Virtus Law LLP
About Virtus Law LLP
Virtus Law LLP is a Singapore law firm founded in 2013 by Daryll Ng and Arthur Loke as a successor to Arthur Loke LLP, which was established in 1981. Headquartered at Marina Bay Financial Centre, the firm provides commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, and financial services work, and operates as part of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal law alliance with the UK-based international firm Stephenson Harwood LLP that has been in place for over a decade. Under Managing Partner Lauren Tang, the firm maintains around 21 lawyers and organises its work across five focus sectors: energy transition, life sciences and healthcare, private capital and funds, technology, and transportation and trade.
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 7 cases before Singapore courts between August 2024 and January 2026. Proceedings were heard in the High Court General Division (5 cases), the Appellate Division of the High Court (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). Practice areas drawn from these matters included tort (6 cases), companies (3), contract (3), and arbitration (3), alongside damages, credit and security, admiralty and shipping, civil procedure, abuse of process, and equity. Of the lawyers identified in these proceedings, Ooi Chit Yee appeared most often with 10 case appearances, followed by Managing Partner Lauren Tang Hui Jing with eight; co-founder Daryll Richard Ng also appeared. The firm's restructuring and insolvency team has been involved in major shipping insolvencies including Emas, Ezra, Swiber, Swissco, and Rickmers Maritime, and advises on scheme moratoriums and pre-pack schemes under Singapore's IRDA.
Virtus Law holds Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings as a leading firm across six practice areas: banking and finance, corporate M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, restructuring and insolvency, and shipping. Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 recognises the firm for shipping, while Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 lists it for shipping and white collar crime. The Straits Times named the firm highly recommended for maritime law in 2025, and IFLR1000 recognised it in 2025 for asset finance, banking and finance, M&A, and restructuring and insolvency. Co-founder Daryll Ng appears in the Asia Business Law Journal's A-List of Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers.
Virtus Law LLP is part of Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance — Formal law alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, a UK-based international firm, enabling integrated multi-jurisdictional services. Alliance operating for over 10 years as of 2026..
What areas of law does Virtus Law LLP specialize in?
Virtus Law LLP appeared most frequently in Tort (6 cases), Companies (3 cases), and Contract (3 cases) between August 2024 to January 2026, across 7 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Tort 6 cases
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 6 Tort cases between September 2024 to January 2026.
Companies 3 cases
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 3 Companies cases between December 2025 to December 2025.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Virtus Law LLP been involved in?
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 7 cases before Singapore courts between August 2024 and January 2026. Five of these were heard in the High Court General Division, with one before the Appellate Division of the High Court and one in the Court of Appeal.
Which courts does Virtus Law LLP appear in most frequently?
Between August 2024 and January 2026, Virtus Law LLP appeared most frequently in the High Court General Division with five cases, followed by single appearances in the Appellate Division of the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The firm's dispute resolution practice handles matters at all levels of the Singapore courts as well as arbitrations under SIAC, HKIAC, and LMAA rules.
What areas of law does Virtus Law LLP specialize in?
Based on court records, Virtus Law LLP's cases involved tort (6 cases), companies (3 cases), contract (3 cases), and arbitration (3 cases), among others. The firm declares 18 practice areas including maritime and international trade, banking and finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, employment, and white collar crime and investigations.
Who is the managing partner of Virtus Law LLP?
Lauren Tang serves as Managing Partner of Virtus Law LLP. The firm was co-founded by Daryll Ng, who heads the dispute resolution practice. Other partners include Colin Jarraw, who heads banking and finance, along with Jason Yang, Sheetal Sandhu, Terence Seah, Eunice Yao, and Christine Ong.
What awards has Virtus Law LLP received?
Virtus Law LLP holds Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings as a leading firm in six practice areas: banking and finance, corporate M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, restructuring and insolvency, and shipping. Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 recognises the firm for shipping, Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 lists it for shipping and white collar crime, and The Straits Times named it highly recommended for maritime law in 2025.
When was Virtus Law LLP founded?
Virtus Law LLP was founded in 2013 by Daryll Ng and Arthur Loke as a successor to Arthur Loke LLP, which was originally established in 1981. The firm traces its heritage to that predecessor practice through this succession.
What is the Stephenson Harwood Singapore Alliance?
Virtus Law LLP operates as part of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal law alliance with the UK-based international firm Stephenson Harwood LLP. The alliance has been in place for over a decade and is described as enabling integrated multi-jurisdictional services spanning offices in London, Hong Kong, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, and Shanghai.
Does Virtus Law LLP handle shipping and maritime cases?
Maritime and shipping is one of the firm's core areas. Its maritime and international trade practice covers dry shipping matters, cargo disputes, ship sale and purchase, charterparties, shipbuilding contracts, and vessel registrations. The restructuring and insolvency team has been involved in major shipping insolvencies including Emas, Ezra, Swiber, Swissco, and Rickmers Maritime.
How can I contact Virtus Law LLP?
Virtus Law LLP is located at 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre, #29-01, Singapore 018981. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6737 1234 or by email at contact@shlegalworld.com. More information is available at virtus-law.com.