Mark Goh
Founder | Entrepreneur | Advocate & Solicitor | Negotiator | Mediator | Entreprise Architect
Mark started his law practice very shortly after he was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1994. The law firm, VanillaLaw® LLC, now spans more than 2 decades. Through the decades, Mark has singlehandedly and successfully steered the firm through 5 global recessions.
Mark began his professional practice as a litigator in commercial, civil and criminal law. At the age of 29 years old, he was one of the youngest lawyers to be appointed as Lead Counsel in capital cases, having led no less than 30 capital cases within a 10 year period. He had the opportunity to work alongside prominent senior criminal lawyers, observing their court craft but all the while developing his own voice and advocacy style.
Having cut this teeth as a dispute resolution lawyer in the early days of his career, this has given him deep insights into how contracts (its structure and clauses) are being stress tested in the courts.
As an entrepreneur and business owner, coupled with his personal connection with the global business community, he is well place to fully understand the challenges and triumphs faced by any SME (small and medium enterprise). Being an entrepreneurial lawyer, he has always been fascinated with the intricacies of running a business in all its aspects including marketing and sales, human resource, operations (not forgetting law and business structuring). Mark has unparalleled knowledge and working theories on how small businesses can endure and flourish (just like the larger organisations).