About the Firm
A Practice Built on Careful Thinking
volmarises was established to serve clients who need focused, honest counsel — not broad retainers or open-ended engagements.
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Focused practice, clear purpose
volmarises was founded with a straightforward aim: to offer legal counsel in areas where the stakes are personal and the process matters as much as the outcome. Over the years, Singapore's regulatory landscape — particularly in healthcare — has grown increasingly detailed, and families navigating matters of mental capacity deserve patient, precise guidance rather than hurried answers.
We chose to concentrate on three service areas where thorough preparation and clear communication make a meaningful difference. This isn't a large-volume practice. We take on matters where we can be genuinely useful and where we can commit the time each engagement warrants.
Our clients include individual practitioners managing small clinics, families in the process of applying for deputy status under the Mental Capacity Act, and businesses or individuals who need a carefully drafted demand letter before considering whether to escalate further. In each case, the expectation is the same: honest assessment, structured delivery, and no unnecessary complexity.
Our Mission
To make focused legal counsel accessible to those who need it — without ambiguity, without pressure, and without scope creep. Every engagement begins with a clear definition of what we'll do and when it ends.
Our Values
- Clarity — plain language in every document and conversation
- Discretion — confidentiality treated as a professional obligation
- Integrity — honest scope assessments, no unnecessary work
- Care — particular sensitivity in family and health-related matters
The Team
The People Behind the Work
A small team with focused expertise — and enough experience to know when a matter deserves extra time.
Mei Lin Choo
Principal Solicitor
Specialises in healthcare regulatory matters and medical law advisory. Fifteen years working with clinic groups and individual practitioners across Singapore.
Ravi Chandrasekaran
Senior Associate
Focuses on Mental Capacity Act applications and family-related legal proceedings. Known for patient, considered guidance through complex personal situations.
Jamie Lau
Associate
Handles civil and commercial disputes, including demand letter preparation and pre-litigation correspondence. Clear writing and methodical assessment of the facts.
How We Work
Standards We Hold Ourselves To
The following principles shape how every engagement at volmarises is handled — from the first enquiry to final delivery.
Written Scope, Always
Every engagement begins with a written scope document and fee agreement. You know what's included before work starts.
Client Confidentiality
Legal professional privilege and our own data handling practices ensure your information remains protected throughout and after the engagement.
Regulatory Alignment
All work is conducted in accordance with the Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161) and applicable professional conduct rules in Singapore.
Plain Communication
Legal language where necessary, plain English everywhere else. If something isn't clear, we'd rather spend more time explaining than leave you guessing.
Honest Timelines
We commit to realistic delivery windows and flag changes early. Timelines depend on third parties in some matters, and we communicate that clearly from the outset.
Sensitivity in Personal Matters
Guardianship applications and healthcare decisions carry emotional weight. We approach these matters with the patience and discretion they deserve.
Legal support in Singapore that starts with listening
volmarises works with healthcare practitioners navigating the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act, families applying for court-appointed deputies under the Mental Capacity Act, and individuals or businesses preparing formal demand correspondence before civil proceedings. The common thread across all three areas is careful preparation and structured delivery.
Singapore's legal framework is detailed. The regulations covering medical practice, mental capacity, and civil debt recovery each carry their own requirements and timelines. Our approach is to understand what applies to your situation specifically, explain the path clearly, and complete the work to a standard that holds up.
Ready to talk?
We're happy to answer your initial questions
Reach out and describe what you're dealing with. We'll let you know whether and how we can help, with no pressure to proceed.
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