Virtus Law LLP
About Virtus Law LLP
Virtus Law LLP is a Singapore law firm founded in 2013 by Daryll Ng and Arthur Loke as a successor to Arthur Loke LLP, which was established in 1981. Headquartered at Marina Bay Financial Centre, the firm operates as part of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal partnership with the UK-based international firm that has been in place for over a decade. Under Managing Partner Lauren Tang, the firm maintains 18 practice areas with a particular focus on five sectors: energy transition, life sciences and healthcare, private capital and funds, technology, and transportation and trade.
The firm appeared in 5 cases before Singapore courts between March 2025 and January 2026, with proceedings heard in the High Court General Division (4 cases) and the Court of Appeal (1 case). Practice areas from these proceedings included tort, companies law, admiralty and shipping, contract, and credit and security. The firm's maritime and shipping practice is a standout — co-founder Daryll Ng is a SAL Senior Accredited Specialist in Maritime and Shipping Law, and the team has been involved in major shipping insolvencies including Emas, Ezra, Swiber, Swissco, Rickmers Maritime, and Hin Leong Trading. The restructuring and insolvency team handles scheme moratoriums and pre-pack schemes under Singapore's IRDA.
Virtus Law holds Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings as a leading firm across six practice areas: banking and finance, corporate M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, restructuring and insolvency, and shipping. Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 recognises the firm for shipping, while Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 ranks it for shipping and white-collar crime. The Straits Times named the firm highly recommended for maritime law in 2025. Daryll Ng appears in Asia Business Law Journal's A-List of Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers, and Managing Partner Lauren Tang was named to Asian Legal Business's 40 Under 40 list.
Virtus Law LLP is part of Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance — Formal law alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP, a UK-based international firm, enabling integrated multi-jurisdictional services. Alliance operating for over 10 years as of 2026..
What areas of law does Virtus Law LLP specialize in?
Virtus Law LLP appeared most frequently in Tort (5 cases), Companies (3 cases), and Admiralty and Shipping (1 case) between March 2025 to January 2026, across 5 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Tort 5 cases
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 5 Tort cases between March 2025 to January 2026.
Companies 3 cases
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 3 Companies cases between December 2025 to December 2025.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Virtus Law LLP been involved in?
Virtus Law LLP appeared in 5 cases before Singapore courts between March 2025 and January 2026. Four of these cases were heard in the High Court General Division, with one reaching the Court of Appeal. The firm's caseload included matters involving tort, companies law, and admiralty and shipping.
Which courts does Virtus Law LLP appear in most frequently?
Between March 2025 and January 2026, Virtus Law LLP appeared most frequently in the High Court General Division with 4 cases, followed by the Court of Appeal with 1 case. The firm's dispute resolution practice handles matters at all levels of the Singapore courts as well as arbitrations under SIAC, HKIAC, and LMAA rules.
What areas of law does Virtus Law LLP specialize in?
Based on court records, Virtus Law LLP's cases involved tort (5 cases), companies law (3 cases), and admiralty and shipping (1 case). The firm declares 18 practice areas including maritime and international trade, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, employment, and white-collar crime.
Who is the managing partner of Virtus Law LLP?
Lauren Tang serves as Managing Partner of Virtus Law LLP and was named to Asian Legal Business's 40 Under 40 list in 2021. The firm was co-founded by Daryll Ng, who heads the dispute resolution practice and is a SAL Senior Accredited Specialist in Maritime and Shipping Law. Other partners include Colin Jarraw heading banking and finance, Jason Yang, Sheetal Sandhu, Terence Seah, Eunice Yao, and Christine Ong.
What awards has Virtus Law LLP received?
Virtus Law LLP holds Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings as a leading firm in six practice areas: banking and finance, corporate M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, restructuring and insolvency, and shipping. Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 recognises the firm for shipping, and Benchmark Litigation 2025 ranks it for shipping and white-collar crime. The Straits Times named it highly recommended for maritime law in 2025.
When was Virtus Law LLP founded?
Virtus Law LLP was founded in 2013 by Daryll Ng and Arthur Loke as a successor to Arthur Loke LLP, which was originally established in 1981. The firm carries over four decades of combined practice heritage through this succession.
What is the Stephenson Harwood Singapore Alliance?
Virtus Law LLP operates as part of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal law alliance with UK-based international firm Stephenson Harwood LLP. The alliance has been in place for over a decade and provides integrated multi-jurisdictional services spanning offices in London, Hong Kong, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, and Shanghai.
Does Virtus Law LLP handle shipping and maritime cases?
Yes, maritime and shipping is a core strength. Co-founder Daryll Ng is a SAL Senior Accredited Specialist in Maritime and Shipping Law. The team handles marine disputes, cargo claims, ship sale and purchase, charterparties, and vessel registrations. The firm has been involved in major shipping insolvencies including Emas, Ezra, Swiber, Swissco, Rickmers Maritime, and Hin Leong Trading.
How can I contact Virtus Law LLP?
Virtus Law LLP is located at 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre, #29-01, Singapore 018981. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6737 1234 or by email at [email protected]. More information is available at virtus-law.com.