Private company

Drew & Napier

Singapore law firm

Drew & Napier LLC is a Singaporean law firm. Founded in 1889, the firm has more than 500 employees. It is regarded as one of the Big Four law firms in Singapore.2 It was founded by Sir Walter John Napier.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Drew & Napier LLC is a Singaporean law firm. Founded in 1889, the firm has more than 500 employees. It is regarded as one of the Big Four law firms in Singapore.2

The story

Founded by Sir Walter John Napier in 1889.1

The firm was founded in 1889 in Singapore, part of the Straits Settlements, when Manchester barrister Walter John Napier joined English solicitor Alfred Henry Drew.

In 2000, Drew & Napier was corporatised to form a limited liability company. The firm in 2011 moved to its current location at Ocean Financial Centre, Collyer Quay, Singapore.

From Wikipedia’s article on Drew & Napier, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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