Wern-Jhien Yam

Director at Setia Law (Singapore)

Speaker

Wern Jhien focuses on international commercial and financial disputes. Known for his thoughtful and strategic approach, clients describe him as “simply superb,” “extremely responsive,” and “a top-rate lawyer, amongst the best of his generation.” His experience spans cross-border insolvencies, fraud and asset recovery, and disputes involving technology, banking, and financial services.

In recent years, Wern Jhien has developed a strong focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency litigation in Singapore. His notable cases include representing a blockchain advisory company in a dispute over an NFT marketplace, assisting a cryptocurrency investor with acquisition-related claims, and advising platforms and liquidators on high-profile collapses such as Three Arrows Capital. He has also secured freezing and proprietary injunctions in fraud and asset recovery matters, including Singapore’s first proprietary injunction over cryptocurrencies and the BVI’s pioneering use of NFT airdrops for serving court papers.