Our Team

Our Management

SAmuel Yuen

Managing Director,
Head of Corporate Practice Group Team Lead (Startups and Transactional)

Kevin Chua

Senior Director,
Corporate Practice Group Team Lead (Regulatory and Securities)

Lim Fung Peen

Director,
Head of Family Practice Group

Amos Cai

Director,
Head of Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Wendy Tan

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Wendy Tan

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Prior to joining Yuen Law LLC, Wendy Tan was with the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law from 2007 to 2020, where she served as head of HR, Finance, Procurement and Corporate Communications. She played a pivotal role in transforming the administration of key corporate services functions, and was instrumental in the staffing and set-up of processes within each unit when the functions were decentralised.

She also led the overhaul of the Alumni Relations and Development section’s operations and developed a functional workflow for student financial aid administration. At the University level, Wendy successfully implemented improvements to finance systems through business process reengineering initiatives, as co-lead of the team tasked to review Accounts Receivables processes.

Wendy’s experience in managing a diverse scope of responsibilities on the work front and as "minister of home affairs" as a mother of three (2 human, 1 furkid) has given her in-depth working knowledge of relational, operational and administrative matters within an organisation. She believes that employees make the organisation and subscribes to Konosuke Matsushita’s “people before products” philosophy.

At Yuen Law, she aims to provide contextualised recommendations and solutions in the areas of human resources and general administration, and assist the management in effective policy formulation and strategic decision-making that will enable the organisation by first enabling the employees.

Cheryl Mok

Manager, Business Development

Cheryl Mok

Manager, Business Development

Graphic Design (Hons)
Communication Design (Diploma)
LaSalle College of the Arts, Class of 2009

Cheryl Mok brings over a decade of invaluable experience in the legal industry to her role as the Business Development Manager at Yuen Law LLC. Since joining the firm in 2012, Cheryl has grown with Yuen Law and has been instrumental in its evolution from a one-man lawyer practice to the thriving medium-sized entity it is today.

In her early years with the firm, Cheryl's responsibilities encompassed a wide range of tasks. These included handling intellectual property and corporate secretarial matters, probate and administration affairs, to overseeing the firm’s bookkeeping and operational matters—a testament to her willingness to roll up her sleeves and tackle any challenge, much like in a startup environment.

In her current capacity, Cheryl leads the firm's business development and marketing efforts. She expands the firm's digital footprint and effectively reaches a wider audience through social media and online marketing. Cheryl strategically enhances the firm's profile through legal ranking submissions, helping Yuen Law LLC improve its position and strive to become a market leader.

Central to Cheryl's responsibilities is ensuring excellent client care. She coordinates client engagement events that foster meaningful connections, driving satisfaction and fostering lasting loyalty. Cheryl also provides guidance to the team on client care and communications.

Beyond her primary role, Cheryl actively contributes to the firm's compliance and corporate functions. She played a key role in implementing anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism policies. Moreover, Cheryl spearheaded the transition to a streamlined legal practice file management system, enhancing operational efficiency across the firm.

Woo Meng Hwei

Manager, Finance

Woo Meng Hwei

Manager, Finance

Meng Hwei is the Finance Manager at Yuen Law LLC.

Meng Hwei has been an accounting professional for more than 20 years, with extensive experiences general accounting and internal control processes. Meng Hwei has served stints in local enterprises and MNCs. 

Prior to joining Yuen Law, Meng Hwei was a finance and grant manager at a local charity organization where she helped to set up and streamline the reporting of the grant progress and financial report, while ensuring that internal controls are adhered to.

Integrity and trust are values she abides by. One of her favourite mottos is “Do not do unto others, what you do not want others to do unto you”. She also believes in continuous learning. These values and principles have helped her tremendously in her well-being and career growth.

Meng Hwei enjoys playing mahjong, board games, music related activities, outdoors and travel.

