Business Beyond Borders - A Podcast by Bluente

Building Icons and Shattering Ceilings: Behind the Scenes with Lynette Chew, Partner at CMS Singapore

Bluente Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lynette Chew, partner at CMS Singapore and director of CMS Holborn Asia. 

With over 25 years of experience, Lynette handles complex domestic and cross-border disputes as lead counsel in Singapore Courts and institutional arbitrations. Lynette has advised on notable projects such as the construction of Marina Bay Sands.

Lynette’s expertise in construction, projects, and energy work has earned her recommendations in legal directories, and her exceptional legal acumen and industry recognition make her a respected figure in the field, being the sole woman lawyer ranked for both contentious and non- contentious matters in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide for Construction in Singapore.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Lynette’s day-to-day as a partner at CMS Singapore
  • Lynette’s shift to infrastructure and construction work
  • Navigating challenges in a male-dominated industry 
  • The Marina Bay Sands project
  • Advice for next-gen lawyers

Join us for this inspiring conversation as Lynette takes us on her career journey and shares invaluable advice for aspiring lawyers in the industry!

Links:

Bluente's Website: https://www.bluente.com/
Lynette’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynette-chew-%E5%91%A8-%E7%BE%8E%E7%8E%B2-98b6222/
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