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 (54)
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
- Privacy / Data Compliance Review (PDPA)
- Criminal Defence
- MCST Disputes
- Contract Review
- Patents
- Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Disputes
- Commercial Crime and Regulatory Compliance
- Trademark Infringement
- Sale and Purchase of Business
- Employment
- Intellectual Property Advice
- Building and Construction Claims
- Magistrate's Complaint
- Civil Litigation
- Drafting Contracts
- Trade Mark Registration
- 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
- Information / Cybersecurity Review
“My company had a complicated and potentially sensitive matter with an ex-employee which was threatening to cause serious damage to the Company’s reputation. Walter handled the matter expertly and within months, had applied successfully for summary judgment against the ex-employee. The Order we received from the High Court Judge ensured that there was no further harm to the Company. We also won costs. Walter is a very good commercial litigation lawyer. We will be using him again for any company matter.
(Commercial Litigation client, 2017)”
“Walter was recommended when I was contemplating divorce. Walter advised me on the various options available and also recommended counselling as there were children involved. He in fact encouraged counselling. I am happy to say that counselling helped and I remain married and happily so. He is not just a good lawyer. He also gives his perspective as a father and a friend and I value that.
(Divorce client, 2016)”
“I work for a listed company and needed to have an international agreement for services finalised urgently. Walter was recommended. Hearing of the urgency of the matter he came to my office the next day and we had a discussion. Walter took the trouble to understand exactly what we required in the agreement. Everything went according to schedule. I will use him again for further legal work and would recommend him to anyone looking for such expertise.”
(Director, Corporate Client, 2017)
“My divorce was messy and bitter. Walter’s level headed approach was greatly appreciated. He won the orders that I was looking for and avoided escalating the matter of making it costly of more complicated than it should be. Not all lawyers are sharks. Some are genuinely nice and Walter is one of them. If you want to avoid drama and at the same time get the orders that are important to you, I would recommend you engage Walter. (Divorce client, 2011)”