Wilbur Lim
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| Born | June 19, 1987 |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Alma mater | Singapore Management University |
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Wilbur Lim (born 19 June 1987) is a Singapore lawyer.
Professional career
Lim is the Managing Director of WMH Law Corporation. He is known to be one of the youngest lawyers in Singapore to have started his own law firm.[1][2] In 2016, he founded WMH Law Corporation with two other founding partners, Mr. Mark Lee and Ms. Hazell Ng.[3] The firm is lauded for its pro bono and CSR initiatives.[4] His main practice area includes construction litigation and arbitration.[5] Lim has also represented clients in high profile defamation cases. [6] He is known for his support for rights of migrant workers and had been invited to speak on the subject.[7]
Lim had acted in a pro bono capacity for a wide range of criminal law related matters, including charges relating to causing of grievous hurt[8] and criminal breach of trust.[9]
Lim is quoted regularly for his views on Singapore laws and regulations in major international press.[10][11]
Awards and honours
Lim is the youngest lawyer in Singapore to be selected by the Asian Legal Business for its "40 under 40" list, which showcases 40 outstanding lawyers in Asia known for their work and accolades from clients.[12]
He was also a finalist for the ALB's South East Asia Young Lawyer of the Year Award.[13]
Lim was awarded the top Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Volunteer in 2018 for his pro bono work.[14]
In terms of education, Lim graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the Singapore Management University with Summa Cum Laude.[15]
Teaching and appointments
Lim taught Construction Law as an adjunct faculty in the Singapore Management University.[16]
He is also a standing member of the Singapore Law Reform's Building and Construction Law Subcommittee[17] and writes on the subject.[18]
References
- ↑ https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/sites/default/files/reports/ALB%2040%20Under%2040%202017.pdf
- ↑ https://v1.lawgazette.com.sg/2017-03/1798.htm
- ↑ https://law.smu.edu.sg/sites/law.smu.edu.sg/files/2023-05/SMU_YPHSL_Alumni_Newsletter_Spread_FIN.pdf
- ↑ https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/company-good/playing-part-making-legal-aid-accessible-all
- ↑ https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/sites/default/files/reports/ALB%2040%20Under%2040%202017.pdf
- ↑ "Restaurants in court battle: The Social Outcast sues Ishiro for S$200,000 over alleged racist, derogatory comments".
- ↑ "Delivering Know-How to the Frontlines: JWB Training with Hagar". 12 July 2017.
- ↑ "Woman gets 16 months' jail for blinding another with stiletto heel kick". The Straits Times. 10 November 2017.
- ↑ "Ex-StarHub salesperson jailed 17 months for misappropriating iPhones and assaulting taxi driver". 24 April 2017.
- ↑ https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3079427/coronavirus-singapore-bans-gatherings-has-long-arm-law
- ↑ https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3030712/singaporeans-decry-judges-decision-spare-nus-student-jail-term
- ↑ https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/sites/default/files/reports/ALB%2040%20Under%2040%202017.pdf
- ↑ https://law.smu.edu.sg/sites/law.smu.edu.sg/files/2023-05/SMU_YPHSL_Alumni_Newsletter_Spread_FIN.pdf
- ↑ https://www.probono.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FY2018-2019-Annual-Report-Digital.pdf
- ↑ https://lawgazette.com.sg/special-issue/never-too-young-to/be-your-own-boss/
- ↑ "CIArb - Member Profile".
- ↑ "CIArb - Member Profile".
- ↑ https://www.sal.org.sg/sites/default/files/SAL-LawReform-Pdf/2022-01/Guide%20on%20Collaborative%20Contracting%20in%20the%20Construction%20Industry_consolidated.pdf
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