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Suchitra Kumar

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Suchitra advises clients on complex and contentious commercial disputes, spanning shareholder disagreements, fraud and white-collar actions, breach of contract and data protection matters. She is experienced in litigation and arbitration, including matters administered under the SIAC and ICC rules.

Suchitra's client base is wide-ranging and includes both regional and international corporates in the energy, retail, technology, real estate, manufacturing and commodities sectors, as well as ultra-high-net-worth individuals and state-level entities. Suchitra is an advocate and solicitor admitted to the Singapore Bar, and regularly appears before all levels of the Singapore Courts.

"I bring a practical and organised approach to tackling challenging situations. I am quick to grasp technical concepts and have expertise in managing fast-moving, complicated issues efficiently."

 

"Clients value my clear communication, sound instincts and ability to remain composed under pressure. I bring a practical and organised approach to tackling challenging situations. I am quick to grasp technical concepts and have expertise in managing fast-moving, complicated issues efficiently.

My clients appreciate that I provide tailored advice to suit their specific needs. I make it a priority to understand my clients' broader commercial considerations to find the most suitable solution that reaches beyond the immediate matter at hand.

I come from an international background and frequently handle matters with cross-border elements. Cultural familiarity enables me to build strong working relationships, especially when addressing sensitive issues."

Suchitra's recent work highlights:

  • Defending former co-founders of a leading Asian healthcare provider in a conspiracy lawsuit (including multiple niche interlocutory applications) with a value of approximately S$400M.

  • Representing an Indonesian palm oil company, its Singapore-based investor and Malaysian director in a contentious JVA-related US$90M dispute against 2 UHNWIs, succeeding in an urgent anti-suit injunction application.

  • Obtaining a worldwide freezing order against a steel industry tycoon in a cross-border case in excess of US$70M involving parallel proceedings in Hong Kong and the UK.        

Suchitra Kumar is based in Singapore and practices out of Premier Law LLC.

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