Our Lawyers

Under the leadership of veteran legal practitioners, our dynamic team of dedicated, street smart lawyers puts clients at the heart of all we do.

Corporate Practice

SAmuel Yuen

Managing Director,
Head of Corporate Practice Group Team Lead (Startups and Transactional)

Kevin Chua

Senior Director,
Corporate Practice Group Team Lead (Regulatory and Securities)

Angeline Wong

Director,
Corporate Practice Group

Valerie Ho

Senior Associate, Corporate Practice Group

Valerie Ho

Senior Associate, Corporate Practice Group

LLB (Hons)
Singapore Management University, Class of 2018
Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Valerie Ho is a Senior Associate with Yuen Law LLC.

Valerie trained in general litigation and has prior experience with dispute resolution involving litigation, mediation and adjudication. As a Senior Associate with Yuen Law, she has assisted in advisory work for corporate issues as well as advising, drafting and reviewing of commercial agreements.

Valerie recognises that the law is a minefield and aims to help clients navigate that minefield by providing practical solutions to achieve their goals.

Disputes Practice

Amos Cai

Director,
Head of Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Denise Teo

Director,
Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Lim Yun Heng

Associate Director,
Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Kieran Pillai

Associate, Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Kieran Pillai

Associate, Disputes Resolution Practice Group

LLB (Hons)
National University of Singapore, Class of 2021
Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Kieran is an Associate at Yuen Law LLC.

He trained with the Disputes Team at Yuen Law LLC and then joined the team as an associate after being called to the bar. Kieran has acted for and advised clients in a wide spectrum of civil and commercial litigation matters including shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, property-related disputes and personal injury matters amongst others.

A firm believer that lawyers ought to play their part in alleviating injustice in society, Kieran spearheaded several pro-bono initiatives during his schooling days. Kieran currently serves as a pro bono lawyer with the Singapore Law Society’s Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS).

In his free time, Kieran can be found cycling along the north-eastern coast of Singapore.

Jolene Song

Associate, Disputes Resolution Practice Group

Jolene Song

Associate, Disputes Resolution Practice Group

LLB (Hons)
National University of Singapore, Class of 2022
Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Jolene is an Associate at Yuen Law LLC.

Prior to joining the firm, she trained in Litigation (Marine and International Trade) where she assisted in acting for a party in a high value shipbuilding dispute involving construction and delivery issues that necessitated major repairs on the vessel. Jolene is also experienced in various civil and commercial matters, in which her intellectual curiosity has served her well in engaging with the law.

To provide the most effective legal representation, Jolene works closely with her clients to better understand their needs. Through this, she is able to provide her clients with strategic solutions to achieve favourable outcomes in their best interest.

Jolene enjoys spending time exploring music, dance, and handicraft in her spare time.

Family Practice

Lim Fung Peen

Director,
Head of Family Practice Group

Kayshavani Kuppusamy

Associate Director,
Family Practice Group

Chua Hong Hui

Associate, Family Practice Group

Chua Hong Hui

Associate, Family Practice Group

LLB
Singapore Management University, 2022
Advocate and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore

Hong Hui is a Junior Associate at Yuen Law LLC.

She has a strong focus in the practice of family law, having acted for and advised clients in a wide range of family-related matters, including, adoptions, divorces, deputyship, child abduction/relocation, maintenance-related applications, and matters under the Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA).

Hong Hui firmly believes in collaborative practice and therapeutic justice - espoused by the Family Courts of Singapore. She is protective of her clients’ interests and works hard to provide favourable outcomes, whether it involves working towards a settlement at a mediation or advancing her clients’ case in a contested court hearing. In her free time, Hong Hui enjoys crocheting.

Integrated Property Practice

Tris Xavier

Associate Director,
Head of Integrated Property Practice Group

Affiliate

Nancy Thio

Principal Senior Associate,
Affiliate Practitioner

Support Team

Our clients benefit from the proficient service from our support team members, who are empowered beyond administrative duties to assist in client needs as well.

