What Virtus Law LLP (Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance) does

Virtus Law LLP is a Singapore-based limited liability law firm that operates as the Singapore alliance member of the international law firm Stephenson Harwood. Founded in 2013 as the successor to Arthur Loke LLP (originally established in 1981), the firm carries more than four decades of legacy in the Singapore legal market and maintains a team of approximately 20+ lawyers and staff. Partners are individually recognized across leading directories including Chambers Asia Pacific, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Benchmark Litigation, anchoring the firm's reputation in the Singapore market.

The firm operates across 15 practice areas — asset finance, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, criminal and regulatory offences, data protection, dispute resolution, employment, financial services regulation, maritime and international trade, mergers and acquisition, private wealth, restructuring and insolvency, technology, and white collar crime and investigations. Its core concentrations are maritime and international trade, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, corporate/M&A, and dispute resolution. It serves enterprise clients primarily in the shipping, banking, financial services, and corporate sectors, handling high-value transactions and complex disputes. Notable mandates include advising on the Hin Leong Trading collapse (exceeding US$500M), the Rickmers Maritime restructuring (US$918.7M), the Fraser and Neave transaction (S$13.1B), FSL Trust (US$166M), Star Bulk Carriers (US$80M), and recent project financing of US$131.5M.

Virtus generates revenue through professional services fees — retainer arrangements, hourly billing, and transaction-based fees tied to deal value and matter complexity. Its business model is materially extended by the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal relationship spanning 10+ years that provides access to Stephenson Harwood's global network of 10+ offices and 1,500+ professionals across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. This alliance structure enables Virtus to deliver cross-border legal services to clients with regional and international operations while remaining an independent Singapore-licensed limited liability partnership. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is partner-led advisory and contentious work.

Name

Virtus Law LLP (Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance)

Legal name

Virtus Law LLP

Website

https://virtus-law.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virtus Law LLP is a Singapore-based law firm and Stephenson Harwood alliance member serving enterprise clients across maritime, banking, finance, and corporate sectors, with ~20 lawyers handling complex transactions, restructurings, and cross-border mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services - Corporate and Commercial Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Ship finance legal
• Corporate M&A advisory
• Restructuring insolvency
• Maritime dispute resolution
• Banking finance law

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Virtus Law generates revenue through professional legal service fees, typically billed on an hourly basis or fixed fee arrangements for specific matters. As a law firm serving corporate clients in ship finance, corporate M&A, dispute resolution, and financial services sectors, revenue is derived from legal advisory, transaction support, litigation, and regulatory compliance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Virtus Law is a Singapore law firm providing legal advisory, transactional, and litigation services across commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, and financial services sectors. The firm's core offerings span ship finance, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, capital markets, employment, private wealth, technology and data protection, and white collar crime and investigations. Through the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, the firm delivers integrated multi-jurisdictional legal services to enterprise clients.

Product overview

Virtus Law LLP is a Singapore law firm providing legal services across commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, and financial services sectors. The firm offers services through the following practice areas: Asset Finance, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial, Criminal and Regulatory Offences, Data Protection, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Financial Services Regulation, Maritime and International Trade, Mergers and Acquisition, Private Wealth, Restructuring and Insolvency, Technology, and White Collar Crime and Investigations. The firm is a member of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, enabling integrated multi-jurisdictional legal services. As a law firm providing professional legal services rather than a technology product platform, there are no distinct software products, modules, or named offerings with version releases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Finance and Maritime Law Legal services covering ship finance transactions, vessel leasing, sale and leaseback arrangements, ship mortgage registrations, refinancing, and maritime dispute resolution for ship owners, operators, shipping finance banks, lessors, and maritime traders.
• Corporate and M&A Advisory Legal services for M&A transactions, corporate advisory, capital markets, fundraising, private equity investments, and corporate governance for listed and private companies, private equity funds, and corporate entities.
• Dispute Resolution and Restructuring Legal services for commercial litigation, international arbitration, restructuring and insolvency proceedings, scheme of arrangements, and fraud and asset recovery for financial institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Banking and Financial Services Advisory Legal services for banking transactions, trade finance, financial regulatory compliance, and fintech licensing for banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies.
• Capital Markets Legal services for initial public offerings, secondary issues, rights issues, convertible securities, and dual listings for companies seeking listing on SGX Main Board or Catalist, and their advisors including sponsors and brokers.
• Employment and Labour Law Legal services for employment disputes, retrenchment, termination, employment contracts, and non-contentious employment matters for multinational corporations and employers.
• Private Wealth and Estate Planning Legal services for private wealth structuring, family office setup, wills and estate planning, and trusts for high net worth individuals and family offices.
• Technology and Data Protection Legal services for technology transactions, data protection compliance, and FinTech regulatory matters for technology companies, fintech businesses, and corporations.
• White Collar Crime and Investigations Legal services for criminal and regulatory defences, white collar crime investigations, and fraud-related proceedings for financial institutions and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled landmark restructuring with over US$500 million exposure in Hin Leong Trading collapse
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stephenson Harwood LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtus Law LLP is a member of the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a formal law alliance with Stephenson Harwood LLP. The alliance enables the firm to offer clients an integrated service in multi-jurisdictional matters by working closely with and tapping the resources of Stephenson Harwood's other specialist business groups worldwide. Stephenson Harwood has over 1,500 people worldwide including more than 220 partners, with headquarters in London and ten offices across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The alliance marks over 10 years of collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stephenson Harwood LLP: International law firm headquartered in London and the formal alliance partner of Virtus Law (not a direct competitor for Singapore mandates but operates as the international arm of the alliance, serving the same client base cross-border).
• Reed Smith: International law firm with a strong shipping and offshore practice and Singapore presence. Competes with Virtus Law on vessel finance, sale and leaseback, and maritime disputes in the Singapore market.
• Norton Rose Fulbright: Global law firm with a Singapore office offering banking, corporate, and shipping practices. Competes with Virtus Law for cross-border financial institution and shipping mandates in Singapore.

Direct peers

• Drew & Napier: Singapore law firm with leading dispute resolution, restructuring, and corporate practices. Comparable to Virtus Law as a Singapore-headquartered competitor for litigation, insolvency, and corporate advisory mandates.
• Watson Farley & Williams: International law firm with a market-leading shipping and maritime finance practice and significant Singapore presence. Direct competitor to Virtus Law for vessel finance, leasing, and restructuring mandates.
• Allen & Gledhill: One of Singapore's largest full-service law firms with leading practices in banking and finance, corporate M&A, restructuring, and shipping. Directly competes with Virtus Law on Singapore-based ship finance, corporate, and dispute resolution mandates.
• Rajah & Tann: Major Singapore-headquartered law firm with broad regional and international presence across banking, corporate, dispute resolution, and shipping. Competes directly with Virtus Law for Singapore enterprise and financial institution clients.
• Clyde & Co: Global law firm with one of the largest shipping and marine insurance practices worldwide and an established Singapore office. Direct competitor for maritime disputes, ship finance, and offshore work.
• Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW): International law firm widely regarded as one of the leading global shipping and maritime practices, with a Singapore office. Competes head-to-head with Virtus Law on ship finance, sale and leaseback, and maritime disputes in Asia.
• WongPartnership: Singapore-based full-service law firm with strong banking, corporate, and dispute resolution practices and recognized shipping expertise. Competes with Virtus Law for the same Singapore enterprise clients on cross-border M&A, banking, and restructuring mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virtus-law-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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