Among them, Han Ming Ho received distinction in three categories, underscoring his breadth of experience. The full list of Reed Smith lawyers recognized in the 2026 guide is as follows:
- Calvin Chan — Arbitration and Mediation
- Timothy Cooke — Arbitration and Mediation
- Han Ming Ho — Mutual Funds, Private Equity Law and Private Funds
- Michael Kwan (Resource Law*) — Corporate Law
- Bryan Tan — Information Technology Law
Below is more information about the lawyers featured in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Singapore.
Calvin Chan, a partner in the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group, is recognized for his work in arbitration and mediation, and he appears in Best Lawyers for the 11th consecutive year. Chan has significant experience handling complex multi-jurisdictional litigation, as well as U.S. litigation matters involving Asia. In addition to his skill in arbitration and litigation, Chan is a trusted authority on internal investigations. He has been based in Singapore for more than a decade.
Timothy Cooke, an international arbitration partner in Singapore, represents clients in commercial disputes, particularly those involving foreign investments in Asia, and regularly sits as sole, co- and presiding arbitrator. He wrote International Arbitration in Singapore: Legislation and Materials, a comprehensive guide to the law and practice of international arbitration in Singapore. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020.
Han Ming Ho leads Reed Smith’s Asia-Pacific investment funds practice, counseling clients on the structuring and formation of a broad range of investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate funds. He regularly provides strategic advice to fund managers on the establishment of business operations and investment funds in Singapore and other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. His substantial regulatory experience includes advising on compliance and licensing issues relating to securities and financial advisory law. He has been featured in Best Lawyers since 2014.
Bryan Tan is a technology, media and telecoms partner well known for acting on IT-related transactions. He has extensive experience advising on venture capital investments into fast-growing technology companies and cryptocurrency projects. His client base spans a range of sectors, including video games, fintech, VC funds, health care, telecoms and technology. He was first featured in 2008.
Michael Kwan of Resource Law LLC* works on corporate finance and on commercial transactions in Singapore and the wider region, including listings, equity and debt issues, reverse takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital investments. He advises companies, including high-tech startups, on their corporate undertakings, and he also regularly advises private equity firms and venture capital firms. With a background in business, Kwan understands the commercial needs of his clients and dispenses practical advice that takes into consideration both compliance and commercial factors for the client. It is Kwan’s second consecutive year on the list.
Best Lawyers has a reputation as a reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. It bases its recognitions on the opinions of leading lawyers in the same geographical and practice areas. The Best Lawyers website provides more information about its methodology.
*Reed Smith is in a Formal Law Alliance with Resource Law LLC in Singapore.