Drew & Napier LLC
About Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC is one of Singapore's oldest and most distinguished law firms, founded in 1889 when Manchester barrister Walter John Napier joined English solicitor Alfred Henry Drew in the then Straits Settlements. Widely regarded as one of Singapore's "Big Four" firms alongside Allen & Gledhill, Rajah & Tann, and WongPartnership, Drew & Napier has over 500 employees and is headquartered at Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay. The firm is led by Chief Executive Officer Cavinder Bull SC and Chairman Jimmy Yim SC, with Ong Sim Ho serving as Deputy CEO.
The firm appeared in 48 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and March 2026, with a broad caseload spanning civil procedure (15 cases), tort (14), contract (13), insolvency (9), and criminal procedure (8). Cases were heard across ten court divisions, led by the High Court (23 cases), the Appellate Division (7), and the Singapore International Commercial Court (5), reflecting the firm's strength in complex commercial and cross-border matters. Over 100 lawyers from the firm were identified in these proceedings, led by Cavinder Bull with 28 cases, Blossom Hing SC with 24, and Kong Man Er with 16.
Drew & Napier holds Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings in eleven practice areas for 2026 — more than any other Singapore firm — including dispute resolution, international arbitration, antitrust and competition, data protection, intellectual property, employment, private wealth, restructuring, tax, TMT, and white-collar crime. The firm also received Chambers Global recognition across 32 practice and lawyer categories, WTR 1000 Gold Band ranking for IP enforcement for a fourteenth consecutive year, and is listed in the GIR 100 for investigations. Six of the firm's lawyers were recognised in the Asian Business Law Journal's A-List of Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers for 2026.
In 2020 Drew & Napier established Drew Network Asia, a regional alliance comprising leading firms across nine Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Thailand. The firm's alumni include some of Singapore's most prominent legal figures: David Marshall, the nation's first Chief Minister; K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law; Attorney-General Lucien Wong; Davinder Singh SC, founder of DSC and Chairman of SIAC; and Indranee Rajah, a Cabinet Minister.
Drew & Napier LLC is part of Drew Network Asia (DNA) — Network of leading Southeast Asian law firms formed in 2020, comprising Drew & Napier, Shearn Delamore & Co (Malaysia), Makarim & Taira S (Indonesia), MVGS (Philippines), and Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam)..
What areas of law does Drew & Napier LLC specialize in?
Drew & Napier LLC appeared most frequently in Civil Procedure (15 cases), Tort (14 cases), and Contract (13 cases) between January 2025 to March 2026, across 48 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Civil Procedure 15 cases
Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 15 Civil Procedure cases between January 2025 to March 2026.
Tort 14 cases
Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 14 Tort cases between January 2025 to March 2026.
Contract 13 cases
Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 13 Contract cases between January 2025 to January 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Drew & Napier LLC been involved in?
Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 48 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and March 2026. Over 100 lawyers from the firm were identified in these proceedings, with CEO Cavinder Bull SC leading with 28 case appearances and Blossom Hing SC with 24.
Which courts does Drew & Napier LLC appear in most frequently?
Drew & Napier LLC appeared most frequently in the High Court (General Division) with 23 cases, followed by the Appellate Division (7 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (5 cases), and the High Court Registrar (4 cases) between January 2025 and March 2026.
What areas of law does Drew & Napier LLC specialise in?
Based on court records, Drew & Napier LLC's most active practice areas include civil procedure (15 cases), tort (14), contract (13), insolvency (9), and criminal procedure (8). The firm declares over 30 practice areas and holds Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings in 11 practices including dispute resolution, arbitration, IP, competition, TMT, and tax.
When was Drew & Napier LLC founded?
Drew & Napier LLC was founded in 1889 when Walter John Napier joined Alfred Henry Drew in Singapore's Straits Settlements. It is one of Singapore's oldest law firms and a member of the Big Four. The firm corporatised in 2000 and relocated to Ocean Financial Centre in 2011.
Who leads Drew & Napier LLC?
Drew & Napier LLC is led by Chief Executive Officer Cavinder Bull SC and Chairman Jimmy Yim SC, with Ong Sim Ho serving as Deputy CEO. Other key figures include Senior Counsels Blossom Hing and Jeffrey Pinsler, and practice heads Lim Chong Kin (TMT and Competition) and Chua Tju Liang (Blockchain and Digital Assets).
What awards has Drew & Napier LLC received?
Drew & Napier LLC holds Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings in 11 practice areas for 2026, the most of any Singapore firm. The firm also received Chambers Global 2026 recognition across 32 categories, WTR 1000 Gold Band for IP for a 14th consecutive year, and is listed in the GIR 100 for investigations.
Who are Drew & Napier LLC's notable alumni?
Drew & Napier LLC's alumni include David Marshall, Singapore's first Chief Minister; K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law; Attorney-General Lucien Wong; Davinder Singh SC, founder of Davinder Singh Chambers and SIAC Chairman; and Indranee Rajah, a Cabinet Minister.
What is Drew Network Asia?
Drew Network Asia (DNA) is a regional alliance of leading Southeast Asian law firms established by Drew & Napier in 2020. The network spans nine countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Where is Drew & Napier LLC located?
Drew & Napier LLC is headquartered at 10 Collyer Quay, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315. The firm has over 500 employees. It can be contacted at +65 6535 0733 or [email protected].
Who are the key lawyers at Drew & Napier LLC?
Key lawyers at Drew & Napier LLC include CEO Cavinder Bull SC (28 cases), Blossom Hing SC (24 cases), Chairman Jimmy Yim SC (9 cases), Mahesh Rai (9 cases), and Sarah Lu (9 cases). The firm had over 100 lawyers appear across its 48 cases between January 2025 and March 2026.