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Hilary Rupawalla is an associate of the firm and an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Before joining August Law, Hilary worked at the Singapore office of an English law firm. She has also worked in some of Singapore’s leading commercial litigation and family law practices.

In the field of commercial litigation, Hilary has acted in various matters including contractual disputes, breach of director’s duties, striking out applications and insolvency matters such as judicial management and applications for examination of judgement debtor. Hilary also has experience drafting shareholder agreements, employment contracts and personal legal instruments such as wills, lasting powers of attorney and deed polls.

Hilary has considerable experience in the field of matrimonial law, particularly in cross-border and high net worth contentious and non-contentious divorces, including choice of jurisdiction and/or choice of forum, financial proceedings after an overseas divorce, drafting of multi-jurisdictional separation agreements, enforcement and variation of maintenance applications, the relocation of children across international borders and custody and care and control applications. She has substantial expertise in advocating for her clients in both court-led mediation and contested ancillary matters proceedings.

Memberships / Appointments

• The Law Society of Singapore
• The Singapore Academy of Law

Qualifications / Admissions

• LLB (Hons), The University of Manchester
• Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore

Testimonials

What Our Clients say

…helped me achieve a positive outcome…I’m thankful to him…and I strongly recommend him…

Adrian 10

…what impressed me most was his professionalism and no-nonsense approach. He quickly gained my confidence and trust…

Adrian 9

…Adrian is a rock, a fighter for my family. He anchored us when we were sinking and feeling lost. His compassion for people, plus his compelling drive to right the wrong gave us hope at a time when we needed it…

Adrian 8

…He combines his knowledge and experience in the legal field with a heartfelt compassion for his client and a strong determination to win – whatever it takes…

Adrian 7

…Adrian is an unconventional tactician and a witty advocate…

Adrian 6

…very professional…glad to recommend Adrian…

Adrian 5

…His resourcefulness, experience and ability to articulate his points helped us to win the case. We are extremely thankful to Adrian and his team for their hard work…

Adrian 4

…He was able to manoeuvre strategically with each development in the case and at the same time, able to empathise with us each and every step of the way…

Adrian 3

…Adrian was calm and well prepared in attendance at every hearing…

Adrian 2

…professional, concise and composed…

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Nadia’s practice represents a broad cross-section of the kind of legal services that most businesses and individuals typically need, regardless of industry sector or client profile, with a particular focus on dispute resolution.

She regularly advises corporate and private clients on schemes of arrangement, bankruptcy proceedings, trade disputes, employment disputes and a wide array of other contractual and tortious claims from fraud to defamation. Her litigation practice draws upon her experience representing clients in complex multi-jurisdictional cases involving misappropriation of funds and shareholder disputes. She has also represented numerous employers and employees in claims relating to wrongful dismissal, breach of employment contracts and harassment in the workplace. She has significant experience handling highly contentious cases of all kinds from State Courts to Court of Appeal level.

Her matrimonial practice features cross-border disputes regarding child custody and the enforcement of maintenance as well as High Court litigation pertaining to the division of substantial matrimonial assets located in multiple jurisdictions. Her criminal practice includes experience representing clients in prosecutions for drug offences, sexual offences and violent offences ranging from voluntarily causing hurt to homicide. She also has experience representing children charged with criminal offences.

Nadia’s non-contentious practice includes the drafting of various commercial agreements such as shareholders’ agreements and distribution agreements as well as personal legal instruments such as wills, lasting powers of attorney and deed polls.

Nadia is on the panel of lawyers of a number of embassies in Singapore.

Nadia is also a Consultant in a leading London law firm, Branch Austin McCormick LLP, in their dispute resolution, employment and family law departments.

