Gerard Quek

Gerard Quek

Gerard Quek

Gerard Quek

Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore

Advocate and Solicitor of the

Supreme Court of Singapore

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About

About

About

Profile

Gerard Quek is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore, with experience in commercial disputes, fraud and asset recovery, cryptocurrency-related litigation, and financial services law and regulation. Over the last decade, Gerard built and regionalized a Singapore-sebased firm by setting up offices, associations and desks in Thailand, China, Malaysia, Australia and Vietnam.

His practice includes complex disputes relating to digital assets such as cryptocurrency, cross-border transactions and international trade, with particular regional experience involving Singapore, China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Gerard has acted as lead counsel in approximately 34 matters resulting in reported Singapore judgments – which is when there is legal and/or factual significance or public interest in the case – and has contributed to legal publications, legislative annotations and professional discussions on pertinent and emerging legal issues. He has received multiple accolades for his outstanding achievements in the legal industry.

Gerard is very passionate about serving the community and making a difference. He regularly takes on matters on a pro bono basis and has volunteered at Taman Jurong (Jurong GRC) Meet the People Sessions since 2015.

Gerard graduated from the University of Tasmania.

Practice Areas

Financial Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

Financial Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

Corporate M&A

Corporate M&A

International Arbitration

International Arbitration

Thailand, China & Vietnam Desks

Thailand, China & Vietnam Desks

Corporate, Commercial & Civil Litigation

Corporate, Commercial & Civil Litigation

Fraud Asset Recovery

Fraud Asset Recovery

Cryptocurrency Disputes & Advisory

Cryptocurrency Disputes & Advisory

Restructuring and Insolvency

Restructuring and Insolvency

Accolades

Lexology

Recognised as an Expert Lawyer by Lexology in Lexology Index – Asset Recovery (GIR) 2026 Guide

Recognised as an Expert Lawyer by Lexology in Lexology Index – Asset Recovery (GIR) 2026 Guide

Benchmark Litigation

Recognised by Benchmark Litigation as a Future Star in their Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 edition

Recognised by Benchmark Litigation as a Future Star in their Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 edition

AsiaLaw

Recognised by AsiaLaw as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution in their 2025 Rankings Edition

Recognised by AsiaLaw as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution in their 2025 Rankings Edition

Asian Legal Business

Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2020 and 2025 finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year

Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2020 and 2025 finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year

Recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers in their 2021 edition

Recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers in their 2021 edition

Singapore Business Review Awards

Featured by Singapore Business Review as one of Singapore’s 21 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2020

Featured by Singapore Business Review as one of Singapore’s 21 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2020

Memberships

Member, Law Society of Singapore

Member, Singapore Academy of Law

Member, Law Society of Singapore Admission Committee (2026)

Member, Civil Practice Committee (Law Society) (2025)

Honorary Counsel, Association of Catering Professionals (Singapore) (since 2018)

Member, the Arc Community (Cryptocurrency Community)

Pro Bono Clinic, Taman Jurong (Jurong GRC) Meet the People Session (since 2015)

Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

Co-Authored Books & Annotations

Lexis Advance – Annotated Laws of Singapore, Hire-Purchase Act

Lexis Advance – Annotated Laws of Singapore, Sale of Goods (United Nations Convention) Act

Lexis Advance – Annotated Laws of Singapore, Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act

Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Commercial Law Sale and Supply of Goods and Services Vol 5(2) 2024 Reissue

NOTABLE Speaking Engagements

ESG Roundtable – BICAM Global ADR Horizons Conference 2025 (Panelist)

Cryptocurrency Considered Property? What are the jurisdictions that may be receptive? – Thailand & SE Asia: 5th International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Summit 2024.

IBF Masterclass with A.B.Maximus: The Future of Stablecoins in Singapore Instructor, 2024.

Panel Discussion on the Law on Cryptocurrency and guidelines for legal proceedings and negotiating to agree to be a business alliance between the two companies hosted by Legal Spirit, Bangkok (Panelist/Speaker).

Disputes pertaining to Crypto Exchanges from a Singapore Perspective – Bitkup (Thailand)

Stablecoins: its future and legal challenges, AB Maximus, December 2023 (Course Instructor).

“Environmental ADR in Thailand: A Legal Perspective” – Thailand Arbitration Center ADR Week 2023

Introduction to Blockchain, Investigations & Asset Recovery of Cryptocurrencies LS Horizon, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (BRS), Tilleke Gibbins (Thailand), Thammasat University (Thailand), C&P (Thailand), Siam Premier, Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University (Thailand), Kudun & Partners (Thailand), Wanchai (Thailand) (2022 and 2023) (Panelist/Speaker).

Key Cases

Key Cases

Key Cases

Public Judgements

Gurpreet Gill Maag and others v McKee, Ian [2026] SGHC 40

Welton International Enterprises Pte Ltd and others v Averis Pte Ltd and others [2026] SGHC 34

Tjiang Giok Moy and another v Ang Jimmy Tjun Min and another matter [2026] SGHC 33

Gurpreet Gill Maag and others v McKee, Ian [2026] SGHC 17

Shalom Israel (Asia-Pacific) Ltd v Travel 360 Pte Ltd [2025] SGDC 291

Alicia Tan Gek Cheng v Pok Vic Sent [2026] SGDC 1

Wish Controls Pte Ltd v Trident Water Systems Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 267

Wish Controls Pte Ltd v Trident Water Systems Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 256

Tjiang Giok Moy and another v Ang Jimmy Tjun Min and another matter [2025] SGHC 236

Gurpreet Gill Maag and others v McKee, Ian [2025] SGHC 221

Re Terraform Labs Pte Ltd (Dulberger, Adam and others, non-parties) [2025] 4 SLR 1232

Banner (China) Investment Co Ltd v Ang Tjun Min Jimmy [2025] SGHC 12

Thery Jean-Francois Loong v Hamilton Autohub Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGDC 9

Chia Hsien Leng, Ayron v Fasten Enterprises (Pte) Ltd and others [2024] SGDC 324

Ng Chee Tian and another v Ng Chee Pong and others [2024] SGHC 226

Tjiang Giok Moy and another v Ang Jimmy Tjun Min (Citibank NA, non-party) [2024] SGHC 146

Zou Xinye v Ang Eileen and another [2024] SGMC 9

Singapore School Transport Association and another v Ang Chee Seng [2023] SGDC 220

ByBit Fintech Ltd v Ho Kai Xin and others [2023] SGHC 199

Hon G v Tan Pei Li [2023] SGHC 193

Contact

Contact

Contact

gq@gerardquek.com