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CNPLaw LLP is proud to announce that Hazel Ho-Tsastsina and Hu Huimin have been promoted to partners bringing the number of CNP partners to 22.

Published: Thursday, July 1, 2021

CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) is proud to announce that Hazel Ho-Tsastsina and Hu Huimin have been promoted to partners of the firm effective 1 July 2021, bringing the number of CNP partners to22.

 

Hazel’s practice focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, private equity and corporate advisory. She holds dual bar admissions in Singapore and in England and Wales. With over 10 years of experience working in-house and in private practice, Hazel has advised various companies ranging from start-ups to MNCs. She has been consistently recognised as a “Notable Practitioner” for Corporate and M&A practice by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000 in2019, 2020 and 2021. Hazel is also named in the Singapore Business Review (SBR)as one of Singapore's 21 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2020.

 

Hazel says, “I am excited to join the partnership. I believe that the lawyers make the firm and I look forward to working with the other CNP partners to strengthen our teams and expand our presence. CNP has become a local household name over the years, coming into its own across Asia and adapting to changing times. It is humbling to be a part of this and I hope to play my part well in this new leadership role.”

 

Huimin’s main area of practice is in general civil and commercial litigation with a specialisation in matrimonial proceedings, family disputes and private client matters. She has considerable experience in high value divorces involving non-disclosure of assets, cross-jurisdiction assets and multi-million dollars assets. She regularly acts for legally aided clients in court proceedings as an assigned solicitor of the Legal Aid Bureau. She has also been appointed as an Honourary Legal Advisor to St Luke’s Hospital from 2020 to 2022and advises the hospital on legal matters on a pro bono basis.

 

Huimin says, “I am deeply grateful to the firm for believing in me and supporting my development since 2011. I am excited by the opportunity to grow the firm's family law and private client practice and look forward to serving the diverse needs of the community in these areas of law. It is my hope that I can continue to help clients through familial crises and enable them to be in the most optimal position to rebuild their lives and relationships.”

 

Commenting on the promotions, CNP’s managing partner, Lisa Theng, said: “We warmly welcome Hazel and Huimin to the partnership at CNPLaw. These outstanding lawyers are specialists in their respective areas of practice and have contributed significantly towards the growth of the firm. They are client centric, have consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and are trusted colleagues with a collaborative approach to practice.  I look forward to our new partners leading the way in their new roles, continuing to build and grow our practices and strengthening our firm’s culture of excellence. I would like to congratulate them on their promotions." 


Country:
Singapore
Practice Area:
Commercial Arbitration
Phone Number:
+65 6323 8383
Fax:
+65 6323 8282
Established in 1988, CNPLaw LLP (CNP) formerly known as Colin Ng & Partners LLP is a full-service law firm with a talent for cross-border business. Today, with approximately 80 staff, including more than 40 fee-earners, many with experience of working in other jurisdictions outside Singapore. CNP can deliver legal solutions in Singapore and beyond. CNP is consistently recognised as being amongst the top law firms in Singapore by leading legal publications. We focus on business within and outside of Asia, in particular, Greater China, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Indo-China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom as well as Singapore. Our lawyers are qualified in jurisdictions beyond Singapore such as England and Wales, India, Malaysia, Australia and Hong Kong. The firm is a member of international networks such as Interlaw (a network with law firms located in more than 150 cities worldwide), IR Global (a network of professional services firms across 155+ jurisdictions and SCG Legal, a network located in 82 countries). With strong contacts in the foreign jurisdictions where our clients do business, CNP is well-placed to meet the ever-increasing need for practical and effective legal services in Singapore and for cross-border business in Asia and beyond. We make knowing our clients’ businesses our business and pride ourselves in providing innovative, yet practical and valuable advice. CNPLAW’s PRACTICES CORPORATE • Commercial Contracts • Corporate Advisory • Corporate Governance, Compliance and Regulatory • Corporate Restructuring • Joint Ventures • Mergers and Acquisitions • Private Equity DISPUTE RESOLUTION • Arbitration • Construction • General Litigation • Insolvency • Matrimonial and Family Disputes • Professional Liability EMPLOYMENT • Employment Contracts and Relations • Employment Disputes • Immigration (Employment) • Workforce Restructuring and Termination of Employment FINANCIAL SERVICES • Banking and Finance • Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings • Corporate Finance – Capital Markets • Investment Funds INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY • Data Protection and Security • Franchise Arrangements • Intellectual Property • Media and Entertainment • Technology and E-Commerce PRIVATE CLIENTS, FAMILY OFFICES AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT • Charities and Philanthropy • Estate Planning • Family Offices • Immigration (Private Clients) • Probate • Wills and Trusts REAL ESTATE • Corporate Real Estate • Retail Conveyancing

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