About
Biography
Experience
Reuben Tan is a Director in the litigation department at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC, based in Singapore. He has acted as both lead and assisting counsel in a wide range of contentious matters at all levels of Singapore’s courts and in multi-jurisdictional arbitrations. His practice encompasses civil litigation and international arbitration, with extensive involvement in commercial and shareholder disputes, defamation, employment, and insolvency matters. Additionally, Reuben advises on wills and probate, compliance and regulatory matters, and insurance policies. Outside the firm, he also leads a monthly Community Legal Clinic at the Queenstown Community Centre, providing pro bono legal advice to community members.
Specialty
Reuben Tan specializes in civil litigation and international arbitration, focusing primarily on commercial disputes and shareholder conflicts. His expertise also includes defamation, employment issues, insolvency cases, as well as advisory work in wills and probate, compliance, regulatory matters, and insurance policies.
Education
Reuben Tan graduated with First Class Honours in law from the University of Warwick.
- Associate Director at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC recognized in the (Silver) Award, WSH Safety and Health Award Recognition Hai Leck Holdings Limited - Annual Report 2023
- Director in the litigation department at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC, noted for First Class Honours in law from the University of Warwick Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC
- Co-defendant counsel in a significant civil litigation case decided by the Singapore High Court in 2022 eLitigation SGHC 193
Law Firm
Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC
Reuben Tan featured in

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Litigation vs Arbitration in Singapore 2026: How Businesses Should Choose
1 Sept 2026

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Defamation Claims in Singapore 2026: When to Sue, Defences, Costs & Next Steps
25 Aug 2026

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How to Bring a Shareholder Oppression or Derivative Claim in Singapore (2026)
18 Aug 2026

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How to Enforce a Foreign Judgment in Singapore (REFJA, Common Law, Defences)
22 May 2026

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Civil Litigation Lawyers Singapore 2026: Enforcement, Funding & Client Risk
8 May 2026

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Singapore Civil Justice Reforms 2026: What Businesses & Litigants Need to Know Now
1 May 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reuben Tan's current role at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC?
Reuben Tan is a Director in the litigation department at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC in Singapore.
What areas of law does Reuben Tan specialize in?
He specializes in civil litigation and international arbitration, focusing on commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, defamation, employment issues, insolvency, wills and probate, compliance, regulatory matters, and insurance policies.
What is Reuben Tan's educational background?
He graduated with First Class Honours in law from the University of Warwick.
Does Reuben Tan participate in community service?
Yes, he leads a monthly Community Legal Clinic at the Queenstown Community Centre, providing pro bono legal advice.
Has Reuben Tan been recognized for his professional achievements?
Yes, he has been recognized as an Associate Director at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC in the WSH Safety and Health Award Recognition and participated as co-defendant counsel in a significant civil litigation case decided by the Singapore High Court in 2022.
In which notable case did Reuben Tan serve as co-defendant counsel?
He served as co-defendant counsel in a significant civil litigation case decided by the Singapore High Court in 2022, referenced as SGHC 193.

