About Clearwater Law

Clearwater Law was established in Singapore with a clear purpose: to provide legal services that businesses can actually use. We noticed that many companies, particularly those in their early stages, found traditional legal services difficult to access or understand. We set out to change that.

Our practice focuses on three core areas where businesses frequently need assistance: entity formation, employment documentation, and intellectual property considerations. These are areas where clarity matters, where documentation needs to be both compliant and practical, and where businesses benefit from straightforward guidance rather than complex jargon.

We've structured our services with transparency in mind. Each service has a defined scope, clear deliverables, and a fixed fee. This approach allows businesses to understand exactly what they're receiving and what it will involve. There are no hourly rates, no surprise charges, and no ambiguity about what's included.

Our team works from our office in Singapore's central business district. We're familiar with the local business environment and the practical considerations that Singapore companies face. Whether you're establishing a new entity, reviewing your employment documents, or exploring intellectual property protection, we aim to provide guidance that's both legally sound and practically useful.

We value clear communication. When we review documents or provide consultation, we explain our reasoning and the implications of different options. We believe that informed clients make better decisions, and that understanding the "why" behind legal recommendations is as important as the recommendations themselves.

Our Team

Experienced professionals committed to providing thoughtful legal guidance

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Margaret Wong

Managing Partner

Margaret leads our business formation practice, guiding clients through entity selection and incorporation processes with clarity and efficiency.

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David Lim

Senior Associate

David specializes in employment documentation, helping businesses maintain appropriate policies and contracts that work in practice.

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Sarah Tan

Associate Counsel

Sarah advises on intellectual property matters, helping businesses understand their options for protecting brands, products, and creative works.

Our Standards

The principles that guide our practice and client service

Professional Credentials

All team members are qualified legal practitioners admitted to practice in Singapore, maintaining current professional certifications and continuing education requirements.

Clear Communication

We explain legal concepts in plain language, ensuring clients understand their options and the reasoning behind our recommendations. Clarity is fundamental to our approach.

Document Quality

Our documentation undergoes thorough review to ensure accuracy, clarity, and practical effectiveness. We maintain quality control processes for all deliverables.

Information Handling

Client information is treated with appropriate care and discretion, following established protocols for document handling, communication, and record keeping.

Timeline Reliability

Each service includes a defined timeline for completion. We respect your time and maintain accountability for delivering work within the stated timeframes.

Transparent Engagement

Our services have clear scopes and fixed fees. You know what's included, what will be delivered, and what it will involve before engagement begins.

Our Values

Accessibility

Legal services should be understandable and obtainable. We structure our services to remove unnecessary complexity, making it straightforward for businesses to get the guidance they need. Our fixed-fee approach and clear service descriptions help businesses understand exactly what they're receiving.

Practical Focus

Documents and advice need to work in real business situations. We consider both compliance requirements and practical implementation when providing services. Our goal is to deliver solutions that businesses can actually use, not just technically correct documents that sit in a drawer.

Honest Guidance

We provide straightforward assessments of situations and options. If a service isn't the right fit for a particular situation, we'll say so. We'd rather have clients make informed decisions than proceed with engagements that aren't likely to be useful to them.

Professional Integrity

We maintain high standards for our work and conduct. This includes staying current with relevant developments, following professional protocols, and handling client matters with appropriate care. Our reputation is built on consistent, reliable service delivery.

Our Approach to Legal Services