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Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC

Est. 2009 13 lawyers 2 offices SG Practice

About Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC is a multi-disciplinary Singapore law firm founded in 2009, initially established as a boutique practice serving ultra-high net-worth family office clients. The firm has grown into a full-service operation with 13 lawyers and maintains two offices — its Singapore headquarters at 510 Thomson Road, SLF Building, and a Hong Kong office opened in 2016 as a registered foreign law firm. The firm is a member of the Multilaw global network, which provides cross-border legal support across ASEAN and most parts of the world. Leadership sits with seven directors: Lawrence Quahe, Christopher Woo, Michael Palmer, Yeo Khung Chye, Yeo Soon Keong, Sunil Sudheesan, and Lee Wei-Jin.

The firm appeared in 18 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. The High Court (General Division) accounted for 14 of those matters, with the Court of Appeal contributing 2 and the Magistrate's Court and District Court one each. Its caseload spanned criminal procedure and sentencing (9 cases), insolvency law (8 cases), tort (5 cases), and contract and criminal law (3 cases each), with further matters in civil procedure, legal profession, and intellectual property. Among the lawyers identified across these proceedings, Megan Elizabeth Ong Sze Min led with 20 appearances, followed by Khoo Hui-Hui Joyce and director Sunil Sudheesan with 18 each, Teh Ryan Christopher Wei Jun with 16, and Joel Raj Moosa with 12.

Quahe Woo & Palmer offers a broad range of declared practice groups, ranging from litigation and arbitration, corporate and M&A, banking and finance, and intellectual property to specialist areas such as start-up and venture capital advisory, family office support, and tax. The firm has received recognition from Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for corporate and M&A work, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for litigation, and IFLR1000 for corporate matters. AsiaLaw Profiles ranked the firm for intellectual property in 2018, and in 2023 The Straits Times named it among Singapore's Best Law Firms.

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC is part of Multilaw — Global network of independent law firms providing cross-border legal support across ASEAN and most parts of the world..

What areas of law does Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC specialize in?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appeared most frequently in Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (9 cases), Insolvency Law (8 cases), and Tort (5 cases) between January 2024 to May 2026, across 18 total case appearances in Singapore courts.

Criminal Procedure and Sentencing 9 cases

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appeared in 9 Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases between January 2024 to April 2025.

Insolvency Law 8 cases

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appeared in 8 Insolvency Law cases between February 2024 to January 2026.

Other Practice Areas

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Mergers & Acquisitions Banking, Finance & Security Corporate & Commercial Law Regulatory Start-up / Venture Capital Practice Property & Real Estate Divorce & Family Matters Insurance and Shipping Family Office Support Insolvency & Restructuring Wills, Trusts & Probate Tax Employment Law Defamation Law

How many cases has Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC been involved in?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appeared in 18 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. Among the firm's lawyers identified across these proceedings, Megan Elizabeth Ong Sze Min was the most active at 20 case appearances, followed by Khoo Hui-Hui Joyce and Sunil Sudheesan with 18 each.

Which courts does Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appear in most frequently?

Between January 2024 and May 2026, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC appeared most frequently in the High Court (General Division) with 14 cases. The firm also had 2 matters in the Court of Appeal and one each in the Magistrate's Court and District Court.

What areas of law does Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC specialise in?

Court records show the firm's caseload concentrated in criminal procedure and sentencing (9 cases) and insolvency law (8 cases), followed by tort (5 cases) and contract and criminal law (3 cases each), between January 2024 and May 2026. The firm declares a wide range of practice areas, with groups covering litigation and arbitration, corporate and M&A, banking and finance, intellectual property, and family office advisory.

When was Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC founded?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC was founded in 2009, originally as a boutique practice focused on ultra-high net-worth family office clients. It has since expanded into a multi-disciplinary firm with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the latter established in 2016 as a registered foreign law firm.

Who are the key lawyers at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC?

The firm's seven directors are Lawrence Quahe, Christopher Woo, Michael Palmer, Yeo Khung Chye, Yeo Soon Keong, Sunil Sudheesan, and Lee Wei-Jin. In court records, Megan Elizabeth Ong Sze Min led with 20 appearances, followed by Khoo Hui-Hui Joyce and Sunil Sudheesan with 18 each and Teh Ryan Christopher Wei Jun with 16.

What awards has Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC received?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC has been recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal 500 Asia-Pacific for corporate and M&A, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific for litigation, and IFLR1000 for corporate work. AsiaLaw Profiles ranked the firm for intellectual property in 2018, and The Straits Times named it among Singapore's Best Law Firms in 2023.

