About
Jowen first joined the firm as an intern in 2016. He completed his traineeship with the firm’s Managing Director, June Lim, in 2020. After getting called to the Bar, he honed his practice at a Legal 500 disputes firm, specialising in commercial litigation, cryptocurrency, shipping, restructuring and insolvency matters.
Passionate about blockchain technology, Jowen has represented a variety of cryptocurrency projects and investors in numerous disputes and crypto-related matters.
Fluent in Thai, Jowen helms the firm’s Thai Desk and divides his time between both jurisdictions.
As the President and Advisor of the Asian Law Students’ Association from 2018 to 2020, Jowen has cultivated an extensive network of Thai lawyers to foster cross-border collaborations. He is also a member of the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Notable Matters
- Advised liquidators of Asia’s former top oil trading company with the adjudication of creditors’ proofs of debt exceeding more than SGD 600 million.
- Represented the Singapore subsidiary of the world’s largest shipping conglomerate to defend against misdelivery claims by two Asian banks, with a claim sum of collectively more than SGD 47 million.
- Represented a Swiss bank in a USD 19 million civil claim against a SGX-listed commodities trading company in a dispute involving fraudulent circular gas oil trading and novel legal issues relating to trade financing.
- Represented a Thai-based creditor in the winding up of an SGX-listed company over debts exceeding SGD 2 million.
- Represented an SGX-listed Japanese group to resist a statutory demand over SGD 5 million, against its Singapore subsidiary in the digital learning technology industry.
- Represented a HNW client in claims by and against an international forex trading brokerage.
- Represented a Singapore-based cryptocurrency investor company in a cross-border investment dispute against a foreign company operating data mining centers.
- Represented an Indian commodities trading company in an international SIAC Arbitration, against a state-owned coal producer over breaches of contract with claim sum of over USD 7 million.
- Represented a leading Chinese shipping group in an international SCMA Arbitration, for claims involving misdelivery of gas oil cargo.
Professional Memberships and Appointments
Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore
Member, Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce
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I had an outstanding experience working with Jowen Siew. From start to finish, Jowen was highly professional, attentive, and deeply committed to my case. What set him apart was his ability to break down complex legal issues and consistently provide clear, effective solutions. His sharp expertise and guidance gave me immense confidence during a stressful time, and I knew I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Jowen to anyone looking for a reliable and top-tier lawyer.
I have known Siew Jowen for several years. He handled one of the most complicated fraud/conspiracy cases for me.
The case was extremely stressful for both myself and the legal counsel. Jowen carried it all the way through remarkable quality and fair pricing. I could not have gotten the case this far without him.
He is someone who cares about the client, believes in the client, and does what it takes to win, with both efficiency and attention to detail. Given time, Jowen will be one of the best lawyers in Singapore.
Had the pleasure to engage Jowen from Eden Law for a particular case. What i can tell you about Jowen is his attention to detail and meticulous steps to take with regards to the situation that anyone is facing.Jowen also went above and beyond to speak to me about my case even after office hours. He treats his clients as friends when outside of work and is a very very professional individual when representing my case.
Jowen pays special attention to detail, examining and understanding every aspect of a case before explaining in plain non-legal english to individuals.
Moreover, Jowen is very upfront about fees and payment structures to accommodate people. Will definitely recommend him to anyone who is seeking for a lawyer that is committed, sharp and hungry to win! He is someone that actually cares.
I engaged Jowen at Eden Law Corporation on a multiparty commercial dispute involving digital assets – a matter with a settlement deed, repayment obligations and an ongoing claims recovery process, with a lot of moving parts and no obvious clean answer.
What set Jowen apart was how quickly he cut through the noise. He took the time to properly understand the commercial reality behind the documents, gave me a clear-eyed view of my options and the risks of each, and never dressed up bad news or oversold good news. Every piece of advice was practical and grounded in what would actually move the matter forward, not just what was legally interesting.
He was also responsive in a way I haven’t often experienced with law firms – replies came fast, in plain language, and he was generous with his time even on the smaller questions. I always felt I had someone in my corner who cared about the outcome, not just the file.
I’d recommend Jowen without hesitation to anyone dealing with a complex commercial dispute, particularly one involving digital assets or cross-border elements. He’s already helped us a lot, and he’ll be my first call the next time I need counsel.