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A Leading Corporate
Law Firm (Singapore)

We are an international boutique law firm headquartered in Singapore for the global business community. With more than 26 years of experience as corporate and commercial lawyers, we are well placed to serve this community.

who-we-are

A Leading Corporate
Law Firm (Singapore)

We are an international boutique law firm headquartered in Singapore for the global business community. With more than 26 years of experience as corporate and commercial lawyers, we are well placed to serve this community.

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Our Founder

Meet Mark Goh, the Founder of VanillaLaw®

An experienced business owner and corporate lawyer who started VanillaLaw® just over 26 years ago. Mark has helped and supported the global business community his entire life and it’s his personal connection with the business community that makes him well placed to fully understand the trials and tribulations for any business owner.

Having survived global 5 recessions during his business lifetime, (and as an experienced commercial lawyer), Mark has unparalleled knowledge and working theories (a of how small businesses can endure and flourish just like the larger organisations.

How We Can Help You

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Let Our Team of Business Lawyers Help You

With more than 2 decades of experience in the global business community,
let our business lawyer with the worldwide view
meet your business objectives for growth whilst managing the risk

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Plain legal documents for smart thinking businesses.

Don’t risk being caught out by not having the right legal documents in place due to the fear of hefty legal fees. You no longer need to borrow your “friend’s templates”, in the hope that they will fulfill your needs

An online document template software that can help you prepare legal documents and have them reviewed with expert lawyers using technology. This combination makes things faster, better and more successful.

At GoSME®, we believe that size does not matter in today’s business world. By harnessing the power of globalisation, we can connect small businesses around the globe, shrinking our business world. Through networking, collaboration and creative ideas, we provide small businesses with the expertise and support they need to thrive.

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Plain legal documents for smart thinking businesses.

Don’t risk being caught out by not having the right legal documents in place due to the fear of hefty legal fees. You no longer need to borrow your “friend’s templates”, in the hope that they will fulfill your needs

An online document template software that can help you prepare legal documents and have them reviewed with expert lawyers using technology. This combination makes things faster, better and more successful.

At GoSME®, we believe that size does not matter in today’s business world. By harnessing the power of globalisation, we can connect small businesses around the globe, shrinking our business world. Through networking, collaboration and creative ideas, we provide small businesses with the expertise and support they need to thrive.

Large multi-national companies (the likes of Dyson, Google) appreciate that ALL businesses,
(big or small) have 5 basic functions and they are intrinsically connected.
With more than 2 decades of experience, you are in the right place to engage with
your business lawyer for your business growth.

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Boutique law firms don’t usually offer their services internationally but we are a leading corporate law firm in Singapore (Headquarters) with lawyers and a supporting business team with a worldwide view. We have the expertise to help the global business community meet their objectives for growth whilst managing risk.

A Special Mention

Indranee Rajah S.C., 
Senior Minister Of State For Law (Singapore)

16 May 2017

EDB Connections Concierge

VanillaLaw® is a Service Provider on the EDB Connections Concierge. The EDB Connections Concierge is an online service that helps new business and tech companies set-up in Singapore through EDB’s curated network of service providers. To access the EDB Connections Concierge, please click the button below.

How We Get You Results,
To Be Assured That It Is Plain And Simple

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Meet the Corporate & Commercial Lawyers
and the Supporting Business Team

With more than 2 decades as a corporate lawyer, Mark Goh (the Founder) and his team, have helped many global businesses capitalise on their success, taking a big world view, supporting like-minded Founders to secure sound investment, de-risk their company infrastructure, make operations easy and achieve their ambitions for growth and wealth.

They are your REAL business lawyers

Hear Raving Reviews From Our Clients

I have entrusted all my legal affairs to Mark since 1997; from fundraising agreements in Singapore to litigation in the London Court of International Arbitration. He’s as quick off the mark in court as he is on his bicycle. Most importantly he takes a forensic evidence based approach which is in the interest of the small client, instead of burning fees on legal platitudes and litigation letters.


Jim James
Founder
EastWest PR

VanillaLaw provided me with excellent legal services and advice to navigate a complex case. Mark Goh and team always went above and beyond to accommodate our case and delivered excellent work in short timeframes. The advice we received was clearly presented and explained, and the strategy always considering the overarching objectives. They were very transparent and a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend working with them.


CHG

I am very happy to have met Mark & Boon Gan. This is the first time I meet lawyers who are so open with NO hidden agenda. Boon Gan…Amazing Guy! He brainstormed there and then with Mark.

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Dennis Ong
Founder
Suites International

It was great working with the team. They were commercial minded and gave us the legal advice candidly, while always keeping the ultimate goal of closing the deal in sight. We would work with them anytime!

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Foo Chih Yuen
Finance Officer (for a successful merger and acquisition)
Image Engine Pte Ltd

I’m very thankful for Boon Chong’s help the past year. There were many times when I felt like giving up yet he always supported and encouraged me by giving me words of advice. Many times I felt helpless, however, I found hope through his advice especially with regards to law terms, which normal people like myself may not even know how certain terminologies can or cannot be advantageous for our cases. Thank you, Boon Chong. You’ve really made an impact on my life and I’ll never forget your kindness and patience. To anyone who is seeking advice from professional lawyers, I strongly recommend Boon Chong. He is a dedicated and professional lawyer who will go all out to fight for you.