Serene Tan

Senior Manager, Integrated Property

Serene Tan

Senior Manager, Integrated Property

Serene Tan is Manager (Private Client) at Yuen Law LLC.

Serene is a veteran of the conveyancing practice, with more than 30 years’ experience. Serene has variously been a member of the conveyancing practices of various large and medium sized Singapore law practices and has over the years gained a vast wealth of know-how in property transactions and documentation work.

A highly organised person, Serene is quietly effective and an indispensable asset in any property transaction. Her vast experience allows her to anticipate and pre-empt potential problems in each transaction. Serene excels particularly in supporting sale and purchase, redemption, refinancing and mortgage transactions.

In her free time, Serene ushers at her local church and serves with its local chapter of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Serene also plays the ukulele as a member of a bluegrass band. Serene is a proud mother of 2 lovely young adults Cassandra and Ericson.

Wendy Tan

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Wendy Tan

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Cheryl Mok

Manager, Business Development

Cheryl Mok

Manager, Business Development

Graphic Design (Hons)
Communication Design (Diploma)
LaSalle College of the Arts, Class of 2009

Riikka Loisamo

Manager, Business Development (Foreign Desk)

Riikka Loisamo

Manager, Business Development (Foreign Desk)

LLM, National University of Singapore
M.Sc. (Economics), Aalto University
LLB, University of Helsinki

Riikka is our Business Development Manager (Foreign Desk).

Riikka has extensive experience in the international banking industry, specializing in fields such as corporate banking, compliance and management of share-based incentive schemes. Before joining Yuen Law, Riikka was in charge of the Danish customer portfolio in a Nordic bank where she helped to grow her customers’ business in Southeast Asia.

Inspired by the startup culture, Riikka is also responsible for the investor relations at Slush Singapore, an event and a movement developing the startup ecosystem in Singapore. The first event was held in September 2016 with over 2000 attendees, 160 investors and 200 startups participating.

Riikka is a Finn and a Singapore PR, and she has been calling the Little Red Dot her home for the past six years. She is also a board member of Finnish Business Council of Singapore, a position where she can support Nordic companies to expand their operations into Southeast Asian market. Riikka loves to travel to explore new cultures and cuisines. And in 2017 she will finally run that full marathon.

Woo Meng Hwei

Manager, Finance

Woo Meng Hwei

Manager, Finance

Diploma in Business
Temasek Polytechnic, Class of 2021

Bernice is a Business Development Executive at Yuen Law. She supports the Family Practice practice group in conveyancing and probate matters.

Bernice graduated with a Diploma in Business from Temasek Polytechnic in 2021. As a young and inquisitive individual, she embraces every opportunity to learn and cultivate her knowledge of legal matters, so that she can better serve the firm’s clients.

Bernice believes in putting the customer first and takes pride in keeping the clients happy and satisfied. Bernice’s commitment to excellent customer service is seen in her responsiveness and attentiveness to the clients’ needs.

Her life outside work sees her whipping up dishes in the kitchen. Bernice is an avid listener of second-generation Korean Pop music.

Tara Renee Ungson

Assistant Manager, Business Development

Tara Renee Ungson

Assistant Manager, Business Development

Hotel and Restaurant Management,
St. Scholastica’s College, Class of 2008

Born and raised in the Philippines, Tara graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Over the years, Tara has served in various hospitality companies which includes hotels and airlines, where she excelled in providing exceptional customer service to clients. She also enjoyed a fruitful stint in corporate events planning.

Singapore has been her home for eight years since she landed a job in one of the leading banks in the country prior to joining Yuen Law.

Tara is a team player with a strong work ethic, and has the aptitude to foster positive relationships. This allows her to deliver the highest level of customer service and to build long-lasting relationship with our clients.

Tara is a lover of music and an adrenaline junkie. Outside work, if she’s not dancing or playing the piano, you can find her trying out a new sport or jumping off planes and waterfalls.

