issues. -
Building, Construction & Engineering Disputes
Providing legal solutions for disputes arising from construction contracts, building projects, and engineering work. -
Commercial Law Disputes
Legal representation in commercial disputes, including breach of contract, partnership issues, and trade disagreements. -
Corporate Disputes
Handling conflicts between shareholders, directors, and corporate stakeholders. -
Defamation Cases
Assisting clients in defamation lawsuits and reputation protection. -
Employment, Immigration & Labour Law Disputes
Providing legal representation for employment disputes, including wrongful dismissal, workplace discrimination, and immigration issues. -
Insolvency Law & Debt Recovery
Offering legal services in insolvency proceedings, corporate restructuring, and debt recovery actions.
At IVERSA, we leverage our extensive experience and legal expertise to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, ensuring our clients’ rights and interests are well-protected in every case.
Criminal Defence & Litigation
At IVERSA, our experienced team of criminal defence lawyers has successfully defended clients in a wide variety of criminal matters. Our expertise covers, but is not limited to, the following:
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Penal Code Offences
Defence in a range of offences, from simple causing hurt to more serious charges such as murder, rioting, juvenile offences, theft, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and outrage of modesty. -
Offences under the Securities and Futures Act
Representing clients facing violations under the Securities and Futures Act, including fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation. -
Offences under the Immigration Act
Providing defence in matters related to immigration offences, such as illegal entry, overstaying, and false documentation. -
Prevention of Corruption Act Offences
Defence against charges of corruption, bribery, and related offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. -
Breaches of Statutory or Company Laws
Handling cases involving breaches of statutory regulations, corporate governance, and company law violations. -
Extradition Matters
Defence in extradition cases, protecting clients from being transferred to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
Our team at IVERSA is dedicated to providing vigorous and strategic defence, leveraging our extensive knowledge of criminal law to protect the rights of our clients and ensure the best possible outcome.
Arbitration Practice
At IVERSA, our Arbitration Practice is led by senior lawyers with extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitrations. We specialize in construction and commercial disputes, providing expert legal representation for clients across various industries.
Several of our senior lawyers are accredited arbitrators and mediators, frequently acting as both counsel and arbitrators in Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) proceedings. Our team is skilled in managing complex arbitration cases, ensuring that clients receive efficient and effective dispute resolution, whether in arbitration hearings or through mediation.
We pride ourselves on delivering tailored arbitration strategies that meet the specific needs of our clients, leveraging our in-depth knowledge of arbitration processes to achieve favorable outcomes.
Employment Law Practice
At IVERSA, our Employment Law Practice provides comprehensive legal services to both employers and employees across a broad spectrum of employment-related matters. Our expertise includes:
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Employment-Related Disputes
Representing clients in disputes involving workmen's compensation, breach of employment agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, and unfair dismissal claims. -
Restraint of Trade & Non-Compete Provisions
Crafting, advising, and enforcing restraint of trade, non-compete, and confidentiality provisions in employment contracts. -
Employment Contracts, Manuals & Policies
Assisting in the development of employment contracts, employee manuals, and staff policies for businesses, including foreign employees and those at various levels within the organization. -
Rights and Obligations Advice
Advising both employers, employees, and ex-employees on their respective rights and obligations under employment law. -
HR Data Protection Compliance
Providing guidance to HR departments on data protection issues, crafting data protection policies, and conducting seminars for senior HR officers to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Our team at IVERSA is dedicated to providing practical, clear, and strategic advice that protects the interests of both employees and employers, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Family Law Practice
At IVERSA, our Family Law Practice offers a wide range of legal services to help individuals and families navigate complex family-related matters. Our areas of expertise include:
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Divorce/Separation & Matrimonial Finance/Property
Providing legal assistance with divorce and separation, including the division of matrimonial assets, property, and financial settlements. -
Children's Welfare Applications
Assisting in applications involving the welfare of children, including custody, access, and guardianship matters. -
Family Violence
Representing clients in cases of family violence, including applying for protection orders and addressing related concerns. -
Maintenance Applications
Helping clients with maintenance applications for spouses, children, or other dependents. -
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements to clarify financial matters before or after marriage. -
Wills
Providing guidance in will drafting and ensuring that assets are distributed according to your wishes. -
Probate, Letters of Administration & Estate Administration
Assisting with probate applications, the issuing of letters of administration, and the administration of estatesfor deceased persons. -
Lasting Power of Attorney & Appointment of Deputies
Advising on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and the appointment of deputies under the Mental Capacity Actto handle the affairs of individuals who lack mental capacity. -
Contentious Probate
Representing clients in contentious probate matters, including will disputes and issues relating to the validity and execution of a will.
At IVERSA, we understand the emotional and personal challenges that often accompany family legal matters. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, clear, and practical advice to help you navigate these sensitive issues effectively
Real Estate Law Practice
At IVERSA, our Real Estate Law Practice provides comprehensive legal services for individuals, developers, investors, and businesses involved in property transactions. Our expertise covers a wide range of areas, including:
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Sale/Purchase of Property
Negotiating and preparing contracts for the sale and purchase of hotels, residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as individual units, buildings, and tenders for land sales by government and statutory bodies. -
Collective Sale/Purchase of Property
Handling collective sales and purchases under the Land Titles (Strata) Act or other relevant laws involving multiple properties, ensuring compliance and a smooth transaction process. -
Development Projects
Assisting with the sale of units under the Housing Developers Act, Sale of Commercial Properties Act, and the Executive Condominium Housing Scheme Act, as well as providing legal advice for property developers and buyers. -
Leases, Tenancies, and Licenses of Property
Drafting and negotiating leases, tenancy agreements, and licenses for both commercial and residential properties, ensuring clarity and compliance with applicable laws. -
Secured Lending/Financing Transactions
Advising on secured lending and financing transactions involving property, including structuring and preparing security documentation for loans related to real estate.
At IVERSA, we leverage our extensive experience in real estate law to provide practical and strategic legal solutions, ensuring that our clients’ property transactions are carried out efficiently and in full compliance with the law.