Tan Hoe Shuen
Senior Associate
LLB (Hons) – University of Bristol
Hoe Shuen has dedicated his practice to guiding clients through the complexities of civil and commercial disputes. As litigation counsel, his experience spans a broad spectrum of matters, including contractual disputes, shareholder litigation, probate and estate disputes, and debt recovery.
He is committed to developing legal strategies that are both commercially pragmatic and strategically sound. This includes exploring all avenues for resolution from negotiation and mediation to courtroom advocacy, in order to achieve the most efficient and effective outcomes.
He places great importance on building enduring client relationships. By taking the time to understand each client's objectives and risk tolerance, he serves not only as legal counsel but also as a trusted advisor. With clear and consistent communication at the core of his practice, clients are well-equipped to make informed decisions at every stage of the legal process.
What it means to have Hoe Shuen fight for you.
It means having a commercially savvy lawyer who prioritises your objectives and risk tolerance to achieve the best outcomes for you.
Hoe Shuen helps clients navigate the tensions of a dispute by offering practical solutions that protect their interests without unnecessary escalation. At the same time, Hoe Shuen will always keep an eye on the big-picture view of the clients’ life circumstances and support high-stakes decision-making by highlighting potential legal pitfalls before they even arise.
Hoe Shuen takes a high-touch and collaborative approach with every client by understanding the nuances of each dispute before building a case strategy that optimises for win. He believes that a legal victory is only valuable if it also serves the client’s objectives.
Having trained under Senior Counsel, Hoe Shuen provides steady and experienced guidance to his clients, giving them the assurance they need to face pivotal moments in their lives.
Commercial Litigation
Shareholder & Minority Rights Disputes
Successfully obtaining an injunction before the High Court on behalf of a minority shareholder to prevent the dilution of his shares
Assisted in a successful appeal in a matrimonial dispute before the Court of Appeal which also resulted in the Court of Appeal determining a point of law for the first time
Assisted in defending an individual against claims involving conversion and dishonest assistance over the ownership of a vessel
Assisted in defending a businessman in simultaneous bankruptcy proceedings and a SIAC arbitration involving multi-million-dollar claims
Assisted in successfully defending a foreign national against a claim by the employer on issues arising from confidentiality and non-solicitation obligations governed by Malaysian law
Assisted in successfully representing the minority shareholder in a minority oppression claim which secured a buy-out of his shares
Assisted in defending a company in multiple proceedings before the Singapore International Commercial Court, which successfully led to an early withdrawal of the proceedings
VJP v VJQ [2021] 2 SLR 1041
Gui Chien Cheong Martin v Facilit8te Pte Ltd and another [2021] 4 SLR 1449
Deniyal bin Kamis v Mapo Engineering Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 183
Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd v Adamas Sg Pte Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 286
Member, Law Society of Singapore
Member, Singapore Academy of Law
“When working with me, you can expect a trusted advisor who relentlessly pursues the most strategic resolution of the dispute. My goal is to handle the dispute on your behalf such that you can step away from the noise with peace of mind.”
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