Brendan Kok

Senior Legal Executive, Integrated Property

Brendan Kok

Senior Legal Executive, Integrated Property

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,
University at Buffalo, New York, Class of 2013

Ever dependable, Brendan is a pillar of strength to the Yuen Law community. He is also the go-to executive for a wide spectrum of our legal practice, including conveyancing and other real estate transactions, notarial services, as well as matters related to the Mental Capacity Act, such as Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Brendan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York in 2013. Thereafter, he travelled the world, living in Italy, the UK and Australia for some time before returning to Singapore.

Outside work, he enjoys family time, Theological discussions, Gregorian Chant, trying not to forget his Italian and playing with Leila – his Singapore Special.

Daniel Chong

Senior Executive, Finance

Daniel Chong

Senior Executive, Finance

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons),
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Class of 2016

Daniel is our Finance Executive.

Daniel started his career in Singapore shortly after graduating from the University.

Prior to joining Yuen Law, he worked as an accountant in various industries such as food & beverage, logistics, manufacturing, and banking & finance.

Daniel believes continuous learning is the key to success. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty – Henry Ford.”

Outside of work, Daniel enjoys having a few good sips at pubs or playing computer games.

Bernice Tan

Legal Executive, Family

Bernice Tan

Legal Executive, Family

Diploma in Business
Temasek Polytechnic, Class of 2021

Bernice is a Legal Executive at Yuen Law. She supports the Family Practice practice group in estate planning and family matters.

Outside of work, she enjoys being at the intersection of strategy and luck in tabletop games. Bernice is also an avid fan of second-generation Korean Pop and pop punk music.

Caroline Tedoen

Executive, Corporate

Caroline Tedoen

Executive, Corporate

Associate Degree in Applied Science
Borough Manhattan Community College, New York, USA, Class of 2009

Caroline supports the Corporate Practice Group at Yuen Law in corporate secretarial matters. Prior to joining Yuen Law, Caroline worked at two professional services firms in Singapore, where she helped to service clients in corporate secretarial and accounting matters.  

Caroline's genuine care and concern for colleagues and clients help her build good working relationships.

Caroline has worked and lived in many cities across the globe. In her early years, she grew up in Indonesia, and later, pursued an associate degree at the Borough Manhattan Community College in the state of New York. Having studied and worked in Indonesia, United States and Singapore for more than a decade, Caroline’s life experiences has taught her to appreciate diversity and culture.

Outside of work, Caroline enjoys reading and hiking.

Chin Xiu Yi

Legal Executive, Business Development

Chin Xiu Yi

Legal Executive, Business Development

Xiu Yi is a legal executive, and supports the Integrated Property Practice practice group, in conveyancing, intellectual property and insolvency matters.

Xiu Yi graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Prior to joining Yuen Law, Xiu Yi worked in communications and marketing for a non-profit organisation and a private country club. She also enjoyed a productive stint at a food and beverage services company, in a supervisory role.

Proficient in English and Mandarin, Xiu Yi uses her communication skills to bridge the communication between our lawyers and clients. Xiu Yi is a big believer in teamwork and collaboration. She works closely with the team to help clients achieve a well-communicated goal. .

Outside of work, Xiu Yi enjoys travelling to learn about other cultures, and painting.

Josephine Budiana

Legal Executive, Corporate

Josephine Budiana

Legal Executive, Corporate

Ken Law

Executive, Finance

Ken Law

Executive, Finance

Diploma in Finance and Accounting,
Omega International College, Class of 2017

Ken was born and raised in Malaysia. Prior to joining Yuen Law, Ken worked at Resorts World Sentosa as Finance Executive, where he handled AML/CFT (anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism) matters.

Ken is a Finance Executive at Yuen Law, assisting in billing and payment processing matters. Ken is a keen listener and actively seeks to understand clients’ needs.