Yang Ying

Working with the VanillaLaw® and the GoSME teams has been a great experience. Not only did we tackle my legal needs, but we also worked on the business side of things. It was very effective and informative, working with a legal and a business team and seeing how law and business intersects – I really learned a lot.


Balli Singh
Founder
BFit

Having the support of both the business and legal teams as I planned my business was a crucial element to ensuring I got off on the right foot. Through their advice and experience, we were able to properly assess the legitimacy of certain partnerships, and successfully steered clear of some red flags.

The seamless teamwork and the level of professionalism is something I deeply appreciate. It is clear that the teams at GoSME and VanillaLaw® are passionate and sincere about their goal to support SMEs.


Dr. Jessherin Sidhu
Medical Practitioner / Founder
Insync Medical

We had a matter which went on to the mediation platform. The law firm assisted us to reach a prompt and fair settlement. The outcome of the mediation had a very positive effect on our company. The law firm handled our case in an extremely competent and professional manner.


Patrick Tan
Assistant General Manager
Sodexo Kim Yew Pte Ltd

Small Firm, but knows trial very well

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Noma Eisuke
Smile Asia Education Centre Pte. Ltd.

Mark is amazing. Very hands-on. Also Tomoka-san is great!

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Fumiya Nakajima
Managing Director
GMO Research Pte Ltd

Ours was a unique, probably first-of-its-kind, case in Singapore. Words cannot describe my gratitude to you for your wisdom and discernment as you fought for me during the process of justice culminating in the court mediation. Thank you once again.


Dr. Ho Ting Fei
Medical Practitioner
International Child & Adolescent Clinic

Really helpful and friendly! Would definitely work with them more for the next engagements.

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Gen Chia
Co-Founder
Sailing Star Pte Ltd

Finding out facts, looking into clauses of the contract and how to argue. Overall very helpful advice. All questions clarified. Feel ready to go to court. Thank you very much.

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Yoko Hasui
Sales and Marketing Executive

Contracts are drafted to prepare a business owner for the worst case scenario. If that happens, you become vulnerable… and can potentially ruin the business. VanillaLaw® Docs is aimed at helping SMEs who cannot afford in-house lawyers.


Andrew Sng
Managing Director
Decision Precision International Pte Ltd

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Waseda Singapore Pte Ltd

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Ong Maie Ling
The Institute & Research For Harmony

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Jason Ong & Fiona Lim
Founders
Posh Pups LLP

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Alex Tang
Managing Director
TYC Construction Engineering Pte Ltd

We had a litigation suit. The law firm helped us settle it and it was a job well done. I will return to the firm for their services for corporate advisory and contract management services


Jennifer Tan
Director
Sing Wang Motor & Credit Pte Ltd

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Martin Chan Wing Sing

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Ming Shen

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Aiko Miyamoto

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Liew Chee Kong
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Elmet Engineering Pte Ltd

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Taro Tezuka

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Yashushi Itakura
Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

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Tomomi Miyake

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Yuki Matsuda
Peace Boat

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Ryutaro Miyamoto
Blue Life Creation Pte Ltd

They listened to me very kindly and helpfully.
Thank you very much.


Dr Hiromi Higurashi

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Jake Lee
Loong Foo Pte Ltd

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Yamamoto Shohei

Efficient Process.

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Violet Chan S C

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Desmond Woo

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Samuel Teo, Chia Xue Ung, Kelly Chin and Kef Tan
d'Phenomenal Pte Ltd

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Betty Boey

After consult by Mark Goh we have a very clear direction.

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Woon Kai Wen
Synchong Hoe Piping Sdn Bhd

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Misa Shimamura

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Violet Lau
The Japanese School Singapore

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Yoichiro Ushioda

I like the fast responses and personal touch. They are direct and respectful at the same time. Good experience so far.

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Jyo

I am grateful for you dedicated support

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Takahashi Hajime
Lifebrandz

Our International Clients

With the firm’s successful digitisation effort almost a decade ago, we now have a stable of international clients

Knowledge Is Power

Find Us

For Consultation
250 North Bridge Road
#14-01 Raffles City Towers
Singapore 179101

Headquarters 
20 Collyer Quay
#23-01
Singapore 039419

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION SIMPLIFIED

WHO
WE ARE

OUR MISSION SIMPLIFIED

Empower  |  Experience  |  Effective

Our
Initiatives

GoSMETM

Launched in 2018, GoSMETM is a digital community that helps SMEs integrate the 5 basic business functions to transform them for the digital future and reach customers, investors and resources globally.

VanillaLaw® Docs

VanillaLaw® Docs was the brainchild of our founder, Mark Goh.

It was developed in 2014 as a means to enable and empower the business owners to be able to prepare affordable commercial agreements