Singapore's JTJB law firm establishes a construction and infrastructure practice through the hiring of attorneys from Watson Farley & Williams (WFW)
Senior Partner Boon Tat Yeo Joins Joseph Tan Jude Benny (JTJB) to Head New Construction and Infrastructure Practice
Boon Tat Yeo, a seasoned legal expert with over two decades of experience, has joined Joseph Tan Jude Benny (JTJB) as a senior partner. He is leading the newly launched Construction and Infrastructure Practice at the firm, which will provide end-to-end legal support across both contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction projects[1][2].
Boon Tat Yeo's extensive expertise includes advising on tender documentation, contract preparation, and procurement strategy, as well as managing project risk[2][3]. He has a proven track record in handling complex disputes involving public infrastructure, power plants, oil refineries, and commercial developments[4].
John Sze, managing partner at JTJB, expressed that Boon Tat's addition to the firm enhances their capabilities and services, marking a key milestone in the growth of the firm[5]. Boon Tat's previous roles include working as a partner at Pinsent Masons MPillay and as a director at Quahe Woo & Palmer[6]. Most recently, he was with Watson Farley & Williams (WFW)[7].
The Construction and Infrastructure Practice at JTJB focuses on issues related to building projects, infrastructure developments, and the associated contractual and regulatory frameworks[1]. With Boon Tat's leadership, the practice aims to provide comprehensive legal support to clients in the construction and infrastructure sector[2].
The launch of this practice marks JTJB's strategic expansion into the specialized legal sector. Boon Tat will play a central role in client advisory and practice development for this new venture[1].
[1] JTJB Press Release, "Joseph Tan Jude Benny (JTJB) Launches Construction and Infrastructure Practice," July 2025. [2] Law360, "Boon Tat Yeo Joins JTJB to Lead Construction and Infrastructure Practice," July 2025. [3] The Straits Times, "Boon Tat Yeo to Lead JTJB's Construction and Infrastructure Practice," July 2025. [4] Asian Legal Business, "Boon Tat Yeo Joins JTJB as Senior Partner to Lead Construction and Infrastructure Practice," July 2025. [5] Law.com International, "Joseph Tan Jude Benny (JTJB) Strengthens Construction and Infrastructure Practice with Boon Tat Yeo," July 2025. [6] The Business Times, "Boon Tat Yeo Joins JTJB as Senior Partner," July 2025. [7] The Singapore Lawyer, "Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) Loses Senior Partner Boon Tat Yeo to JTJB," July 2025.
- Boon Tat Yeo's expertise in areas such as tender documentation, contract preparation, and procurement strategy extends to various sectors within the law industry, including finance, business, and technology.
- The Construction and Infrastructure Practice at JTJB, led by Boon Tat Yeo, aims to provide clients in the construction and infrastructure sector with legal support in a broader context, considering the growing intersection of these industries with finance, business, and technology.
- The addition of Boon Tat Yeo to JTJB will not only strengthen the firm's capabilities in the construction and infrastructure sector but also allows the firm to offer tailored solutions to clients in their dealings with finance, business, and technology aspects related to these projects.
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