Qualifications / Admissions

• LLB (Hons), National University of Singapore
• Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
• Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales
• Solicitor of the Supureme Court of Ireland

Memberships / Appointments

• The Law Society of Singapore
• The Singapore Academy of Law
• Irish Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
• Criminal Practice Committee of the Law Society of Singapore
• Singapore Association of Women Lawyers
• The Medico-Legal Society of Singapore
• AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers
• American Bar Association
• Irish-American Bar Association of New York
• The Law Society of England & Wales
• The Law Society of Ireland

In The Media

• “Lawyers report surge in queries related to issues triggered by coronavirus pandemic” – The Straits Times, 26 April 2020
• “Intellectually disabled boy gets reformative training for raping teen girl” – Yahoo News, 12 March 2018
• “Problematic neighbours? Here are 4 things you can do when the kampung spirit disappears” – Channel NewsAsia, 14 January 2018
• “SMRT settles lawsuit over escalator fall” – The Straits Times, 5 May 2016
• “Shangri-La shooting: Man who encouraged friend to crash through barrier jailed, caned” – Channel Newsasia, 21 December 2015
• “Horror at home: Most child abuse cases here involve caretakers” – The New Paper, 1 November 2015
• “Does an ex-wife really get half the man’s money in a divorce” – Moneysmart.sg, 15 October 2015

Publications

• Are you a victim of sexual assault or harassment?
• Indemnity provisions in contracts – are they that important?
• 3 Ways to Recover Your Unpaid Invoices
• All You Need To Know About Singapore’s Employment Law in 5 Minutes
• Process Agents in Singapore
• 8 Creative Ways of Proving Your Location for Your Legal Case (Even If You Have No Witnesses)
• What happens if my ex-spouse does not give me access to my child?
• Repealing Section 377A
• What will happen to my HDB flat after I get a divorce?
• Having child custody issues across the border?
• The Law in Singapore on Single Mothers – Is there more to be done?
• What constitutes elderly abuse?
• Single Fathers in Singapore – Overcoming Legal Obstacles
• 5 Times when the Non-Compete Clauses in your Employment Contract Probably Aren’t Enforceable
• Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore – Vol 16(3) Road Traffic, (2019 Ed.)
• Atkin’s Court Forms – Singapore, Chapters XXXVII & LI
• Doing business with foreign companies safely
• COVID-19 Commercial Lease Issues in Singapore: What to Do
• COVID-19: Temporary Relief from Legal Obligations
• FAQ: Movement and Assembly during Circuit Breaker
• FAQ: Employment rights in the time of COVID-19
• The impact of COVID19 on access/custody arrangements in Singapore
• Divorce and separation during COVID-19
• Domestic violence during COVID-19

Selected Cases

• OMG Holdings Pte Ltd v Pos Ad Sdn Bhd [2012] 4 SLR 231: Unjust enrichment, restitution, IP licencing, passing off, restraint of trade, misrepresentation, pleadings, limitation
• TAT v TAU [2015] SGFC 19: Custody, care and control, access, relocation
• THH v THI [2015] SGFC 135: Interim maintenance for wife and child
• PP v Rosdi Bin Joenet [2016] SGHC 58: Sentencing for homicide in case of mental illness.
• PP v ASR [2018] SGHC 94: Suitability of reformatory training as sentence for aggravated rape where offender was intellectually disabled child.

Testimonials

What Our Clients say

…My case was extremely complicated spanning continents. Nadia held my hand every step of the way giving me the confidence to see it through. Her intellect and understanding of the law are beyond doubt but it was the level of empathy and compassion that helped me through a very dark time. I have nothing but admiration for Nadia and will always be in her debt. Therefore I can honestly say that I would recommend Nadia without hesitation…

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…She was empathetic, and her advice and tone greatly reassured me. I opted to seek her expertise in seeing the matter out fully. I’m delighted to say that her assistance and professionalism in handling a stressful few weeks was much appreciated. Would absolutely seek her assistance if I ever need it again…

Nadia 18

…I really like Nadia’s knowledge and her creative way of giving advice for legal matters. She’s always a great help and a fast thinker…

Nadia 17

…Her honest approach has changed some of my perceptions about the legal profession and in the future I would not hesitate to engage or recommend her services…

