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.

Shareholder & Minority
Rights Disputes

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Commercial
Litigation

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Corporate, Business &
Regulatory Advisory

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Arbitration &
SICC Disputes

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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.

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.

2008 – 2009
Successfully acted as part of the arbitration team for an aviation operator against a government in a claim for breach of contract. The contract was worth in excess of US$1b. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2013
Successfully acted for an investor against a commodities trading company in a claim for fraud / breach of contract. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2016
Successfully acted for a marine feeder firm against an international shipping company for breach of contract.
2017
Successfully acted for a multi-chain restaurant against a contractor in a claim for damages caused by negligence of the contractor.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board to settle a dispute with an international shipping company.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board in a claim for breach of contract against a local shipping company.
2018
Successfully acted for a local direct marketing company against their parent company from the United States to settle the claim favourably for client.
2017 – 2019
Successfully acted in a series of matrimonial law cases in the High Court, 2 of which were decided favourably at the Court of Appeal as well.
2019
Successfully acted to defend an investment banker in a claim by his ex-company for breach of his employment contract. The claim was successfully defended. We were successful in the counterclaim.
2020
Successfully acted for an individual for monies invested with a property investment. Money was returned in full, with costs and interest.
2021
Successfully acted for a shareholder in a claim against fellow shareholders for minority oppression. We obtained the full sum claimed by settlement without having client go through the ordeal of a trial.
2008 – 2009
Successfully acted as part of the arbitration team for an aviation operator against a government in a claim for breach of contract. The contract was worth in excess of US$1b. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2013
Successfully acted for an investor against a commodities trading company in a claim for fraud / breach of contract. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2016
Successfully acted for a marine feeder firm against an international shipping company for breach of contract.
2017
Successfully acted for a multi-chain restaurant against a contractor in a claim for damages caused by negligence of the contractor.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board to settle a dispute with an international shipping company.
2008 – 2009
Successfully acted as part of the arbitration team for an aviation operator against a government in a claim for breach of contract. The contract was worth in excess of US$1b. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2013
Successfully acted for an investor against a commodities trading company in a claim for fraud / breach of contract. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2016
Successfully acted for a marine feeder firm against an international shipping company for breach of contract.
2017
Successfully acted for a multi-chain restaurant against a contractor in a claim for damages caused by negligence of the contractor.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board to settle a dispute with an international shipping company.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board in a claim for breach of contract against a local shipping company.
2018
Successfully acted for a local direct marketing company against their parent company from the United States to settle the claim favourably for client.
2017 – 2019
Successfully acted in a series of matrimonial law cases in the High Court, 2 of which were decided favourably at the Court of Appeal as well.
2019
Successfully acted to defend an investment banker in a claim by his ex-company for breach of his employment contract. The claim was successfully defended. We were successful in the counterclaim.
2020
Successfully acted for an individual for monies invested with a property investment. Money was returned in full, with costs and interest.
2021
Successfully acted for a shareholder in a claim against fellow shareholders for minority oppression. We obtained the full sum claimed by settlement without having client go through the ordeal of a trial.
2008 – 2009
Successfully acted as part of the arbitration team for an aviation operator against a government in a claim for breach of contract. The contract was worth in excess of US$1b. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2013
Successfully acted for an investor against a commodities trading company in a claim for fraud / breach of contract. The matter was resolved in favour of client.
2016
Successfully acted for a marine feeder firm against an international shipping company for breach of contract.
2017
Successfully acted for a multi-chain restaurant against a contractor in a claim for damages caused by negligence of the contractor.
2018
Successfully acted for a company listed on the SGX main board to settle a dispute with an international shipping company.

“Every case we take on gets my full commitment and that of my team. We fight relentlessly for you because we understand what is at stake. As a founder myself, I know exactly how important this is to you and what it means when everything you worked so damn hard for is on the line.”

“Every case we take on gets my full commitment and that of my team. We fight relentlessly for you because we understand what is at stake. As a founder myself, I know exactly how important this is to you and what it means when everything you worked so damn hard for is on the line.”

Our victories.
In our clients’ words.