Five Reed Smith lawyers based in Singapore have earned the distinction of having their profiles featured in the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Singapore™, with two of them honored for their work in arbitration and mediation. This year’s edition includes:

Calvin Chan (in Best Lawyers since 2016) Arbitration and Mediation

Chan is the managing partner of the Firm’s Singapore office. He is a trusted authority on international arbitration and litigation, as well as investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.

Timothy Cooke (in Best Lawyers since 2020) Arbitration and Mediation

An international arbitration partner in Singapore, Cooke represents clients in commercial disputes, particularly those involving foreign investments in Asia, and regularly sits as sole, co- and presiding arbitrator. He wrote a comprehensive guide to the law and practice of international arbitration in Singapore.

Han Ming Ho (in Best Lawyers since 2014) Mutual Funds, Private Equity Law and Private Funds

Ho leads Reed Smith's Asia-Pacific Investment Funds practice, focusing on the development and deepening of its private fund formation capabilities in the region. He was featured for his ability in three distinct categories this year.

Michael Kwan (in Best Lawyers for the first time this year) Corporate Law

Kwan, a director in Resource Law LLC, a Formal Law Alliance partner of Reed Smith Singapore, focuses on corporate finance, and corporate and commercial transactions in Singapore and the wider region, including listings, equity and debt issues, reverse takeovers, M&A, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital investments.

Bryan Tan (in Best Lawyers since 2008) Information Technology Law

Tan is a technology, media and telecoms partner who advises on venture capital investments into fast-growing technology companies and cryptocurrency projects. He is well-versed in cybersecurity, data protection and trade facilitation. His client base spans a range of sectors, including video games, fintech, VC funds, health care, telecoms and technology.

Best Lawyers has a reputation as a reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. The publication gathers opinions about lawyers’ professional abilities from their colleagues in the same geographical and practice areas. More details about Best Lawyers’ selection methodology are on the publisher’s website.