Low Jin Liang
Deputy Co-Head, Family & Divorce Practice Group
Low Jin Liang is the Deputy Co-Head of our Family Law & Divorce practice group at PKWA Law. Jin Liang is named in the Asian Legal Business listing of Singapore Rising Stars in 2022. He is also named in the Singapore Business Review's list of "Singapore's most influential lawyers aged 40 and under" in 2016.
Low Jin Liang is a Senior Associate Director at PKWA Law and serves as the Deputy Co-Head of the Family & Divorce Practice Group. His specialization lies in navigating complex financial aspects of divorce and family cases, particularly concerning the division of assets.
Jin Liang is named in the Asian Legal Business listing of Singapore Rising Stars in 2022. This accolade celebrates the emerging legal talents who have not only demonstrated immense potential in the field but have also garnered widespread acclaim from their clients.
Jin Liang was also named in the Singapore Business Review’s list of “Singapore’s most influential lawyers aged 40 and under” in 2016. These influential lawyers are described as those who exert a dominant presence in the city’s legal arena, chosen from a pool of a hundred nominees based on their thought leadership, influence, and success.
Jin Liang has taken the lead as counsel in numerous highly contentious divorce proceedings, navigating the complexities of the Family Court and High Court. His warm and approachable nature, coupled with a keen aptitude for numerical intricacies, sets him apart as a thoughtful and skilled practitioner.
He obtained his 2nd Upper Honours degree from King’s College London (United Kingdom) before being called to the Singapore Bar. He is a versatile lawyer, having worked as a banking and finance lawyer at one of Singapore’s largest firms.
Jin Liang’s professional portfolio encompasses:
- Acting as lead counsel in over 600 highly contentious divorce proceedings in the Family Court and Supreme Court, often involving multi-million dollar division of matrimonial assets, maintenance, and complex child custody issues.
- Serving as lead counsel for private clients in $40 million and $41 million disputes.
- Representing major banks and financiers, including DBS, UOB, OCBC, Bank Central Asia, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, MG Leasing Corporation, Showa Leasing Co. Ltd, as well as borrowers in various financing and refinancing transactions, including construction projects, cross-border finance leases, and floor stock facilities.
- Advising and negotiating on all ISDA documentation for FX and commodities transactions for YTL Power Seraya.
- Advising major banks like Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, OCBC, UOB, and DBS on banking and finance transactions in Myanmar, including compliance with regulatory requirements under Myanmar law regarding offshore loans and security grants by foreign banks.
- Assisting the Laguna, Banyan Tree, and Angsana group in the development of the largest fully-integrated resort in Vietnam and the sale of resort units and villas for investment and residential purposes in Vietnam.
- Facilitating investments and joint ventures in Vietnam and Myanmar for reputable clients, including Sembcorp Development, Keppel Land, and Mitsubishi Corporation.
In addition to his legal prowess, Jin Liang holds prestigious accreditations and memberships:
- Accredited Mediator by the Singapore Mediation Centre
- Accredited Collaborative Family Practitioner (CFP) by the Singapore Mediation Centre
- Appointment to the Singapore Mediation Centre’s Panel of Collaborative Family Practitioners (CFP)
- Associate Mediator on the Law Society Mediation Scheme Panel of Mediators
- Membership in the Law Society of Singapore
- Membership in the Singapore Academy of Laws
- Vice-Chairmanship of the Electoral Appeal Committee at the Football Association of Singapore
- Appointment by the Chief Justice to the Inquiry Panel of the Law Society of Singapore