Gloria James-Civetta

What Gloria James-Civetta does

Gloria James-Civetta & Co (GJC Law) is a Singapore-based, founder-led law firm headquartered at Samsung Hub (3 Church Street) offering full-service legal representation across family law, criminal law, corporate and commercial law, civil disputes, employment law, estate planning, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm's core franchise is family law, with a particular emphasis on international divorce, cross-border family law matters for expatriates and HNW individuals, and collaborative/therapeutic-justice approaches; supporting capabilities include mediation (with a reported ~80% settlement rate at mediation), will writing and probate, and litigation in family, civil, and criminal courts.

The firm delivers services through a professional-services model: most matters are billed on a case-by-case, quote-based structure, with fixed-fee packages introduced specifically for probate and estate administration. Distribution is sales-led and direct, with client acquisition via the firm website, phone ([email protected]), and referrals, augmented by a content marketing engine (educational articles, social media across LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube, and earned media on CNA938 and in The Straits Times) and participation in industry conferences such as the Pacifica Congress and LAWASIA.

The firm competes on the personal reputation and credentials of founder Gloria James-Civetta (30+ years of experience; appointed by the Hague Conference on Private International Law to represent Singapore in international family law) and on a network of international alliances, most notably the International Family Law Alliance with Australia's Sayer Jones (established 2016) and a strategic alliance with China's JingShi Law Firm. Ownership is private with no external investment; the firm operates as a Singapore partnership serving primarily local residents, expatriates, HNW individuals, and a secondary base of corporate clients in Singapore and cross-border.

Name

Gloria James-Civetta

Legal name

Gloria James-Civetta & Co

Website

https://gjclaw.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GJC Law is a Singapore-based, founder-led full-service law firm specializing in family law—particularly international and high-net-worth divorce—alongside estate planning, criminal, civil, corporate, and employment matters, serving local residents, expatriates, and HNW clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA), Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Family law services
• Divorce representation
• Estate planning
• Cross-border mediation
• Civil litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Fees: Professional legal consultation services providing advice and legal opinions to clients on family law, divorce, estate planning, and other legal matters.
2. Legal Representation and Litigation: Legal representation in family courts, civil courts, criminal matters, and other litigation proceedings.
3. Estate Planning Services: Will writing, probate, trust establishment, and lasting power of attorney services with fixed-fee packages available.
4. Mediation Services: Neutral and lawyer-assisted mediation services for divorce, family disputes, civil claims, and commercial matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gloria James-Civetta & Co (GJC Law) is a Singapore-based full-service law firm delivering legal representation and advisory services across family law (local and international divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, high-net-worth divorce), criminal law, corporate and commercial law, employment law, civil disputes, and estate planning (wills, probate, trusts, lasting power of attorney). The firm also provides alternative dispute resolution through certified mediators and collaborative family practice lawyers, and coordinates cross-border matters through its International Family Law Alliance with Sayer Jones in Australia.

Product overview

Gloria James-Civetta & Co (GJC Law) is a full-service Singapore law firm offering legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal practice rather than a modular software product, providing Family Law Services (including divorce, child custody, and matrimonial asset division), Criminal Law Services, Corporate and Commercial Law Services, Employment Law Services, Civil Disputes Services, Estate Planning and Probate Services, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation, International Divorce Services for expatriates, and specialized High Net Worth Divorce Services. Additional support services include notary public and coroner's inquest representation. The firm also coordinates with international legal partners through its Family Law International Alliance with Sayer Jones (Australia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Law Services Comprehensive family law practice covering contested and uncontested divorce, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, division of matrimonial assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, adoption, personal protection orders, and international family law matters.
• Criminal Law Services Legal representation in criminal matters including white-collar and blue-collar crimes, litigation, and defense services for accused persons.
• Corporate and Commercial Law Services Legal advice and representation for corporate and commercial matters, including commercial leases and business disputes, for businesses operating in Singapore.
• Employment Law Services Legal counsel on employment law matters, workplace harassment cases, and related disputes for employers and employees.
• Civil Disputes Services Legal representation and counsel for civil litigation matters and dispute resolution outside of criminal and family law contexts.
• Estate Planning and Probate Services Estate planning including will writing, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, testamentary guardianship, probate and letters of administration, and estate dispute resolution, with affordable fixed-fee packages available for probate and estate administration.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Mediation and alternative dispute resolution services for family, civil, commercial, and business disputes, including collaborative family practice and divorce coaching. Around 80% of cases that go to mediation are successfully settled at mediation stage.
• International Divorce Services Cross-border divorce representation for expatriates and international clients, including jurisdiction advice, international prenuptial agreements, and coordination with overseas lawyers in USA, England, and Australia via the International Family Law Alliance.
• High Net Worth Divorce Services Specialized legal representation for high-value asset division, business interest division, and complex financial matters in divorce cases for wealthy individuals and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 80% of cases that go to mediation are successfully settled at mediation stage

