Elaine became a Partner of Braddell Brothers in February 2010. She leads our Corporate and Dispute Prevention Practice. 

 

An accomplished corporate lawyer, Elaine began her legal career in the litigation arena. 

 

She first practised in Singapore, then in London where, as a property litigation solicitor, she instructed barristers and Queen's Counsel. 

 

After two years in London, Elaine returned to Singapore to practice as a corporate lawyer, first at Tan Rajah & Cheah, then her own firm of Almenoar, Seow & Co. and later, Tan Peng Chin LLC. 

 

In her Dispute Prevention role, Elaine assists clients in the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts with a view to protecting them against potential future disputes. Her team offers advice on tailor-made dispute resolution mechanisms e.g. arbitration and mediation provisions, in the event that a dispute cannot be avoided. Amat victōria cūram – "Careful preparation assures victory". 

 

In her role as Corporate Counsel, Elaine advises local and multinational clients on a wide range of general corporate and commercial matters, for instance :- 

 

• Drafting and Review of Agreements
• Shareholders agreements.
• Subscription agreements.
• Distribution agreements.
• Agency agreements.
• Sale and supply of goods.
• Vendor services agreements.
• Manufacturing agreements.
• Memorandum of understandings.
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Advice on acquisition or sale of assets and shares.
• Drafting joint venture agreements.
• Drafting/reviewing sale and purchase agreements.
• Providing legal due diligence support to clients.
• Employment & Consultancy Matters
• Drafting and reviewing of employment contracts.
• Preparing and reviewing employee handbooks.
• Advice on employment and termination of employment.
• Assisting in applications for work passes such as employment pass, training employment passes, dependant passes.
• Drafting consultancy agreements.

 

Franchising

 

• Drafting and reviewing franchise agreements for local and overseas franchise arrangements.
• Charities & Not-For Profit Organisations In Singapore
• Advising on the setting up of a charity in Singapore.

 

Immigration

 

• Advising on permanent residency and citizenship concerns.

 

Tenancy

 

• Reviewing, drafting of tenancy agreements.
• Negotiating terms of leases with landlords/tenants.

 

Internet, Software Distribution, Telecommunication 

 

Advising and drafting of: –

 

• Terms and conditions for websites.
• Reseller agreements.
• Service level agreements.
• Outsourcing agreements.

 

Corporate Secretarial

 

 

• Assisting in setting up businesses in Singapore including private limited companies, companies limited by guarantee, partnerships.
• Providing corporate secretarial support for companies.
• Acting as company secretary for clients.

 

Others

 

Capital reduction exercises for public and private limited companies.
Preparing circulars to shareholders.