About
Walter has top-level experience from Rajah & Tann LLP (arbitration, commercial, civil, matrimonial, drafting contracts) and Lee & Lee (arbitration, commercial, civil, matrimonial, criminal). The Silvester Legal LLC team offers a unique proposition for clients; exceptional big-firm legal expertise at competitive rates in:
- Commercial claims;
- Civil claims;
- Arbitration;
- Disputes between businesses; internationally and locally;
- Disputes between shareholders and directors;
- Divorce;
- Claims for damages and collection of unpaid invoices;
- Litigation at all levels of Court; Magistrate’s, State, High Court and the Court of Appeal;
- Employment Claims;
- Criminal Defence;
- Mediation and dispute resolution.
Silvester Legal LLC also drafts water-tight and practical agreements at a reasonable fixed fee for:
- Sale and purchase of businesses;
- Sale and purchase of goods;
- Shareholder Agreements;
- Termination Agreements;
- Employment Agreements;
- PDPA and privacy policies;
- Letters and Memorandums of Understanding;
- Letters of Undertaking;
- IOUs
- Stakeholder Agreements; and
- Settlement Agreements.
Walter Silvester has over a decade of experience in dealing with high-level litigation, drafting of commercial agreements and arbitration at Lee & Lee, Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP and Rajah & Tann.
Silvester Legal LLC aims to replicate the exceptional legal work Walter has become accustomed to providing, at a reasonable cost with more personalised service.
At many bigger firms, partners do not actually do the work. At Silvester Legal LLC, Walter is involved in every file to ensure that the clients get exactly what they are paying for; outstanding legal services.
Walter will spend time with you to understand your problem and provide you with practical, cost-effective solutions. If you need to go to Court, you will be represented by someone who will champion your cause tirelessly and fearlessly.
Website : www.silvesterlegal.com
Email : walter@silvesterlegal.com
Number : 6224 2214
Reviews (55)
Featured Services
Commercial Disputes
Silvester Legal LLC provides services in:
- Commercial disputes;
- Civil disputes;
- Bankruptcy and Winding Up;
- Arbitration;
- Disputes between businesses; internationally and locally
- Disputes between shareholders and directors,
- Defamation;
- Claims for damages and collection of unpaid invoices,
- Litigation at all levels of Court; Magistrate's, State, High Court and the Court of Appeal;
- Employment Claims.
Walter has conducted numerous trials and appeals successfully over the years. His clients range widely, from small local businesses, SMEs, listed companies to many foreign firms. Walter is also proficient in arbitration. The approach to any dispute is to resolve it amicably and fairly where possible. Sometimes though, disputes have to be resolved in Court and Walter does this expertly and at reasonable rates. Walter regulalry acts as lead counsel in the Court of Appeal and in the High Court. For smaller disputes, Walter is an advocate of the many mediation schemes with an eye to saving time and cost for clients.
Walter wrote the guide book and lectures in Commercial Law and Contract Law in a local Diploma in Law course so his knowledge of the Law is nothing short of top notch.
Drafting Contracts
Silvester Legal LLC drafts water-tight and practical agreements at a reasonable fixed fee for:
- Sale and purchase of businesses;
- Sale and purchase of goods;
- Shareholder Agreements;
- Termination Agreements;
- Employment Agreements;
- PDPA and privacy policies;
- Letters and Memorandums of Understanding;
- Letters of Undertaking;
- Stakeholder Agreements; and
- Settlement Agreements.
Walter wrote the guide book and lectures in Commercial Law and Contract Law in a local Diploma in Law course so his knowledge of the Law is nothing short of top notch.
Civil Litigation
Disputes between individuals and companies. Lawsuits in the State Courts, High Courts, and even the Court of Appeal. A litigation specialist, Walter has handled countless lawsuits over the course of his career. Walter is serious about giving his 120% to every client, and you can rest assured that your matter will be in good hands. Whether you're looking to sue or to defend yourself in a lawsuit, get in touch with Walter to learn how he can help protect your interests.
Media & Publications
- “Ex-Rabobank trader sued in Singapore for hiding Libor rig probe” – The Business Times, 19 March 2015
- “Two chefs fined for accepting bribes from a seafood supplier” – The Straits Times, 29 January 2013
- Mitora Pte Ltd v Agritrade International (Pte) Ltd [2013] – Court of Appeal Case
- ATS Specialized Inc. (trading as ATA Wind Energy Services) v LAP Projects (Asia) Pte Ltd [2012] – Singapore High Court Case
- Author, Singapore Law Gazette https://lawgazette.com.sg/author/walter-silvester/
- Criminal Defence https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/private-tutor-jailed-2-weeks-for-pushing-girlfriend-fined-1000-for-harassment
Services & Fees
Legal Services
- Debt Recovery
- Commercial Disputes
- Criminal Defence
- MCST Disputes
- Contract Review
- Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Disputes
- Commercial Crime and Regulatory Compliance
- Sale and Purchase of Business
- Employment
- Building and Construction Claims
- Magistrate's Complaint
- Civil Litigation
- Drafting Contracts
- Contractual Disputes
- Renovation Claims
- Cybercrime
- Corporate
- Winding Up of Companies
- Protection From Harassment Order
- Copyright Infringement
- Setting up a business
- Debt Recovery for Companies
- Defamation
I am very fortunate to have found Walter Silvester two years ago when sourcing for legal advice on a contractual dispute with a vendor. Since then, I have consulted him on several commercial & employment matters. The advices that Walter has given are always detailed and practical. He stands out in the legal profession for being knowledgeable, always putting his client’s interest at heart and going the extra mile for them. Highly recommended if you are looking for legal advice in the above areas.
I was browsing the web looking for legal advice as I was facing a likely charge from AGC after my investigation ended.
I chanced upon the silvesterlegal website’s insightful articles about the criminal process and came to this website to check reviews on Walter.
I saw many good things written about Walter and decided to write in with some details about my case in hopes of getting some legal advice.
Walter called me shortly after I sent the email and spent a good amount of time explaining to me about the potential outcomes of my cases and also gave me solid legal advice on what I should do next even though I have not indicated at all whether I would be engaging his services moving forwards.
His willingness to provide advice even before getting any confirmation on whether I would engage his services really showed me that Walter really cares beyond just seeing numbers when talking to clients.
As of now, I have yet to hear back from the AGC on their decision but if I do get charged I will definitely engage Walter to help me with my case.
I highly recommend Walter as I believe him to be an experienced litigator who actually cares about your issue and will do his level best to achieve the results you want.
I needed some professional advice when I encountered complexities with my consulting / employee contract and pay outs. Although Walter never got a firm commitment that I was going to engage him nor a commitment on how much I was comfortable to expense, he was more keen to ensure my legal rights as an individual was protected from exploitation by corporate legal counsels. His approach and mindset when he took up my case was admirable and I knew the end result whether good or bad, was going to be the best legal advice I could get. Of course, the end result was favourable but the key point here would be that I had legal support which I knew was for the best for me and not for someone else’s pocket or fame.
When the time came for me to part ways with my wife I approached Walter. He was professional and discrete. The divorce went through with minimal fuss. I am grateful that I approached him as I have heard of many people who did not have good experiences with their lawyers. I can safely assure you that this will not happen with this particular lawyer.