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Sayer JonesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Joint sponsorship of Pacifica Congress Singapore Conference 2026 under the Family Law International Alliance partnership. Conference themed 'One World, Same Issues in Family Law' brings together family law professionals from Asia-Pacific region. Sponsorship reflects shared commitment to advancing international family law collaboration, supporting child-focused legal outcomes, and strengthening professional networks across jurisdictions.
• Sayer JonescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016International Family Law Alliance established in 2016 between Gloria James-Civetta & Co (Singapore) and Sayer Jones (Australia). Alliance provides comprehensive and strategic Family Law representation across South East Asia and Australasia. Includes bi-monthly virtual meetings for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and a Lawyer Exchange Programme. Focus areas: international cross-border divorces, parentage matters, matrimonial disputes, child issues, relocation matters, and surrogacy/adoption.
• Law Society of SingaporecoreOthersGJC Law participates in training programmes organised by the Law Society of Singapore. The firm hosted a delegation of lawyers from Chongqing, China as part of a Law Society training programme, providing sessions on Singapore family law including divorce process, child custody arrangements, and division of matrimonial assets.
• JingShi Law FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formed between Gloria James-Civetta & Co and JingShi Law Firm for international family law collaboration and professional exchange.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PKWA Family Law: Singapore boutique law firm specialising in family law, divorce, and matrimonial matters. Closest direct competitor in the same niche, serving overlapping local and expatriate client segments.
• Sayer Jones: Australian family law firm that is GJC Law's International Family Law Alliance partner. Direct peer in cross-border family law with comparable HNW and international divorce focus.
• Harry Elias Partnership: Singapore law firm with established family law, criminal, and dispute resolution practices. Overlaps with GJC Law across family law, civil disputes, and criminal defence in the same Singapore market.
• Withersworldwide: Global law firm with a strong international family law practice and offices including Singapore. Direct peer in cross-border divorce, HNW family law, and estate planning.
• Vardags: UK-headquartered firm specialising in HNW divorce and family law. Comparable in HNW positioning, cross-border capability, and premium fee strategy.
• Mishcon de Reya: UK-based international law firm with a leading private client and family law practice. Comparable in serving HNW and international clients with cross-border family law matters.

Broad incumbents

• Allen & Gledhill: Largest Singapore-headquartered full-service law firm. Broad incumbent that competes in family, corporate, and dispute resolution, but as part of a much larger portfolio rather than a family-law specialty.
• Drew & Napier: Major Singapore full-service law firm with established dispute resolution, corporate, and family-related practices. Broad incumbent competing for the same corporate and HNW clients.
• WongPartnership: Top-tier Singapore law firm with strong dispute resolution and private client capabilities. Broad incumbent that overlaps in commercial, civil disputes, and private client work.

Emerging players

• Tembusu Law: Singapore boutique law firm with a family law and divorce practice. Emerging competitor in the same family-law niche, serving local and expatriate clients with a similar relationship-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SingaporedivorcelawyerSg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GJCLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gloria-james-civetta-co
• Instagraminstagram.com/gjclawsg
• Xx.com/GJCLawSingapore

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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