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
“Walter was recommended when I decided to switch lawyers in the middle of a complicated and costly divorce. My previous lawyer was from one of the famous divorce practices in Singapore but I felt that I was not receiving the level of service my case demanded. Walter took over and had the matter concluded within months. I received the orders I applied for and have care and control of my child, which was the most important thing to me. Walter is a very good divorce lawyer and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
(SY, Divorce client, 2015)”
“I have been using Walter for my commercial matters for some years now. He does an excellent work with agreements and is also well versed in disputes.
(JT, Commercial and litigation client, 2016)”
“I was charged with theft under Section 379 of the Penal Code sometime earlier this year. A friend recommended Silvester Legal LLC. Walter evaluated my case and on being told that I had an antecedent charge for the same offence, told me that the benchmark was a short custodial sentence. He said that he would work to have the prosecution agree to not ask for a custodial sentence. After some exchange of correspondence, the prosecution agreed that they would not seek a custodial sentence.
Even at the sentencing, the District Judge said that under such circumstances, the prosecution would normally seek a custodial sentence. Thankfully, she agreed with the prosecution’s recommendation on sentence and instead of sending me to jail, imposed a fine. Barely 2 months after seeing Walter for the first time, I walked out of the courtroom, a free man.
I am extremely grateful to Walter for what he has done for me. Somehow, he managed to get the prosecution to agree to not seek a custodial sentence. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a good criminal defence lawyer.
BG, Criminal Defence Client, May 2018”