Clifford Chance Pte Ltd (Clifford Chance Singapore) and Singapore-based Cavenagh Law LLP (Cavenagh Law) have announced a mutual decision to end their Formal Law Alliance (FLA).
Following the cessation of the FLA, Clifford Chance Singapore will continue to operate under its Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) licence, which remains unchanged. The firm will continue to advise on international matters and provide Singapore law-related legal services within the permitted areas of practice under the QFLP framework.
Cavenagh Law, will be led by Nish Shetty and Paul Sandosham, who will no longer be concurrent partners at Clifford Chance following the conclusion of the FLA. The firm will continue to operate as an independent Singapore law firm, advising clients on Singapore law matters, with particular strength in contentious work.
Clifford Chance will continue to offer clients a broad and diverse range of capabilities in Singapore, while maintaining and investing in its leading disputes practice, including international and Singapore arbitration, international litigation, investigations, and other cross-border disputes work
Robert Houck, Global Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Clifford Chance, said, “Singapore remains a strategically important market for Clifford Chance and an integral part of how we support clients across Asia Pacific and globally. Following careful consideration, Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law have mutually agreed that pursuing separate paths will best support our respective strategic priorities and future growth ambitions.”
He added, “Our priority throughout this process is our clients and our people. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, with no disruption to the high-quality, seamless service our clients expect from us.”
Paul Sandosham, Managing Partner, Cavenagh Law,said, “Our alliance with Clifford Chance has enabled both firms to work together successfully for many years in support of clients in Singapore and across the region. As our respective businesses evolve, we have mutually agreed that this is the right time for each firm to pursue its own strategic direction.”
