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Frederick Teng | Partner
frederick@jhyee.com

Education & Qualifications: Frederick completed his Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from Cardiff University in 2011. In 2013, he earned his Diploma in International Arbitration and successfully passed the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP). He also holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Insurance Law, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Commercial and Corporate Law, and a Master of Laws in Financial Services Law accredited by University College London (UCL) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) via the University of London intercollegiate program.

Professional Experience:

  1. Multinational Legal Consultant: Since 2015, Frederick has served as a legal consultant at a multinational corporation with regional offices in Singapore and Shanghai, where he managed complex litigation involving commercial disputes and economic torts. He led the legal department across Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. As Head of the Legal and Compliance Department, he provided legal counsel to the board of management and regularly represented the company in courts and tribunals in Singapore, Shanghai, and Taipei. Frederick also played a key role in negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements and liaising with the company’s clients.

  2. Insurance and Takaful Specialist: Frederick began his legal career at Messrs. Azim, Tunku Farik & Wong, where he specialized in insurance and takaful litigation, including reinsurance and re-takaful matters. His expertise spanned general and commercial insurance law, with extensive experience handling disputes related to fire, marine, motor, personal accident insurance, and professional indemnity claims. Frederick regularly appeared in courts and tribunals, successfully defending insurance companies against disputed claims. He also provided strategic legal advice to claims managers and drafted and reviewed commercial legal documents for clients.

  3. Digital Assets and Trust Accounts: Recently, Frederick was appointed by two licensed digital asset exchange operators, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia, to assist in setting up custodial trust accounts with a listed trustee company. These trust accounts were established to hold fiat cash and digital assets worth millions of US dollars, showcasing Frederick's expertise in navigating the legal aspects of emerging digital finance sectors.

Expertise: Frederick’s diverse legal background, encompassing insurance and takaful litigation, commercial dispute resolution, and digital assets law, makes him a versatile legal professional. His experience working in multinational corporations, handling complex litigation, and advising on innovative digital asset structures positions him as a strategic partner for clients seeking comprehensive legal solutions at JHYCO.

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