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Providence Law Asia LLC

22 lawyers 1 office SG Practice
Managing Partner: Abraham Vergis, SC

About Providence Law Asia LLC

Providence Law Asia LLC is a Singapore-based specialist disputes firm founded and led by Abraham Vergis SC as Managing Director. Operating from One Raffles Place with a team of 22 lawyers — including 8 Directors, 2 Foreign Counsel, and a CEO — the firm is singularly focused on international disputes across 9 practice areas: international arbitration, corporate and commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency, construction infrastructure and energy, fraud and asset recovery, investigations and regulatory affairs, SICC expertise, technology disputes, and private client practice.

The firm appeared in 19 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and January 2026, demonstrating significant presence across the upper courts. Cases were heard in the High Court General Division (10), the Singapore International Commercial Court (4), the Court of Appeal (4), and the High Court Registrar (1). Civil procedure matters accounted for 13 cases and arbitration-related proceedings for 10, reflecting the firm's disputes-only focus. Nineteen lawyers were identified across these proceedings, with Vergis himself appearing in the majority of cases alongside key team members Kyle Chong, Kenny Lau, and Ngo Wei Shing.

Providence Law Asia's four SICC appearances between 2025 and 2026 — including Hulley Enterprises v The Russian Federation and disputes involving cross-border commercial matters — underscore the firm's positioning as Singapore counsel for complex international cases. The leadership team includes CEO Eunice Chew, Directors Zhuo Jiaxiang, Vanathi Ray, Colin Liew, Daniel Tan, Kenny Lau, and Hari Veluri, and Foreign Counsel Niki Chen.

What areas of law does Providence Law Asia LLC specialize in?

Providence Law Asia LLC appeared most frequently in Civil Procedure (13 cases), Arbitration (10 cases), and Legal Profession (4 cases) between January 2025 to January 2026, across 19 total case appearances in Singapore courts.

Civil Procedure 13 cases

Providence Law Asia LLC appeared in 13 Civil Procedure cases between March 2025 to November 2025.

Arbitration 10 cases

Providence Law Asia LLC appeared in 10 Arbitration cases between February 2025 to January 2026.

Other Practice Areas

International Arbitration Corporate & Commercial Litigation Restructuring & Insolvency Construction, Infrastructure & Energy Fraud & Asset Recovery Investigations and Regulatory Affairs SICC Expertise Technology Disputes Private Client Practice

How many cases has Providence Law Asia LLC been involved in?

Providence Law Asia LLC appeared in 19 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and January 2026. Nineteen lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, with Managing Director Abraham Vergis SC appearing in the majority of cases.

Which courts does Providence Law Asia LLC appear in?

Between January 2025 and January 2026, Providence Law Asia LLC appeared most frequently in the High Court General Division (10 cases), followed by the Singapore International Commercial Court (4 cases) and the Court of Appeal (4 cases). The firm's SICC presence is notable for a boutique firm, reflecting its international disputes focus.

What areas of law does Providence Law Asia LLC specialize in?

Providence Law Asia LLC focuses exclusively on disputes. Based on court records, the firm's caseload spans civil procedure (13 cases), arbitration (10 cases), company law, insolvency, and criminal law. The firm declares 9 practice areas including international arbitration, fraud and asset recovery, SICC expertise, and technology disputes.

Who is the managing partner of Providence Law Asia LLC?

Abraham Vergis SC serves as Managing Director and founder of Providence Law Asia LLC. He is a Senior Counsel who appeared in the majority of the firm's 19 cases between January 2025 and January 2026. The firm's CEO is Eunice Chew.

Who are the key lawyers at Providence Law Asia LLC?

Key team members include Managing Director Abraham Vergis SC, CEO Eunice Chew, and Directors Zhuo Jiaxiang, Vanathi Ray, Colin Liew, Daniel Tan, Kenny Lau, and Hari Veluri. Among the most active in court were Kyle Chong (18 cases), Kenny Lau (15 cases), and Ngo Wei Shing (12 cases).

Does Providence Law Asia LLC handle international arbitration?

