Mathea Lim
Associate Director
Mathea is an Associate Director at PKWA Law. Her areas of expertise include probate, child custody cases, and cases relating to the division on matrimonial assets. She has further advised on complex high-net-worth cases involving the division of assets and maintenance, as well as intricate child-related disputes. She previously worked in one of Singapore's largest law firms.
Awards and Recognition
Mathea was named one of “Singapore’s Rising Stars” in 2024 by Asian Legal Business, a distinguished accolade recognizing exceptional lawyers who exhibit outstanding potential and consistently receive high client commendations.
She received particular praise for her “formidable achievements in handling complex matrimonial cases, especially those involving high-net-worth clients and international elements.” Additionally, Mathea was acknowledged for her successful management of a divorce case involving assets worth $30 million.
Notable Cases and Achievements
- Mathea recently successfully acted for the Husband in the High Court, securing 72.5% of matrimonial assets ( XIK v XIL [2025] SGHCF 16).
- Mathea was the lead lawyer in a widely publicised case where she successfully represented her client in securing preschool fees from her ex-husband for their son (“Court orders man to pay son’s preschool fees to ex-wife”).
Mathea has been awarded the following scholarships and awards:
- Attaining a Distinction in the Part B Family Law Course in 2019.
- Receiving the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Prize in December 2018, bestowed upon the top student in Family Law at NUS Law.
- Wee Chong Jin Scholarship in Law for the Academic Year 2018-2019.
- NUS Law Dean’s List during the Academic Year 2015-2016.
During her time in law school, Mathea exhibited her commitment to assisting others by serving as a founding director of the Student Disciplinary Assistance Scheme. In this role, she provided invaluable guidance to fellow students facing disciplinary proceedings before the Board of Discipline and Disciplinary Appeals Board.
Mathea’s journey to PKWA Law was preceded by her training at one of Singapore’s premier law firms, where she practiced as a litigation and family lawyer. Her true passion lies in offering support to individuals facing some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Mathea is highly regarded for her innovative thinking and her knack for finding practical, client-centric solutions.
She approaches her work with meticulous attention to detail and fervent advocacy, empowering her clients to grasp their legal positions fully and make informed choices throughout the divorce process. As a staunch proponent of therapeutic justice, she actively encourages the amicable resolution of disputes through mediation whenever it is a viable option.
Areas of practice
- Handling Court of Appeal matters
- Managing both contentious and non-contentious divorces
- Addressing jurisdictional issues
- Resolving child custody disputes
- Navigating maintenance matters
- Overseeing the equitable division of assets
- Crafting marital and separation agreements
- Addressing family violence concerns
- High net worth divorces and family disputes
- Dealing with cross-border international disputes
- Addressing child abduction cases
- Managing relocation issues
- Crafting pre-nuptial agreements
- Formulating financial separation agreements
- Handling personal protection matters
- Managing interim maintenance applications and trials
- Resolving contested ancillary issues
- Addressing adoption matters