Chit Yee Ooi
Associate at Virtus Law*
Chit Yee is an Associate at Virtus Law. Her practice area is in litigation and dispute resolution with a focus on restructuring and insolvency.
Associate at Virtus Law*
Chit Yee is an Associate at Virtus Law. Her practice area is in litigation and dispute resolution with a focus on restructuring and insolvency.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - Singapore
Chit Yee specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Her practice spans a wide array of contentious matters, including contractual disputes and enforcement actions. She is particularly skilled in advising clients on investigations, insurance, employment contracts and sanctions, providing strategic insights that help clients navigate legal complexities with confidence.
Chit Yee has played a pivotal role in restructuring and insolvency cases, notably assisting in one of the first pre-pack schemes approved under Singapore’s Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act. Her work with major secured lenders in high-profile cases like the collapse of Hin Leong Trading demonstrates her ability to manage intricate vessel financing arrangements and judicial management processes.
Clients appreciate Chit Yee’s ability to act swiftly and think commercially, making her an invaluable asset in high-stakes situations. Her involvement in defending major corporations and representing clients in complex disputes underscores her reputation as a pragmatic and effective legal adviser.
Virtus Law LLP (T13LL0339K) and Stephenson Harwood LLP (T13LL0821C) are registered as a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore under the name Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance. Both firms are registered in Singapore under the Limited Liability Partnership Act (Chapter 163A) with limited liability. The term "partner" is used to refer to a member in one of the constituent law firms.
MV Stella Cherise
Successfully defended Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co KG (Oldendorff) against a conversion claim in the case of Valency International Pte Ltd v JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd and others (2025) SGHC 50 involving instructions to issue delivery orders.
iflix
Successfully obtained one of the first pre-packaged scheme of arrangement under Singapore's Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act.
eFishery
Advising a major shareholder of eFishery, an aquaculture technology start-up in the industry which had reached unicorn status and a valuation at around USD 1.4 billion in 2023, in respect of allegations that eFishery had misreported its financial figures.
Sanctions
Advised clients on whether there have been breaches of Singapore sanctions, the potential penalties and next steps.
Investigations
Assisted in conducting investigations in respect of whistleblowing complaints on the misconduct of financial representatives.
