Six qualities that define how we work with clients across M&A, winding up, and affidavit matters.
Singapore Jurisdiction Expertise
Kettova operates solely within Singapore law. Our experience with ACRA, the Law Society, and Singapore's court processes means we know the terrain without needing to look it up.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
Every service carries a published, fixed fee. You receive a written scope letter at the outset. There are no hourly billing surprises at the end of a matter.
Direct Solicitor Engagement
Your instructions reach the qualified solicitor directly — not filtered through a contact centre or handed to junior staff for preparation without adequate oversight.
Structured Process Documentation
Every engagement follows a documented process — playbooks, checklists, and status records. You are never left wondering where things stand in a transaction or filing.
Complete Closing Documentation
Each matter concludes with a complete organised file of all produced documents — agreements, filings, correspondence, and certified copies — for your own records.
Rigorous Confidentiality Standards
Client information is not shared, discussed, or referenced outside the firm without your prior consent. Solicitor-client privilege is not an afterthought — it is foundational to how we work.
01 — Professional Expertise
Practitioners with Specific Experience
Legal work in Singapore's corporate and commercial space demands practitioners who have handled similar matters before — not professionals working through unfamiliar territory on a client's time. Kettova's team has concentrated experience in mergers and acquisitions for Singapore mid-market entities, the procedural requirements of voluntary and creditors' winding up, and the specific formatting and witnessing requirements for affidavits before Singapore courts.
This concentration means that common questions have already been worked through — which reduces both the time required and the margin for error on your matter.
02 — Process & Technology
Organised, Documented Work Practices
Each service type at Kettova follows a documented internal process — built from prior matters and refined over time. For M&A, this means a transaction playbook setting out each stage and responsible party. For winding up, a step-by-step guide through ACRA's requirements. For affidavits, a fact-gathering and drafting checklist.
These documents are shared with clients so that expectations are aligned at every stage. We do not operate from verbal understanding — everything is in writing.
03 — Client Service
Attentive, Accessible Service
Clients at Kettova can reach the solicitor handling their matter directly — by email or telephone during office hours. Status updates are not limited to formal progress reports; if something changes in your matter, we let you know promptly.
We keep our client load at a level that allows us to respond to queries within one business day. This is a practical decision, not a service aspiration.
04 — Value & Pricing
Published Fees, No Billing Ambiguity
Kettova publishes fixed fees for each of its services: SGD 2,700 for M&A advisory, SGD 1,400 for winding up support, and SGD 300 for affidavit preparation. These fees are fixed at the engagement stage and documented in a written scope letter.
If additional work is required that falls outside the agreed scope, this is discussed and agreed in writing before any additional work begins. You are always in a position to make an informed decision about cost.
05 — Results & Outcomes
Outcomes Focused on What Matters to You
For M&A clients, a successful outcome means a completed transaction with all agreements executed, all conditions satisfied, and completion effected cleanly. For winding up clients, it means a company properly dissolved, all creditors addressed, and ACRA's records updated. For affidavit clients, it means a document that meets court requirements and can be used without issue.
We measure our work against these practical outcomes — not by the volume of correspondence produced or hours billed.
A straightforward comparison of what Kettova offers versus what clients often encounter elsewhere.
Not consistently offered | Variable | Standard at Kettova
Features of how we operate that are less common among Singapore legal practices of any size.
Service-Specific Playbooks
Each M&A engagement comes with a written transaction playbook — a step-by-step guide through deal stages, responsibilities, and timing. Clients know what is expected of them and when.
In-House Commissioner for Oaths
Affidavit swearing takes place at our George Street office without the need to arrange a separate appointment with an external commissioner. Drafting and witnessing are handled under one roof.
Winding Up Step-by-Step Guide
Every winding up client receives a plain-language guide through the dissolution process — what each stage involves, who is responsible, and what to expect from ACRA. Directors and shareholders are not left guessing.
Scope Discipline
Kettova does not take on matters outside its three practice areas. This means every client engages practitioners who have worked through many comparable situations — rather than generalists approaching an unfamiliar area.
A record built steadily through careful work — not through volume or rapid expansion.
12+
Years in Practice
340+
Matters Completed
3
Focused Practice Areas
98%
Client Satisfaction Rate
Law Society of Singapore Member
All practitioners hold current practising certificates and adhere to the Law Society's professional conduct rules.
Singapore Academy of Law
Practitioners maintain current membership of the Singapore Academy of Law, upholding continuing legal education requirements.
Professional Indemnity Coverage
Kettova maintains professional indemnity insurance in accordance with Law Society requirements, providing a layer of protection for clients.
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