Meritus Law: Curating Tailored Legal Solutions Through Strong Focus On Client-Centricity

The team takes the time to understand the business processes and specific requirements of the client before providing its views and recommendations. They strongly believe that effective communication with key stakeholders is also crucial to understanding the client’s underlying interests.

The team at Meritus Law is led by experienced litigators, Alfred Lim and Jaime Lye, who have a wealth of experience in handling complex commercial disputes. The team, also consisting of Kenji Ong and Sean Choong, was formerly from Fullerton Law Chambers, a Singapore boutique dispute resolution firm that was co-founded by Alfred Lim. Meritus Law subsequently added to its team a senior member of the Bar, Rajaram Ramiah, as Consultant. The strong litigation background of the team puts them in a good position to offer advisory services such as drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, and general advisory and investigative work.

Addressing the Pain Points

Asset recovery is a significant challenge for clients involved in commercial litigation in the corporate legal services industry. “At our firm, we understand the importance of protecting our client's interests and have developed a comprehensive approach to address this pain point. From the beginning, we work closely with our clients to advise and guide them on how to minimize their exposure in commercial transactions. This proactive approach aids to reduce the likelihood of disputes and ensures that our clients are in the best possible position should litigation arise.

In the event that a commercial dispute does arise, we employ effective litigation strategies to protect our client's assets and interests. Our team of experienced lawyers has extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, and we work tirelessly to find the best possible outcome for our clients. Moreover, we also provide investigative services to assist in the asset recovery process. Our goal is to help our clients regain control of their assets as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our thorough and meticulous approach, combined with our commitment to delivering outstanding results, makes us a trusted and reliable partner for clients facing asset recovery challenges”, Jaime shared.

Meritus is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its clients. The company takes the time to understand the client's business and underlying interests and works closely with the in-house legal team or end client to obtain all relevant information and documents. It values effective communication with the key stakeholders in the business and builds a relationship with the client from the outset to gain trust. By taking this approach, Meritus is able to deliver a customized solution that meets the client's specific needs and achieves their goals.

Embracing effective strategies, since its inception, the firm has seen steady growth in terms of client acquisition. The organization is currently working on expanding its team by adding corporate partners and other fee earners in the near future. The goal is to strengthen its ability to offer a larger suite of corporate legal services to clients. “Our client-centric approach goes beyond the extra mile. We always seek to understand, and then be understood. While the team is currently lean, we certainly punch above our weight”, Jaime signs off.

Jaime Lye, Director, Meritus Law

Jaime Lye is a Director at Meritus Law, specializing in commercial litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. With extensive experience in Singapore's legal system, Jaime has assisted in litigation at all levels of the courts and has worked on a diverse range of contentious matters, including breaches of directors' duties, shareholder disputes, tenancy disputes, employment disputes, management corporation disputes, insolvency, and contentious probate proceedings. Additionally, she has represented clients in matrimonial disputes in the Family Justice Courts of Singapore.