Adrian Tan
Partner; Head of IP & TMT
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Degree - LL.B. - National University of Singapore (1992) Degree - B.Sc. (Computer Science & Psychology) - UniSim-Open University (2004); 1987 - 1990 National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Laws (LLB); 1999 - 2004 The Open University - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Computer Science; 1983 - 1984 Hwa Chong Junior College; 1972 - 1982 Anglo-Chinese School
Litigator specializing in technology, intellectual property, real estate, and shareholder disputes; Adrian’s background as former general counsel of CrimsonLogic (a Singapore government technology company providing network services in the legal, healthcare, and trade sectors) enables him to understand the issues facing technology service providers; His degree in computer science and psychology gives him the foundation to address technology-related disputes. He has represented clients in a wide range of technology and intellectual property disputes, ranging from data center construction, social media defamation, copyright infringement and passing-off in relation to consumer electronics, and patent infringement of vaccines. His real estate practice includes appearing for subsidiary proprietors involved in collective sales litigation, and he has acted in a number of en bloc proceedings, such as Gilstead Court, Thomson View, Shunfu Ville, Katong Mall, Goodluck Garden, Cairnhill Mansion, Citimac, and Brookvale Park; ics. Is arguably the world's slowest driver. Keeps mentally strong and resilient by watching Tottenham Hotspur play. Hobbies include chess and explaining the law to all and sundry; Mar 2018 - Present TSMP Law Corporation - Partner; 2019 - Present SMU Academy - Program Director; 2010 - Present Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped - Honorary General Counsel; 2017 - 2020 The Law Society of Singapore - Vice President; Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 Morgan Lewis Stamford - Partner; Apr 1991 - Oct 2013 Drew & Napier LLC Director; Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 Crimsonlogic Pte Ltd - General Counsel; Jan 2001 - Jan 2002 Singapore Network Services Pte Ltd - General Counsel
2008 - Present Honorary Legal Counsel - Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
Independently rated lawyer, Acritas Star 2019 - 2020 Listed, Benchmark Asia-Pacific: The Definitive Guide to the Leading Disputes Firms and Lawyers in the Region 2014
Vice-President, Law Society of Singapore; Member, Singapore Academy of Law Professional Affairs Committee; Board Member, Maxwell Chambers Pte Ltd; Honorary Legal Counsel, Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
Recognized Practitioner (Dispute Resolution), Chambers Asia-Pacific: Leading Lawyers for Business 2017; Recommended Lawyer (Dispute resolution); The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2018 - 2021; Recommended Lawyer (Restructuring and insolvency), The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020; Recognized Lawyer (Media Law), The Best Lawyers in Singapore, 2021 - 2022
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