Una Khng: Director at Helmsman LLC

Experience

Una Khng is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in dispute resolution. She began her career as a Justices’ Law Clerk in the Supreme Court of Singapore. After completing her clerkship, she went on to establish a disputes resolution practice at one of the largest law firms in Singapore. Her career trajectory includes holding appointments as District Judge and Assistant Registrar at the Supreme Court of Singapore, where she presided over civil hearings and managed cases in the Companies, Insolvency, Trusts, and Arbitration cluster. In April 2019, Una was appointed Deputy Divisional Registrar of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC). She was an integral member of the team behind the establishment of the SICC and was also involved in the Court of Appeal Registry and the Secretariat of the Rules of Court Working Party.

Specialty

Una Khng specializes in commercial disputes, covering both domestic and international disputes across a broad spectrum. Her practice includes complex financial structured products, cryptocurrencies, joint venture and shareholder disputes, breaches of trusts, contract disputes, fraud, misrepresentation, white-collar crime, and judicial review. She is experienced in litigation and arbitration, having appeared in the Singapore courts and international arbitrations (including SIAC, ICC, LCIA). Una also advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters.

Education

Una Khng holds a Master's Degree in Law (BA (Law)) and is an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, registered with the Law Society of Singapore. Achievements and Recognition

• Awards:
  • Prize for Commercial Practice in the Singapore Bar examinations
• Industry Rankings:
  • Not specified in the sources provided.
• Leadership Roles:
  • Director and Head of Commercial Disputes Practice Group at Helmsman LLC
  • District Judge and Assistant Registrar at the Supreme Court of Singapore
  • Deputy Divisional Registrar of the Singapore International Commercial Court
• Major Case Successes:
  • Not specified in the sources provided.
• Contributions to Award-Winning Projects:
  • Integral member of the team behind the establishment of the Singapore International Commercial Court