About CSLB Asia

CSLB Asia helps established companies and entrepreneurs enter the Asian market.

We work as your trusted partner to help you set up, and succeed, in expanding your
business in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

About Our Founder, Katherine Chapman

“I thrive on the energy of working with driven, forward-thinking entrepreneurs. They have fascinating stories to share, find new ways to do things, and never stop learning. With my legal expertise and advisory background, I can make a real difference and help them accelerate their business growth in Asia.”

— Katherine Chapman, CEO, CSLB Asia

Katherine Chapman is founder and CEO of CSLB Asia. She’s an experienced corporate advisory lawyer, board member and company secretary with extensive experience across the Asia Pacific.

Katherine started CSLB Asia in 2012. After spending years progressing her legal career both in-house and in international law firms across Asia, Katherine took the opportunity to consider her next steps while leaving her position to move countries.

During this time, she discovered a real need for clear and concise advice for companies looking to enter the Asian market. With a wealth of experience behind her, she knew she could help and went on to establish CSLB Asia. She has since become a sought-after expert in the region, has grown the team and helped hundreds of businesses break into the Asian market.

Credentials:

SAICSA – Company Secretary and Registered Filing Agent
Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Singapore: Qualified Individual
Solicitor admitted in NSW, QLD and High Court of Australia

Steven Dewhurst,
Director

Steven’s 30+ year legal career has seen him specialise in insurance and progress to partner across several international law firms, including a period as a Managing Partner.

As Director at CSLB Asia, Steven provides contract management services to help clients with their commercial and contractual relationships with business partners. He also provides consulting services to a Fortune 500 company, a Hong-King based law firm, and is a Semester Professor at Bond University.

Credentials:

Solicitor admitted in England, Wales and Hong Kong
Semester Professor at the Law Faculty of Bond University
Mediator at Singapore Mediation Centre
Advisor at PlugandPlay

Carol Liao Hsiao Feng,
MANAGING Director

Carol is a certified accountant with extensive experience in compliance, operations, and establishing new business units across different industries. At CSLB Asia, she supports clients across a range of functions, including company incorporation, reporting, accounting, and work visas.

Credentials:

Chartered certified accountant
Bachelor of Business Administration

Our Values

Knowledge sharing

We constantly expand our knowledge and experience, and share this with our clients to help them feel informed and confident.

Working in partnership

We want to see our clients succeed. We believe in sharing information, collaborating, and working as an extension of their business.

Finding a way

We keep our eye on finding solutions. We enjoy a challenge, overcoming roadblocks, and finding a way to get things done.

Kind words from our clients

Featured

Victoria Mintey

“CSLB helped me to set up a Sole Proprietorship and to navigate all the changes brought in by the government over the years since then. Including the time my pass got cancelled by accident and I thought I had lost my business! It has been such a comfort to know I can call CSLB and get straight talking, up to date advice from great people.”

- Victoria - Victoria Mintey

Melissa Laurie - Oysterly

“I was extremely impressed by the service of CSLB and how quickly they set up my company in Singapore. They were easy to deal with and make the process seamless. I would highly recommend!”

- Melissa Laurie - Oysterly

Steve Anderson - SlingRakz Systems

“Katherine and Steven were both excellent do deal with. Setting up a new company in a new country can be quite daunting and with there local knowledge and expertise, they gave us great advice and confidence.

We would be very happy to recommend CLSB-Asia to anyone who requires advice or help with legal issues in relation to business in Asia.”

- Steve Anderson - SlingRakz Systems

Charlotte Birley, Managing Director – Alive Brand Experience

“Setting up a new business in a foreign country comes with a raft of daunting challenges. Thankfully we were introduced to Katherine and her team at CSLB five years ago. In addition to their honest and sage advice on a range of topics, Katherine has also been our Company Secretary and has provided an external Company Director, keeping us on the right side of the authorities and their ever-changing policies. Katherine’s expansive knowledge and lovely warm personality give us the reassurance and confidence to focus on growing our business. CSLB is the best in the business and has added huge value to our company, enabling us to service our clients better.”

- Charlotte Birley, Managing Director – Alive Brand Experience

Carl Geraghty, Managing Partner – TAGR Pte Ltd

“CSLB Asia helped to set up my company in Singapore, providing me with invaluable advice on how to navigate the process quickly and efficiently. Since we have been in business, they’ve also been our partner for our year-end accounts submission.

“The team at CSLB are a joy to work with - equal parts professional and personable. If anyone needed assistance on company registration and ongoing financial or legal services, I would have no hesitation in recommending Katherine and her wonderful team.”

- Carl Geraghty, Managing Partner – TAGR Pte Ltd

Agi Heale, Executive Coach – Westbourne Associates

“Katherine and her team have been instrumental for Westbourne Associates with the set-up of the company and ongoing support. They have provided me with expert advice and supported me through every stage and I could not have done this without the team who are always on hand to help. I recommend them to anyone who wants legal help in Singapore and needs kind, clear and helpful advice on how to do it.”

- Agi Heale, Executive Coach and Founder – Westbourne Associates