Duxton Hill Chambers, a leading Singapore-based legal set, has announced the launch of Duxton Hill Chambers London, marking a historic first for a Singapore-origin group practice at the English Bar. The announcement was made during Singapore Convention Week, with the Honourable Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Edwin Tong, in attendance. This move signifies the growing internationalisation of Singapore’s legal sector and its expanding influence in global disputes.
The new London chambers will operate as a fully-fledged barristers’ chambers, allowing members to conduct litigation and international arbitration work within and from the UK. This development enhances the set’s cross-border capabilities and offers clients a broader choice for disputes counsel. Matthew Gearing, a King’s Counsel at Duxton Hill Chambers, stated, “Duxton Hill Chambers London represents a milestone in our evolution as a set of chambers, which we hope will help further Singapore’s expansion as a legal hub to other jurisdictions.”
The London chambers will be anchored by three prominent King’s Counsel: Toby Landau, Jern-Fei Ng, and Matthew Gearing, each recognised for their expertise in complex, high-value disputes. These members bring a wealth of experience across multiple jurisdictions and arbitral institutions, ensuring the set is well-positioned to serve clients globally.
Complementing the London-based members are senior practitioners from Duxton Hill Chambers in Singapore, who will join as Associated Members. This includes notable figures such as former Attorney-General of Singapore, V K Rajah, and former Judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Quentin Loh. The initiative is expected to foster collaboration between practitioners in the UK and Singapore, supporting both cities’ development as centres of international legal excellence.
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