Covenant Chambers Welcomes Former Rajah & Tann Partner Khelvin Xu, Bolstering Expertise in Complex Commercial Disputes

Covenant Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of Khelvin Xu as Director, effective February 2nd, 2024. Khelvin joins the firm after leaving Rajah & Tann Singapore as Partner. He comes with a formidable reputation in commercial litigation, and is particularly adept at navigating complex and cross-border disputes, especially those involving technology elements.

Khelvin possesses extensive experience before the Singapore Courts, and in international and domestic arbitration, having honed his skills across numerous multifaceted cross-border matters. His deep understanding of commercial disputes, coupled with his proven talent for strategic guidance, promises to be invaluable to Covenant Chambers' clients.

Representative matters include acting in a multi-million dollar international arbitration for a cryptocurrency platform against a cryptocurrency trading desk, linked to the cryptocurrency crash of June 2022, acting in a multi-million dollar international arbitration for a Japanese corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange against a Hong Kong entity (represented by an English Queen's Counsel / Hong Kong Senior Counsel), in respect of the distribution of consumer products in Mainland China, and acting in a High Court claim for a Singaporean company of over 50 years' history, in resisting a winding-up application brought by a group of minority shareholders.

Clients have praised Khelvin for giving advice that is “as real and material as possible”, being “highly innovative in his approach”, setting out “a clear approach toward resolving challenging situations, simplifying discussions on complex matters”, having a “keen ability to explain detailed defense plans and strategies”, being “very professional and savvy”, and acting with “great integrity and professionalism” by providing advice that put the client’s interests “at the forefront at all times”.

Peers say that Khelvin has a “confident and persuasive” advocacy style, is “diligent, responsible, thoughtful and approaches problems with a clinical precision”, is “personable, astute and a real fighter you would love to have on your side”, and is as “industrious as he is sharp” but is also a “fair and courteous opponent”.

Beyond his extensive litigation experience, Khelvin is committed to uplifting the legal community. He actively serves as an advocacy trainer on the Advocacy Committee of the Law Society of Singapore, recently conducting advocacy training in Hong Kong. He is also authors the "Legal Profession" chapter yearly in the Singapore Academy of Law's Annual Review of Singapore Cases.

Khelvin's arrival underscores Covenant Chambers' unwavering commitment to providing excellent legal counsel and representation to its clients. His exceptional skills and dynamic presence will strengthen the firm's capabilities and solidify its position as a leading advocate in complex commercial disputes.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Khelvin!