Matters that passed through The Chamber.

Employment

Restraint clause challenge after resignation

A software engineer received a cease-and-desist citing a twelve-month non-compete. We reviewed the employment contract against recent Singapore case law on restraint reasonableness, drafted a response demonstrating the clause was unenforceable as drafted, and negotiated a release allowing the client to join a competitor without litigation. The matter closed within three weeks of intake — illustrative only, not a guarantee of similar speed or outcome.

Tenancy

Deposit withheld for pre-existing damage

A tenant's landlord retained the full security deposit citing wall damage documented in the move-in inventory as pre-existing. We compiled the inventory, photographs, and correspondence into a CDRT-ready bundle. The tribunal ordered return of the deposit plus costs.

Consumer

Defective renovation and partial refund

Homeowners paid a contractor for kitchen works that failed HDB inspection. We mapped rights under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, issued a formal demand, and negotiated a partial refund plus remedial works by a third party — avoiding full tribunal proceedings.

Small claims

Freelancer payment dispute at SCT

A designer was owed S$8,400 for completed work; the client disputed delivery. We prepared a chronology, email trail, and invoice record for the Small Claims Tribunals. The tribunal awarded the full sum plus interest from the due date.

Family

Maintenance variation after income change

A separated parent sought to vary child maintenance after a substantial pay reduction. We reviewed the existing court order, income evidence, and the Family Justice Courts' variation criteria. An application was prepared with realistic expectations about timeline and outcome — illustrative only, as each case turns on its own facts.

Wills

Straightforward will for single professional

A client needed a valid will naming siblings as beneficiaries and appointing a trusted friend as executor. We explained witness requirements, CPF nomination gaps, and storage options. The will was executed at The Chamber with scope and fees confirmed in writing beforehand — not a template download, but counsel-led drafting.

Each matter began with a document review and rights mapping session. Fees were agreed in writing before substantive work. Where settlement was achievable at proportionate cost, we pursued it; where the client's rights required formal enforcement, we prepared accordingly. None of the summaries above guarantees a similar outcome in your matter — they show the type of analysis and proportionate action we bring to disputes that pass through The Chamber. If your situation resembles one of these illustrations, contact us with your documents and we will advise on scope after a conflict check.

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