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Helmsman expands legal services into IP and Technology, Media and Technology

Law firm also announced the appointment of Basil Lee, who successfully represented clients in a range of intellectual property and commercial disputes, as Associate Director.

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January 3, 2025

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Helmsman expands legal services into IP and Technology, Media and Technology

Multi-disciplinary law firm Helmsman LLC on Thursday (2 January) announced the firm’s expansion of its practice areas to include Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT).

The firm said this marked a significant milestone, as it solidified Helmsman’s position as the counsel of choice for major corporations and industry stakeholders worldwide.

Helmsman also announced the appointment of Basil Lee as Associate Director. This strategic addition is set to significantly enhance the firm’s capabilities in IP and TMT.

With Lee’s specialised expertise now part of the team, Helmsman is poised to enhance its service delivery and assist clients in achieving their objectives.

Lee brings a wealth of experience to Helmsman, having successfully represented clients in a range of intellectual property and commercial disputes at all levels of the Singapore courts. His portfolio boasts several landmark cases, showcasing his expertise in IP litigation and advisory matters, particularly complex regulations of technology, media, and telecommunications, including data protection, consumer rights, and cybersecurity.

Among his notable achievements, he played a crucial role in successfully discharging an injunction against the Kaws: Holiday art exhibition, thereby facilitating public access to this significant cultural event, exemplifying the impact that legal victories can have beyond the courtroom.

Beyond his practice, Lee contributed to the trademarks and passing off chapters in the 2018, 2020, and 2024 re-issues of Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore. An alumnus of the National University of Singapore, he was awarded the APAA Patent Law Prize for his exceptional performance in the field of intellectual property. Additionally, Lee represented his university at the prestigious Monroe E Price Media Law Moot Court Competition.

Helmsman LLC was founded in 2019 as a specialised shipping and commodities firm but has since expanded its services to encompass commercial disputes, employment, corporate, banking and finance and now IP and TMT. With offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, the firm regularly advises and represents clients in commercial transactions and disputes across the globe.

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Published: 3 January, 2025

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