Singapore
Jasper is currently a Senior Legal Counsel with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA), and a Masters in Law (LL.M.) graduate from Nottingham Law School. He is also a Law and Political Sciences graduate from Singapore Management University. He has a keen interest in Construction Law, Construction Projects Management, Energy and Natural Resources, Regulatory Affairs, International Politics and History in general. He is a highly driven and motivated individual and his greatest strength is hard work. He likes to interact with people on a more emotional level so that he is better able to understand the people he is interacting with and the connection is made on a deeper level. He is also willing to put in the required hours and beyond as long as he can contribute meaningfully to his profession. He strongly believes in continually upgrading himself and actively seeks opportunities for the same. He is motivated by a sense of responsibility towards the society he is living in. As part of a privileged group of people who benefited from legal training, it is his belief that he has the responsibility and duty to contribute in serving the community. He volunteers his time at various legal clinics, writes about legal issues from time to time, and mentors juniors in his profession.
Assisted with the prosecution of advocates & solicitors for misconduct or inadequate professional services under the Legal Profession Act before the Disciplinary Tribunal or Investigative Tribunal. Assisted with the intervention into law practices and/or accounts of law practices under the Solicitors' Accounts Rules. Carried out relevant research and drafting in relation to legislative amendments or policy matters involving the legal profession. Assisted with the administration of the Compensation Fund and Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme.
Assessed complaints and handled the prosecution of errant salespersons and estate agents before the Disciplinary Tribunal, Appeals Board as well as the State Courts. Involved in legislative drafting and legislative review, horizon scanning as well as legal policy making for the real estate agency industry.
Trained in a boutique law firm covering a wide spectrum of general litigation matters with a focus on construction disputes and corporate matters.
Exposed to general corporate matters, data privacy compliance as well as ethics and regulatory matters.