Alfred Lim

Commercial Litigation Cases

• Acted for a mainboard-listed company in its claim for breach of shareholders’ agreement and breach of fiduciary duty;
• Acted in an arbitration involving multi-million dollar claims for variations, delays and defects rectification in a high-end residential development;
• Acted in the defence of multi-million dollar claims in relation to allegations of breaches of a shareholder agreement involving multiple plaintiffs, defendants and third parties;
• Acted for a main contractor in the defence of a claim from a sub-contractor that the excavation contract for a family entertainment complex is on a unit rate instead of a lump sum contract basis;
• Acted for a high net worth PRC individual to set aside a default judgment obtained by a local gaming entity;
• Acted in the defence of a High Court claim and subsequent appeal in the Court of Appeal in relation to allegations of fraud, knowing receipt, breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment;
• Acted for an Australia integrated resort in its claim for gaming debt incurred by a local individual;
• Acted for the applicant in the High Court and respondent in the Court of Appeal to stay all enforcement proceedings and to seek a declaration that a judgment debt has been compromised and that third parties have implied actual authority to bind the company;
• Acted for plaintiffs in their claims for misrepresentation and breach of shareholders' agreement in relation to a business proposal to set up facilities in Las Vegas to produce medical marijuana;
• Acted for various individuals and entities in their defence against claims for breaches of fiduciary duty, breach of trust and dishonest assistance;
• Acting for a pair of defendants in their defence against joint and several liabilities for alleged failure to act bona fide and in good faith in the interests of the plaintiff company;
• Acted for various MCSTs in their defence from subsidiary proprietors for breach of duty and breach of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act;
• Acted for various owners and tenants in commercial and residential tenancy disputes;
• Acted for various contractors and sub-contractors in the prosecution and defence of adjudication claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act;
• Acted for employees in the defence of a High Court claim for breach of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses and breach of fiduciary duty;
• Acted for a common law employer in the defence of an employee’s workplace injury claim that was filed in the High Court;
• Acted for the Plaintiffs in a High Court trial and subsequent appeal and cross-appeal to the Court of Appeal in relation to a defamation suit;
• Acted for a company and director who were served with a domestic Mareva Injunction;
• Acted for a Romania company to apply for a Mareva Injunction against an individual;
• Acted for a minor who suffered quadriplegia in a road traffic accident in a High Court claim against the negligent driver;
• Acted for an owner in defending a claim against a contractor for retention sums in relation to addition and alteration works in a residential project;
• Advised various BCA grade A1 civil engineering and general building contractors in relation to regulatory compliance.

Workplace Safety, Employment and Regulatory Cases

As Prosecutor

• Led a team of prosecutors in the enforcement of the Factories Act (now Workplace Safety and Health Act) and Employment of Foreign Workers Act (now Employment of Foreign Manpower Act);
• Represented the Manpower Ministry in the enforcement of various statutes, ranging from employment offences to workplace safety offences;
• One of two lead prosecutors in the prosecution of a steel-latticework collapse which resulted in two fatalities and injuries to 29 others;
• Prosecuted a multi-national process engineering company where a safety lapse in the issuance of appropriate fire-rated apparel resulted in two fatalities;
• Prosecuted a multi-national construction company where a safety lapse in the maintenance of the lifting equipment resulted in one fatality.

As Defence Counsel

• Represented various companies and individuals in their defence for offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act;
• Represented an established local construction company and its director in their defence against breaches of work pass conditions;
• Represented various companies who were charged as Occupiers under Section 11 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act;
• Represented various companies who were charged as Employers under Section 12 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act;
• Represented a construction manager who was charged as an officer of a body corporate under Section 48(1)(b) of the Workplace Safety and Health Act;
• Represented individuals who were charged under Section 15(3A) of the Workplace Safety and Health Act;
• Advised various companies facing investigation and stop work orders issued by the Ministry of Manpower Occupational Safety and Health Division;
• Advised various companies and individuals facing investigation for potential breaches under the Immigration Act and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act;
• Represented professional engineers in their defence for offences under the Building Control Act as well as in disciplinary hearings before the Professional Engineers Board;
• Represented the director of a company in relation to 14 employment-related charges;
• Represented a sole-proprietor who was charged for failing to provide a safe workplace which led to a fatal accident;
• Represented a director of a company who faced investigation for possible offences under the Employment Agencies Act;
• Represented a leading scaffolding company to defend a charge under section 12(1) of the Workplace Safety and Health Act which resulted in a discharge amounting to an acquittal.

In the recent Asialaw and Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific editions, these are what the clients have to say about Alfred:-

“We found the senior partner Alfred Lim, a hugely knowledgeable and seasoned legal professional and his team of lawyers most competent.”

“Alfred has a remarkable depth of knowledge in dispute resolution. Alfred could quickly dissect complex legal matters accurately and efficiently, which was testament of his analytical skills and strategic thinking. Alfred is meticulous with every detail and ensures nothing is overlooked. When handling our matter, Alfred showed that he is an excellent communicator and can facilitate clearly and provide compelling, persuasive arguments. He has also shown to be unwavering in his dedication to protect our interests, which we appreciate greatly.”

“Clear, concise and quick to respond. He is very adept at identifying the key points of contention and rebutting the points with clear explanations.”

“Professional, sharp and motivated.”

“Detail, precise, positive, knowledgeable, experienced. He gives professional advice and performs well-executed approaches to the issues.”

“Impeccable legal knowledge. Enthusiasm in understanding my industry, company and cases (where needed). Professional advice always. Trusted for success.”

“Attentive. Listens and comprehends the client entirely. Has the best interests for the clients. Extremely knowledgeable in his field and very ethical in his work.”

“Candid, transparent and straight to the point.”

“Alfred is knowledgeable and credible. He makes decisions quickly and his advice is sound and practical.”

“Knowledgeable in Ministry of Manpower rules and procedures.”

“He is positive and engaging.”

“He is an excellent sounding board for any legal issues, has great delegation, good sense of responsibility and is prompt in responses.”

“Very transparent and honest.”

“Excellent knowledge of the law, approachable demeanour in court.”

“Excellent communicator, great problem-solving skills and excellent legal knowledge.”

“He knows what is expected.”

“Great communication, relaying clear options, and professionalism.”

“He knows what he is dealing with.”

“I appreciate that he is always listening to the client, understanding the issues.”

“Excellent attention to detail, extreme depth of knowledge, very personable. He has assembled a great team to help him.”

“Excellent communications and excellent advice to the client".

“Observant, professional, sharp, decisive and determined. These are the attributes to have when you need a lawyer to assist you.”