Commercial Law

Corporate & Commercial Lawyers in Singapore

Our corporate lawyers advise small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as multinational companies (MNCs). We are experienced in handling a diverse and comprehensive range of corporate and commercial matters across a wide spectrum of industries and sectors.

From incorporation to corporate and regulatory requirements, we pride ourselves on being there for our clients at every stage of their growth to meet their corporate needs.

Professional-Corporate-Lawyers

Key Corporate Expertise

  • Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Merger & Acquisition
  • Business Structuring
  • Joint Ventures and Collaborations
  • Investment in Companies
  • General Corporate Advisory
  • Domestic and Cross border Transactions
  • Corporate Advisory for Startups and Company Incorporation
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Our Notable Corporate & Commercial Cases

Successfully defended an officer of a local company from being personally liable for an offence committed by his employers under the Security and Futures Act.

S$20,000,000

Advised an SGX listed company in the oil and gas sector on their joint venture with a Japanese conglomerate on the build and sale of solar power energy

Advised a small and medium enterprise in Singapore on the acquisition of a Singapore incorporated IT company worth S$8 million that required the legal due diligence of the entity.

Testimonials

Ms Joanne Lee
Ramesh and his team were helpful, empathetic and caring when handling my divorce matter.
Mr Albert Andrew
‘Ramesh and his team were aggressive, relentless but conspicuously fair in their conduct of my matter in the Singapore Court… I was impressed.’
Mr Srikant
‘Their multi-disciplinary expertise was the cutting edge in their representation of us in an accounting related dispute that we were embroiled in.’
Mr Feen and Feen Group of Companies
‘From a lost cause to a fighting chance before the Singapore Court of Appeal – this is what Ramesh and his team gave me and my group of companies in a dispute where the valuation of an expert was challenged.’
Mr Salim and Ms Noraini
Mr Ramesh and his team are professional, efficient and knowledgeable. Their unrelenting attitude in coming up with a solution for my case is highly commendable. Coupled with their prompt and consistent updates, I am very pleased to have engaged them to act for me.
Mr Ted Aravinthan
With the attention to detail and the professionalism that the team expounded, I was confident to engage them to take on my case. In every step of the way, the team was patient and prompt in updating me on my matter, as well as in addressing my queries.
Mr Chong, Bioline
Mr Ramesh Bharani and the team gave me valuable advice and was thorough and diligent in analysing every aspect of my case. With attention to detail and shrewd advocacy skills, they raised arguments that helped advance my position.

Our Corporate Legal Services

Merger-&-Acquisitions

Merger & Acquisitions

Every M&A transaction has different considerations and requires a customised roadmap to manoeuvre. Our corporate lawyers are experienced in advising corporations in terms of asset and share purchases, joint ventures, disposals and amalgamations. To ensure a successful transition, our team provides comprehensive support for our clients at every stage of a deal to conduct legal due dilligence, manage all regulatory compliances and obtain necessary approvals.

General Corporate Advisory

We provide legal advice tailored to our clients' needs in terms of business fundamentals, models and structures. This includes analysing all short-term and long-term implications to assist our clients in navigating through the different stages of growth and meeting their commercial needs. From incorporation to business growth and expansion, our corporate lawyers are experienced to advise you on the regulatory landscape and best practices of each industry.

Regulatory-Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Our corporate lawyers have a wealth of experience in providing sound and practical advice for our clients over a wide spectrum of regulatory issues. We can advise you on:

  • Licensing and approval requirements for businesses
  • Financial and securities regulatory compliance for M&As, funds and startups
  • Applicability and enforcement of relevant statutes and regulations such as the Securities and Futures Act and the Banking Act

Commercial and Contractual Disputes

Disputes relating to commercial and contractual issues are the most common form of disputes in the course of running a business. Whether you are facing any disputes involving business agreements or employment-related disputes, our corporate lawyers can advise and represent you in court to protect the best interests for your businesses.

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Ramesh Bharani Nagaratnam

Ramesh is the managing director of RBN Chambers. He is an experienced litigation & arbitration lawyer, as well as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) in Singapore. He has more than 13 years’ experience in the law and accountancy disciplines.
+65 9858 0298
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    Frequently Asked Questions

     

    A company is a distinct legal entity, a “legal person” separate from its owners, that can enter into contracts, own assets and assume liabilities in its own right.


    A corporate lawyer provides essential legal guidance throughout a company’s entire lifecycle, beginning with the incorporation process and extending through all stages of business operations. Their comprehensive services include establishing the corporate structure, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, advising board members and directors on their fiduciary duties, managing shareholder relations and facilitating complex transactions such as capital investments, mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings. From the moment of incorporation through ongoing operations, corporate lawyers in Singapore’s dynamic business environment serve as strategic partners ensuring legal compliance while balancing risk mitigation with the achievement of commercial objectives.

    It is advisable to engage a corporate legal counsel prior to executing significant commercial agreements, securing investment capital, or implementing major strategic decisions. Proactive legal consultation prevents contractual ambiguities, compliance failures and regulatory violations that could jeopardize business operations. Singapore enterprises typically retain corporate lawyers during initial company formation, periods of expansion, entry into new markets or when emerging legal complexities require specialized expertise

    In practice, there is no hard and fast distinction between corporate law and commercial law, as these areas are deeply interconnected and often overlap. While corporate law traditionally encompasses organizational structure, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and major transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, and commercial law typically focuses on contractual relationships, commercial disputes, and day-to-day operational legal requirements, the reality is that most business legal matters involve elements of both. Modern Singapore law firms recognize this fluid boundary and provide integrated legal services that seamlessly blend corporate and commercial expertise, ensuring clients receive holistic legal solutions that address all aspects of their business needs without artificial distinctions between practice areas.

    The optimal corporate law firm demonstrates exceptional communication skills, relevant sector expertise and a pragmatic approach to complex problem-solving. Your legal counsel should comprehensively understand your business strategy and commercial objectives, not merely be able to apply the applicable legal framework. Look for firms that articulate legal risks and strategic options in accessible terms enabling informed business decision-making. Firms like RBN Chambers LLC prioritize transparency, prompt communication and deliver commercially minded legal advice tailored to your specific industry and growth trajectory

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