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Os Agarwal

Senior Associate

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Os Agarwal

Senior Associate

Contact
Holborn Law LLC
7 Straits View #19-01
Marina One East Tower
Singapore 018936
Languages English, Hindi, French, Japanese
Dispute Resolution

Os is a senior associate at CMS Holborn Asia, the Formal Law Alliance with CMS Singapore and Singapore law practice, Holborn Law LLC, with close to 8 years’ experience. 

Os’ expertise lies in disputes matters, both Singapore High Court litigation as well as International Arbitration. She also regularly provides employment law advice to clients spanning the entire life cycle of employment, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. She has significant experience acting for large European and Japanese corporates and catering to their legal needs in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Os is a member of CMS’ International Arbitration Though Leadership Initiative as well as CMS’ Global Employment Associate initiative, working alongside the CMS Employment Board and is the sole representative from Asia on the Regional Committee.

Os holds an LL.B. (Hons) degree from the National University of Singapore and was called to the Singapore Bar in 2015, and in 2020 was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. She is proficient in English, Hindi, and French.

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Relevant experience

  • A large German provider of healthcare related products and services in relation to its indemnity claim under English law worth over USD 1bn against one of the major global FMCG companies arising out of anti-competition proceedings in Spain.
  • A Taiwan-based alternate solutions energy company in a shareholders’ dispute over a failed joint venture involving proceedings before the Singapore High Court and the SIAC.
  • A US-based transport software company in an SIAC arbitration claim against its Singapore based customer for the breach of a software licensing agreement .
  • A US-based high net worth individual and his family in an ICC arbitration commenced against the operators of a well-known Maldivian luxury resort in relation to claims for breach of lease agreements and failed projects founded in fraud and misrepresentation.
  • A South Korean international vessel manufacturer and marine contractor in an ad hoc arbitration seated in Singapore against a Singapore counterparty for non-payment of invoices, alleged late and/or defective delivery and cross claims for damages.
  • An American multinational broadcasting company in its claim against an Indian on-demand entertainment and media platform for breach of the license agreement.
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Education

  • 2020 - Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales.
  • 2015 - Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
  • 2014 - LL.B., National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Employment

Os is a senior associate at CMS Holborn Asia, the Formal Law Alliance with CMS Singapore and Singapore law practice, Holborn Law LLC, with close to 8 years’ experience. 

Os’ expertise lies in disputes matters, both Singapore High Court litigation as well as International Arbitration. She also regularly provides employment law advice to clients spanning the entire life cycle of employment, covering both contentious and non-contentious work. She has significant experience acting for large European and Japanese corporates and catering to their legal needs in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region. 

Os is a member of CMS’ Global Employment Associate initiative, working alongside the CMS Employment Board and is the sole representative from Asia on the Regional Committee, as well as CMS’ International Arbitration Though Leadership Initiative.

Os holds an LL.B. (Hons) degree from the National University of Singapore and was called to the Singapore Bar in 2015, and in 2020 was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. She is proficient in English, Hindi, and French.

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Relevant experience

  • A global retail company in relation to a complex senior executive exit following allegations of harassment and bullying, as well as subsequent claims made by the executive for wrongful dismissal, defamation, and breach of confidence.
  • A Fortune 500 oil & gas conglomerate on claims against former employees for breach of restrictive covenants, including joining a competitor, disclosing confidential information, and attempting to solicit clients and customers.
  • A big 4 consulting firm on the likelihood of restrictive covenants being breached and potential preventive measure in respect of highly confidential potential hires.
  • A global pharmaceuticals company on the strategy and implementation of the restructuring of its Singapore operations, including a retrenchment exercise affecting 80% of its workforce as well as union negotiations in the absence of a collective agreement.
  • A German shoe manufacturer on all employment related aspects of its ambitious growth strategy across APAC, including relocating of operations from Hong Kong to Singapore.
  • Global projects to coordinate advice across Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Philippines, Brunei, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka on various aspects including restructuring exercises, termination of employment, new hires, employment and independent contractor arrangements, secondment and dual employment arrangements, transfer of employees, relocation of operations, work pass issues, data protection.
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Education

  • 2020 - Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales.
  • 2015 - Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
  • 2014 - LL.B., National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Expertise