Daniel is the Managing Director of Prolegis LLC. He is a first-in-class trial and appellate litigation counsel in complex corporate and commercial matters.
Daniel is experienced in complex litigation and dispute problems across a wide range of sectors spanning private equity, funds, financial institutions, construction, white-collar, financial crime and securities regulation. He has developed a niche expertise enforcing and/or challenging arbitral awards. He regularly appears in the Singapore Courts – including its final appellate court and in arbitration proceedings under the SIAC and ICC rules.
He has been described by clients and peers as “terrific”, a “stand-out advocate”, “hands-on”, “diligent with a great work ethic”, having a “strategic vision and on exceptional on the ground advocacy” who “leads an outstanding team which provides an impeccable service.”
“Prolegis LLC has made a bold move in the market by hiring ‘top-notch commercial litigator’ Daniel Chia, who is ‘first choice for any high-value complex dispute‘. He is joined by Yanguang Ker, an ‘up-and-coming next generation commercial litigator‘ and ‘one to watch‘. The new team has an impressive record in high-value litigation and arbitration, including in the crypto, technology, energy and construction sectors.”
“They come up with sensible and practical solutions to tricky issues. The depth of their experience shows, and they lend a reassuring hand in client management“
“The team at Prolegis give me a lot of comfort and show great proficiency and knowledge. They are patient in getting my point of view and are also very holistic and forward-looking in their approach to consider the situation we have faced”
“Daniel has an excellent understanding of the subject matter but doesn’t get tangled in the details. He is excellent at cross-examination… He’s unflappable and can deal with anything. He’s one of the most promising advocates in Singapore.“
“Prolegis is “active on transactions across numerous sectors, including telecommunications and energy. The team is regularly involved in cross-border transactions through its alliance with Herbert Smith Freehills.“
+65 6812 1363
daniel.chia@hsf.com