Yanguang Ker

Yanguang also has a recognized practice in labor and employment law, being recommended by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2021) as a “rising star in the realm of investigations” and by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2022) as a "formidable lawyer" who "delivers results."

He also regularly advises companies subject to government regulatory investigations and individuals in white collar criminal proceedings under anticorruption and money-laundering legislation.

Yanguang provides legal advice and representation with an emphasis on achieving the best outcome for the client with the most cost-effective strategy.

He specializes in complex financial disputes and has acted for plaintiffs and defendants in high-value claims for breach of contract, minority oppression, restitution and the enforcement of international arbitral awards in Singapore. Previous clients include private equity funds, foreign corporate groups, high net worth individuals and listed companies. He also has substantial experience in construction disputes in Singapore and the Middle East, and in defending professional consultants in professional negligence and breach of contract claims. He has represented clients at all levels of the Singapore Courts and in Singapore and London-seated arbitrations under the ICC and SIAC Rules.

He regularly advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including employment agreements, enforcement of post-termination restrictions, COVID-related queries, drafting of employment handbooks, employee terminations and settlements, internal company investigations into alleged employee wrongdoing, and responsible retrenchments.

With respect to white-collar criminal litigation, he has experience advising clients who have had their assets frozen under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act.

Believing in access to justice for all, Yanguang is an active volunteer with the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme in Singapore to provide pro bono legal advice and representation to accused persons for various criminal offenses. As junior counsel, he has also represented accused persons facing capital punishment under the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences run by the Supreme Court of Singapore.