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Victor Yao

Victor Yao

Associate, Clifford Chance Asia*

Associate, Clifford Chance Asia*
Victor Yao

*Clifford Chance Asia is a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore between Clifford Chance Pte Ltd and Cavenagh Law LLP

Victor Yao is an Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice of Cavenagh Law LLP.

Victor handles a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters, including shareholder litigation, construction arbitration, and restructuring and insolvency. Victor also has experience in corporate investigations.

  • Acting for minority shareholders in relation to a minority oppression claim in the High Court of Singapore
  • Acting for an international financial institution in an SIAC arbitration in relation to unpaid interest and other coupon payments valued in excess of USD 100 million
  • Acting for the subsidiary of an international media company in an SIAC arbitration in relation to the valuation of shares valued in excess of USD 30 million
  • Assisting with an internal investigation by an international financial institution into allegations of fraudulent claims under standby letters of credit

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Career and qualifications

  • National University of Singapore (LL.B) 2017
  • New York University (LL.M) 2017
  • Deputy Public Prosecutor / State Counsel 2017
  • Justices' Law Clerk 2020
  • Joined Clifford Chance Asia (Cavenagh Law) 2020
  • Admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore 2021

Professional bodies

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore