You are here for one reason.
You need someone in your corner.
At Silvester Legal, we understand what is at stake and will stand with you through it.
We represent founders, directors, and business owners in shareholder disputes that carry serious commercial consequences.
Nobody should bet against us here. Our record speaks for itself.
The work begins long before any hearing or negotiation. We prepare intensely and meticulously. Nothing is assumed, and nothing is left to chance.
To us, it is never just another case.
We know it is a fight for your family, your life’s work, and the future of your business.
And that’s why your fight becomes our fight.
Wherever you are,
we’re ready to act for you.
We resolve cross-border disputes at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC).
We handle SICC disputes, SIAC arbitration, international commercial disputes, and complex multi-jurisdictional claims.
When disputes span borders and involve layers of legal complexity, we navigate them with precision and strategic expertise.
Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending one, we fight for you at every stage.
Choose your battleground.
Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
Read More ↗Walter Silvester
Managing Director
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Business Administration – National University of Singapore
A formidable force in shareholder and boardroom disputes, Walter is the strategist clients trust when the stakes are high.
Known for his precision, insight, and unrelenting drive to win, Walter leads Silvester Legal’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice with clarity and conviction. Trained at Singapore’s top law firms and mentored by some of the nation’s most prominent legal minds, he brings unmatched insight to complex business conflicts.
With dual degrees in Business and Law from the National University of Singapore, Walter is uniquely equipped to advise on shareholder dynamics and strategic decision-making.
As the firm’s founder and Managing Director, he is a steady and assertive presence, empowering clients to operate with confidence and control.
Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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Arbitration & SICC Disputes
Great companies are built on deliberate decisions made when the stakes are high.
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What it means to have Walter fight for you.
It means having one of Singapore’s most experienced commercial disputes lawyers fully engaged in your case.
From the outset, Walter works harder than the other side expects. He prepares as if outcomes turn on details others overlook, gets deep into the facts early, and anticipates how the opposing side is likely to move. Strategy is built around what works in reality, not what sounds good in theory.
You receive straight answers. Bad news is not softened or delayed. Walter tells you exactly where you stand, the risks involved, and what your real options look like.
Every step is taken with one objective in mind, protecting your position and advancing the case.
You are kept informed at every stage. Walter explains what is happening, why it matters, and what comes next, so there are no surprises as the dispute develops.
It is not just another file. Walter takes personal responsibility and remains fully committed until the matter is resolved.
What it means to have Walter fight for you.
It means having one of Singapore’s most experienced commercial disputes lawyers fully engaged in your case.
From the outset, Walter works harder than the other side expects. He prepares as if outcomes turn on details others overlook, gets deep into the facts early, and anticipates how the opposing side is likely to move. Strategy is built around what works in reality, not what sounds good in theory.
You receive straight answers. Bad news is not softened or delayed. Walter tells you exactly where you stand, the risks involved, and what your real options look like.
Every step is taken with one objective in mind, protecting your position and advancing the case.
You are kept informed at every stage. Walter explains what is happening, why it matters, and what comes next, so there are no surprises as the dispute develops.
It is not just another file. Walter takes personal responsibility and remains fully committed until the matter is resolved.