In his free time, Ken enjoys diving as he finds exploring coral reefs and the deep blue the best way to relax and recharge.

Kirsten Hoon

Executive

Kirsten Hoon

Executive

Kirsten brings with her 20 years of experience in Administrative Support, of which over 8 years has been directly supporting senior management positions.

Kirsten is currently assisting the Family and Private Wealth Department, as a Conveyancing Executive. She is eager to learn the ropes of Conveyancing and to grow with the firm.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and brisk walking.

Liu Ziyi

Executive, Business Development

Liu Ziyi

Executive, Business Development

Master of Science, University of Birmingham, 2022

Liu Ziyi is a Business Development Executive at the firm, providing support to the Corporate Practice Group. With her fluency in Mandarin, her native language, she plays a vital role in bridging communication gaps with the firm's Chinese clients. Leveraging her cultural background, she ensures clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Before joining Yuen Law, Ziyi gained valuable experience working as an accountant in a construction company. This background has equipped her with a solid foundation in financial matters, enhancing her ability to contribute effectively to the firm's business development efforts.

Ziyi is driven by her passion for continuous learning and growth. She approaches each task with enthusiasm and determination, seeking new opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ziyi enjoys exploring new cultures through travel and indulging her passion for photography. These pursuits not only enrich her personal experiences but also inspire creativity and curiosity in her professional life.

Melissa Chai

Legal Executive, Disputes Resolution

Melissa Chai

Legal Executive, Disputes Resolution

Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons),
Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia), Class of 2020

Melissa assists our Disputes Practice Group in civil and commercial litigation matters.

Melissa graduated from the Universiti Utara Malaysia with a Bachelor of Laws Second Class Honours (Upper) in 2020. Prior to joining Yuen Law, Melissa completed her pupillage at a medium sized conveyancing firm in Kulai, Johor, and was called to the Malaysian bar in 2021.

As a self-motivated and driven individual, Melissa embraces new challenges and seizes opportunities to learn and explore different practice areas in law.

Melissa is passionate about volunteer work. Her experience in serving the underprivileged and elderly has taught her to be a good listener and how to show care and concern for others, allowing her to connect with colleagues and clients better. .

Melissa is a nature lover and enjoys making time for a hike or a walk in the park.

Meredith Ng

Legal Executive, Corporate

Meredith Ng

Legal Executive, Corporate

Rachel Soh

Legal Executive, Disputes Resolution

Rachel Soh

Legal Executive, Disputes Resolution

Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hons),
Multimedia University (Malacca Campus), Class of 2021

Rachel is a legal executive at our firm.

Before joining Yuen Law, she commenced her legal journey at a law firm based in Kuala Lumpur where she focused on Conveyancing, Intellectual Property, and Corporate matters. Rachel was then called to the High Court of Malaya in 2022.

Within our Disputes Resolution Practice Group, Rachel assists with a wide range of Civil and Commercial Litigation cases.

Rachel is recognized for her unwavering dedication, efficiency under high stakes, and commitment to providing exceptional legal support to her team. She is comfortable in taking ownership of her work and a knack for finding creative and effective solutions to challenges.

Rachel loves connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. She also enjoys outdoor activities as a nature enthusiast.

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Our Management

Wendy Tan

Cheryl Mok

Woo Meng Hwei

Our Lawyers

Corporate Practice

Valerie Ho

Disputes Practice

Kieran Pillai

Jolene Song

Family Practice

Chua Hong Hui

Integrated Property Practice

Affiliate

Support Team

Serene Tan

Wendy Tan

Cheryl Mok

Riikka Loisamo

Woo Meng Hwei

Tara Renee Ungson

Brendan Kok

Daniel Chong

Bernice Tan

Caroline Tedoen

Chin Xiu Yi

Josephine Budiana

Ken Law

Kirsten Hoon

Liu Ziyi

Melissa Chai

Meredith Ng

Rachel Soh

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