Interview with Chua Wei Rong
Chua Wei Rong (Associate)
“…I began to appreciate the importance of the law, not just as a means of achieving justice, but also in shaping how society develops and how individuals act.”
Hear from Chua Wei Rong who joins us as an Associate.
Tell me more about yourself
I graduated from the Singapore Management University in 2023 and was called to the Bar in 2024. Following my practice training (at a financial services regulatory practice), I became a day trader. However, months into my trading career, I felt that it was not for me, and I craved for something more meaningful than staring at price charts all day. Thus, I have decided to return to practice with the aim of having a fulfilling and exciting career as a disputes lawyer at Covenant Chambers.
What inspired you to become a lawyer?
As a child, I was quite argumentative and thought that being paid to argue would be cool. As I grew up, I began to appreciate the importance of the law, not just as a means of achieving justice, but also in shaping how society develops and how individuals act. Given that lawyers play a vital role in the legal process, I thought that a career as a lawyer would be meaningful and exciting.
What are your areas of specialisation?
I trained as a corporate lawyer doing focussing on advisory work at a financial services regulatory practice. Going forward, I hope to specialise as a commercial litigator given my interest in the business and financial world.
What was one case you handled that left a lasting impression on you?
It was a case where the client sought legal advice on whether certain over-the-counter derivative trades would amount to them committing market conduct offences on the Singapore Exchange. It was memorable not just because of the severity of the issue, but also because of the complexity and novelty of the research and advice. In crafting our arguments, we had to research on and understand the legislative intent and context of the relevant statutory provisions, as well as the commercial objectives of the various parties involved. Overall, it was intellectually stimulating and fun working on the case.
What gives you the most satisfaction in your work?
Being part of our client’s journey, delivering a tangible outcome for them and making a real-world difference.
How do you handle the stresses of work?
I agree with Seneca’s quote that “we suffer more in imagination than in reality”. When it comes to dealing with stress, I believe that it is important not to overthink, in which the incessant thoughts in our minds intensify the stress we already face. Not overthinking leaves us in a much better position to deal directly with the source of the stress.
How do you like to spend your time outside of work?
I hit the gym and join run clubs. If I have more time, I read.