Dr. Tan Lay Hong

Dr. Tan Lay Hong is a Consultant with George Hwang LLC, specializing in corporate law and governance. Recently, she has a growing interest in family law and has successfully represented some clients in this area.

Her extensive experience in legal practice, combined with her distinguished academic career, equips her with a unique ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.

Dr. Tan’s legal expertise spans corporate matters, compliance issues, family law and litigation. She has handled signifi cant cases, including:

• Advising on share buy-backs and the administrative restoration of a defunct foreign company with paid-up capital of USD $43.25 million under section 344 of the Companies Act.
• Advising clients in en bloc matters and disputes under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act, including encroachment issues and missing fi nancial records for condominium and commercial complexes.
• Acting as lead counsel in a matrimonial dispute involving properties worth approximately SGD $6 million, successfully arguing one of the fi rst test cases under the new “therapeutic justice” approach before three Appellate Judges of the High Court.

Dr. Tan also advises clients on harassment cases at the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) Court, providing practical solutions to sensitive disputes.

Academic Achievements and Contributions to Practice

Prior to resuming full-time practice in 2022, Dr. Tan was a tenured Associate Professor at Nanyang Business School (NTU) for 24 years. Her academic accomplishments include:

• Publishing top-tier articles in leading journals such as *The International and Comparative Law Quarterly*, *The Journal of Corporate Law*, *The Australian Law Journal* and *The Singapore Academy Law Journal*.
• Authoring seminal works such as “Chinese Business Law: A Primer for Lawyers and Entrepreneurs” (2003), “Corporate Governance of Listed Companies in Singapore” (2013), and “Casebook on Corporate Governance: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (2006).
• Serving as sole editor of “Annotations to the Companies Act” (2024), showcasing her deep understanding of corporate legislation.

Dr. Tan’s academic rigor enhances her practice by enabling her to approach cases with analytical precision and a comprehensive understanding of corporate frameworks. Her research on corporate governance directly informs her ability to advise clients on regulatory compliance and governance matters.

Bridging Academia and Practice

Dr. Tan is committed to bridging theory and practice, leveraging her academic insights to solve real-world legal problems effectively. Her ability to synthesize complex legal concepts into actionable strategies has proven invaluable for clients navigating intricate corporate landscapes.

Professional Affiliations

Advocate and Solicitor, Singapore.

Member, Singapore Academy of Law.

Member, Singapore Institute of Directors.

Professional Background

A proud alumna of King’s College London (LL.M.) and the National University of Singapore (LL.B., Ph.D.), Dr. Tan embodies a multicultural perspective shaped by her extensive travels across ASEAN countries, China, Australia, the UK, and the USA. Known for her dynamic personality, she enjoys engaging with diverse communities while contributing meaningfully to Singapore’s legal ecosystem.

Dr. Tan’s combination of practising expertise and academic excellence makes her an invaluable asset to clients, offering unparalleled insights into corporate law and governance.

At the same time, her passion for uplifting the under-privileged segments of society sees her volunteering as an Assigned Solicitor with the Legal Aid Bureau.