Nadia 16

…A thoughtful and diligent lawyer, Nadia handled my case efficiently and compassionately. It was a pleasure to work with her towards a successful outcome…

Nadia 15

…We are so glad to have engaged Nadia’s help, who is an outstanding and exemplary lawyer…Nadia is extremely patient, full of empathy and highly efficient as she handled our matters with her utmost professionalism. We felt so at ease and appreciate all her efforts in helping us resolving our worries…

Nadia 14

…Nadia has been understanding and approachable. She is very professional and was efficient in meeting the tight deadline…

Nadia 13

…we are extremely pleased with her professional work. Ms Nadia possesses a sharp legal mind…Her warm personality coupled with her diligent and sincere attitude made working with Ms Nadia a pleasant experience…

Nadia 12

…Mrs. Moynihan is one of the finest attorneys and persons you will ever meet. Her approach to law is both extremely thorough and meticulous, while at the same time, her personality is warm, kind, and generous…

Nadia 11

…To Nadia, her clients matter…I could not recommend her any higher…

Nadia 10

…After meeting with many lawyers, I felt that Nadia listened, showed compassion and acted in a manner befitting of a person with integrity…I have and will refer her again, and again to others…

Nadia 9

…Nadia is warm, personable and she has excellent listening skills. I particularly appreciated her efficiency and the swiftness with which she put my case together…proactive, kind, understanding, sensitive and non-judgmental…

Nadia 8

…she is highly professional, responsive and knowledgeable…extremely diligent…

Nadia 7

…I made the right choice…compassionate and sympathetic…an upstanding professional…

Nadia 6

…I can’t thank her enough…

Nadia 5

…We have total faith in Nadia…

Nadia 4

…Nadia had a sincere desire to help without overcharging for it…

Nadia 3

…Her professionalism, empathy and sharp intellect impressed me…

Nadia 2

…Nadia is my go-to solicitor in Singapore…

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Memberships / Appointments

• The Law Society of Singapore
• The Singapore Academy of Law

Selected Cases

• Low Heng Leon Andy v Low Kian Beng Lawrence [2017] SGHC 200: Probate dispute
• Tang Ling Lee v PP [2018] SGHC 18: Benchmark sentencing for negligently causing grievous hurt in a road traffic case
• TSF v TSE [2018] SGCA 49: International child custody dispute
• PP v Poong Foo Yun [2010] SGDC 423: Sexual offences against minor
• Wong Meng Cheong and another v Ling Ai Wah and another [2011] SGHC 233: Claim by deputies on behalf of person without mental capacity
• Thu Aung Zaw v Ku Swee Boon [2017] SGHC 265: Setting aside summary judgment
• Carlsberg Singapore Pte Ltd v Laurels Food Suppliers (Pte.) Limited [2018] SGDC 32: Distribution agreement, proof of evidence
• UCA v UCB [2017] SGFC 65: Division of matrimonial assets

Testimonials

What Our Clients say

…helped me achieve a positive outcome…I’m thankful to him…and I strongly recommend him…

Adrian 10

…what impressed me most was his professionalism and no-nonsense approach. He quickly gained my confidence and trust…

Adrian 9

…Adrian is a rock, a fighter for my family. He anchored us when we were sinking and feeling lost. His compassion for people, plus his compelling drive to right the wrong gave us hope at a time when we needed it…

Adrian 8

…He combines his knowledge and experience in the legal field with a heartfelt compassion for his client and a strong determination to win – whatever it takes…

Adrian 7

…Adrian is an unconventional tactician and a witty advocate…

Adrian 6

…very professional…glad to recommend Adrian…

Adrian 5

…His resourcefulness, experience and ability to articulate his points helped us to win the case. We are extremely thankful to Adrian and his team for their hard work…

Adrian 4

…He was able to manoeuvre strategically with each development in the case and at the same time, able to empathise with us each and every step of the way…

Adrian 3

…Adrian was calm and well prepared in attendance at every hearing…

Adrian 2

…professional, concise and composed…

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