Does Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC have international offices?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC operates its headquarters in Singapore at 510 Thomson Road, SLF Building, and a second office in Hong Kong opened in 2016 as a registered foreign law firm. The firm is also a member of the Multilaw global network, extending its reach across ASEAN and internationally.

What international network is Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC part of?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC is a member of Multilaw, a global network of independent law firms that provides cross-border legal support across ASEAN and most parts of the world. Membership enables the firm to support clients with multi-jurisdictional matters beyond Singapore.

How can someone contact Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC?

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC's Singapore office is at 510 Thomson Road, SLF Building, #08-00, Singapore 298135. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6622 0366 or by email at elitigation@qwp.sg, and its website is www.qwp.sg.

Team & Leadership (16)

Leadership

Lawrence Quahe Director
Christopher Woo Director
Michael Palmer Director
Yeo Khung Chye Director
Yeo Soon Keong Director
Sunil Sudheesan Director
Lee Wei-Jin Director

Awards & Rankings

Singapore's Best Law Firms 2023 — Straits Times
2023
Ranked — Intellectual Property — AsiaLaw Profiles
2018
Ranked — Litigation — Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Ranked — Corporate/M&A — Chambers Asia-Pacific
Ranked — Corporate/M&A — IFLR1000
Ranked — Corporate/M&A — Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Ranked — Doyles Guide
18
Cases
16
Lawyers (in cases)
18
Appearances
SG
Practice Type

Registered Practice Areas (LSRA)

Accident and Personal Injury Claims Administrative and Constitutional Law Admiralty and Shipping Law Arbitration Banking Finance and Securities Law Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law Building and Construction Law Civil and Commercial Litigation Competition Law Conveyancing and Property Law Corporate and Commercial Law Criminal Law Employment Law Family Law Immigration Law Insurance Law Intellectual Property Law Landlord and Tenant Law Media Internet and Information Technology Law Mediation Tax Law Trust Law Wills Probate and Administration of Estate Workers’ Compensation Claims

Contact Information

📍 510 THOMSON ROAD, SLF BUILDING, #08-00, SINGAPORE 298135
📠 +65 6622 0377
🌐 www.qwp.sg
👥 Small (1 to 5 lawyers)

International Offices

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Cases (18)

[2026] SGHC 105 SGHC
BP PROJECTS PTE LTD v ONE WIND PTE LTD & 4 Ors
14 May 2026
[2026] SGDC 100 SGDC
HO REI, JETHRO & Anor v CHU JIAT BOON TIMOTHY
18 March 2026
[2026] SGMC 36 SGMC
Chiu Cheuk Man v Wu Jianou
17 March 2026
[2026] SGHC 6 SGHC
Farooq Ahmad Mann v Xia Zheng
13 January 2026
[2025] SGHC 266 SGHC
FirstCom Academy Pte Ltd v Oom Academy Pte Ltd & 3 Ors
30 December 2025
[2025] SGHC 205 SGHC
THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE v LI ZHONGSHENG
14 October 2025
[2025] SGCA 46 SGCA
FRANCESCO MAZZAGATTI v ALLIANCE PETROCHEMICAL INVESTMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
24 September 2025
[2025] SGHC 156 SGHC
ARIFFIN ISKANDAR SHA BIN ALI AKBAR
8 August 2025
[2025] SGHC 78 SGHC
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v Chong Shiong Hui
28 April 2025
[2025] SGHC 52 SGHC
WONG JOO WAN v LIM SIONG HENG, RAYMOND & Anor
27 March 2025
[2025] SGHC 39 SGHC
Java Asset Holding Ltd v Sin David
10 March 2025
[2024] SGHC 323 SGHC
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v SENTEK MARINE & TRADING PTE LTD & 3 Ors
16 December 2024
[2024] SGHC 316 SGHC
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v Chong Shiong Hui
6 December 2024
[2024] SGCA 42 SGCA
CNK v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
23 October 2024
[2024] SGHC 253 SGHC
Xia Zheng v Lee King Anne
7 October 2024
[2024] SGHC 127 SGHC
WONG JOO WAN (IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE JUDICIAL MANAGER OF BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD (UNDER JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT)) v BRAVO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD (UNDER JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT)
13 May 2024
[2024] SGHC 40 SGHC
CHAN KWONG SHING, ADRIAN & Anor v INVIDIA CAPITAL PTE. LTD. (IN CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)
9 February 2024
[2024] SGHC 4 SGHC
MICHAEL MARCUS LIEW v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
11 January 2024

Rankings

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