Yes, international arbitration is a core practice area. Providence Law Asia LLC appeared in 10 arbitration-related proceedings between January 2025 and January 2026, and had 4 cases before the Singapore International Commercial Court. The firm positions itself as Singapore counsel of choice for complex cross-border disputes.

What types of cases has Providence Law Asia LLC handled?

Providence Law Asia LLC handles high-stakes international and commercial disputes. Notable 2025-2026 cases include Hulley Enterprises v The Russian Federation before the SICC, the Compania de Navegacion Palomar v de la Sala matter, ArcelorMittal v Liberty House, and interim judicial management proceedings. The firm also appeared in a Court of Appeal criminal matter.

How can I contact Providence Law Asia LLC?

Providence Law Asia LLC is located at 1 Raffles Place, One Raffles Place, #29-62, Singapore 048616. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6438 1969 or by email at [email protected].

Team & Leadership (19)

Leadership

Abraham Vergis, SC Managing Director
Eunice Chew Chief Executive Officer
Zhuo Jiaxiang Director
Vanathi Ray Director
Colin Liew Director
Daniel Tan Director
Kenny Lau Director
Hari Veluri Director
Niki Chen Foreign Counsel
19
Cases
19
Lawyers (in cases)
19
Appearances
SG
Practice Type

Registered Practice Areas (LSRA)

Arbitration Building and Construction Law Civil and Commercial Litigation

Contact Information

📍 1 RAFFLES PLACE, ONE RAFFLES PLACE, #29-62, SINGAPORE 048616
📠 +65 6438 2683
👥 Small (1 to 5 lawyers)

Cases (19)

[2026] SGHC(I) 1 SGHC(I)
DNZ v DOA & Anor
9 January 2026
[2025] SGCA 55 SGCA
Muhammed Izwan Bin Borhan v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
3 December 2025
[2025] SGHC(I) 29 SGHC(I)
DPT & Anor v DPV & Ors
1 December 2025
[2025] SGHC(I) 27 SGHC(I)
HULLEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 Ors v THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
25 November 2025
[2025] SGHC 195 SGHC
Cameron Lindsay Duncan & 2 Ors v AMAZINGTECH PTE. LTD. (UNDER INTERIM JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT)
30 September 2025
[2025] SGHCR 29 SGHCR
GLAS SAS (London Branch) v European TopSoho S.À R.L & 2 Ors
27 August 2025
[2025] SGHC 154 SGHC
ALPHARD MARITIME LTD. v SAMSON MARITIME LIMITED & 7 Ors
11 August 2025
[2025] SGHC 153 SGHC
COMPANIA DE NAVEGACION PALOMAR, S.A. & 5 Ors v ERNEST FERDINAND PEREZ DE LA SALA
7 August 2025
[2025] SGHC(I) 19 SGHC(I)
HULLEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 Ors v THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
25 July 2025
[2025] SGHC 136 SGHC
The Law Society of Singapore v Yeo Poh Tiang (Yang Baozhen)
18 July 2025
[2025] SGCA 23 SGCA
DKT v DKU
21 May 2025
[2025] SGHC 87 SGHC
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd. v PT OKI PULP & PAPER MILLS & 2 Ors
9 May 2025
[2025] SGHC 77 SGHC
ArcelorMittal Holdings AG v Liberty House Group Pte Ltd
28 April 2025
[2025] SGCA 17 SGCA
UT Singapore Services Pte Ltd v Goh Thien Phong and others and another appeal
21 April 2025
[2025] SGHC 43 SGHC
ZHONG RENHAI & 2 Ors v GOH SOCK NGEE & 4 Ors
14 March 2025
[2025] SGHC 29 SGHC
DLV & Anor v DLX & 3 Ors
21 February 2025
[2025] SGHC 15 SGHC
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v Muhammed Izwan Bin Borhan & Anor
23 January 2025
[2025] SGHC 9 SGHC
Tom Smith K.C.
16 January 2025
[2025] SGCA 2 SGCA
ATTORNEY-GENERAL v SHANMUGAM MANOHAR & Anor
13 January 2025