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Jonathan Tan
Partner | Singapore
Secretary Juliana Mohd Ezran
Operating as Withers KhattarWong LLP in Singapore.
Jonathan is a partner in the litigation and arbitration team.
He is a commercial litigator and arbitrator with a particular focus on shareholder and complex commercial disputes.Jonathan is frequently called upon as a trusted advisor to companies, directors, and shareholders on matters relating to both their business interests and personal concerns. Known as a safe pair of hands, Jonathan is adept at managing sensitive situations to prevent or contain disputes from escalating.
His experience spans a broad range of disputes, including shareholder, property, and construction matters, as well as cases involving breach of contract, fraud, conspiracy, blockchain-related issues, shipping, and inheritance disputes.
Jonathan has been recognised by the Supreme Court of Singapore for delivering "valiant and forceful submissions" and for his conduct in accordance with the "best traditions of the bar". Jonathan's opposing counsel have also praised Jonathan for being "absolutely professional" and demonstrating the "hallmark of a good lawyer", with "exemplary" professional conduct that has been "nothing short of the best practices of the Bar".
Track record
Claims for misrepresentation and conspiracy
Acting in the Singapore High Court on behalf of a Singapore company against a group of companies operating in Singapore and Malaysia controlled by a Malaysian public listed company in respect of claims for misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Misrepresentation and negligent misstatement
Acted for an investor of a cryptocurrency token against the cryptocurrency firm headquartered in Singapore and its co-founder for misrepresentation and negligent misstatement of various marketing materials and statements, conspiracy to injure the cryptocurrency token holders and unjust enrichment of the revenue from the cryptocurrency platform.
Uncompleted mixed-use development
Acted in the Singapore High Court for a main-contractor to obtain judgment against a developer of a mixed-use property development in Singapore for breach of contract, and the subsequent enforcement the Judgment against the uncompleted mixed-use development.
Claims of misrepresentation and conspiracy
Represented a shareholder of an international logistics company in claims of misrepresentation and conspiracy against its former parent company which is a public listed company in Malaysia and other subsidiaries in Singapore and Malaysia.
Dispute involving fraud carried out by the Wirecard entities
Represented Delphinium Capital PLC in relation to a dispute involving the Wirecard entities. This matter is closely monitored given the ongoing investigations in Germany and Singapore involving the fraud carried out by the Wirecard entities which is estimated to be in excess of Euro 1.5 billion.
Breach of contract
[2018] SGHC 225 Successfully acted in the High Court in relation to breach of contract
Recovery of loans and interest
Acted in the High Court for a high net worth individual against several entities in relation to the recovery of loans and interest, liability of the guarantors, validity of an option to purchase a property used to secure the loan and the assignment of sale proceeds of a property
Minority oppression claim
Acted in the High Court for a minority shareholder in a minority oppression claim
Admissions
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Advocate and Solicitor, Singapore (2017)
Languages
- English
Memberships
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Law Society of Singapore
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Singapore Academy of Law
Key dates
- Year joined: 2019