Alnico | Singapore

Delivering Proactive Customer Service

Lim Ting Ting
Counsel
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Country Flag
Singapore
S$1M-$10M
Annual Revenue
10-49
Employees

Can you provide a brief overview of JTJB Lawyers? 

JTJB Lawyers is a firm that specializes in various areas of law, including shipping, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, conveyancing, dispute resolution, and corporate secretarial services.

Could you tell us more about what you do?

As a counsel at JTJB Lawyers, my primary focus is on business development. I work closely with clients, particularly in corporate law, assisting them with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and contractual agreements. Additionally, I provide strategic advice to SME owners, helping them navigate legal complexities while aligning their business objectives with legal frameworks.

What is the typical experience a potential client can expect when engaging with JTJB Lawyers or you?

When clients engage with JTJB Lawyers, they can expect personalized attention and proactive guidance. We ensure accessibility and transparency throughout the process. Our approach is centered around understanding the client’s business holistically by having an understanding of their commercial objectives, offering advice that goes beyond legalities to address their broader needs and objectives.

“… they can expect personalized attention and proactive guidance. We ensure accessibility and transparency throughout the process.”

Can you discuss any initiatives or programs your firm has implemented to educate and empower clients in their legal matters?

We organize client seminars and presentations aimed at empowering our clients with the necessary knowledge to navigate legal intricacies with confidence. These events offer practical insights into legal best practices, arming clients with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their businesses.

Additionally, we will illustrate the impact of our work through impactful case studies, including common yet high-profile scenarios relevant to client’s issues. The selected case studies should closely mirror the client’s transactions and clearly illustrate potential outcomes, helping the client visualize the impact of our advice. 

By sharing these stories, we aim to keep our services top of mind for our clients. Regardless of their background or social status, these stories highlight the universal nature of human experiences and the importance of proactive legal counsel.

“By sharing these stories, we aim to keep our services top of mind for our clients. Regardless of their background or social status, these stories highlight the universal nature of human experiences…”

Can you share any examples of how JTJB Lawyers/you has gone above and beyond to exceed client expectations?

One aspect that sets us apart is our dedication to understanding our clients’ businesses beyond just legal needs. By combining legal knowledge with insights into accounting, taxes, and business strategies, we provide comprehensive solutions that lead to success.  We stay updated on developments in various fields by collaborating with a diverse group of professionals who share and exchange the latest industry insights.

Moreover, we take a proactive stance in problem-solving, often spotting and addressing potential issues early on, which ultimately saves our clients both time and money. In finding solutions, I believe creativity is key, and it stems from truly understanding the people we work with. Our approach is human-centered, ensuring we grasp the unique needs and perspectives of our clients. After seven years of client interactions, we’ve identified common objectives that most clients have. We help clients articulate these objectives, especially when they may find it difficult to express their actual needs and motivations.

“In finding solutions, I believe creativity is key, and it stems from truly understanding the people we work with.”

Can you share any success stories that highlight the positive impact of your firm’s customer experience initiatives?

One notable success story revolves around prevention. By helping clients recognize potential issues and resolving them proactively, we’ve prevented costly disputes from escalating.

For instance, we intervened in a shareholder dispute before it reached court, saving our client time and resources. 

Are there any challenges JTJB Lawyers or you faced in providing exceptional customer experience and how were they overcome?

Like any service-oriented industry, we face challenges, particularly in balancing client expectations with the pressures of billable hours. However, we prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients, fostering trust through transparency and integrity. Encouraging clients to seek second opinions and emphasizing the value we provide beyond traditional legal services has helped us overcome these challenges effectively.

How does JTJB Lawyers/you foster long-term relationships with clients beyond the initial engagement?

At JTJB Lawyers, we treat each client’s business as if it were our own. We strive to achieve alignment between ourselves and the client, emphasizing the value we can provide. By taking a value-centric approach, we not only address immediate legal needs but also foster trust and loyalty. This emphasis on value lowers price sensitivity and ensures enduring relationships built on mutual success. To us, being value-centric means being results-driven and offering solutions that facilitate deals rather than creating legal obstacles.

“This emphasis on value lowers price sensitivity and ensures enduring relationships built on mutual success.”

Looking forward, what trends do you anticipate influencing innovation in the legal industry?

With advancements in technology, we anticipate AI and ChatGPT playing a significant role in streamlining certain aspects of legal services, such as document drafting. However, we believe that the true value lies in personalized advisory services that cater to the unique needs of each client. Delivering personalized advisory services requires empathy, as what we consider important might not align with the client’s primary objectives. It’s crucial to understand the client’s ultimate goals, which may be obscured by common commercial aims.

By embracing technology while maintaining a human-centric approach, we aim to stay ahead of evolving customer expectations. 

Could you provide insights into how you identify and seize new opportunities within the legal industry? 

At JTJB Lawyers, we continuously strive to identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance the customer experience. One approach involves positioning ourselves as turnkey advisors, not merely stopping at legal advice. By identifying our strengths, particularly in serving SMEs, we have carved out a niche for ourselves. We leverage this expertise to offer comprehensive solutions that address not only legal requirements but also broader business needs.

What advice do you have for businesses looking to improve their customer engagement efforts?

My advice would be to prioritize the human touch. Understand your clients’ intrinsic motivations and deliver value-centric solutions that exceed their expectations. By fostering trust, collaboration, and mutual success, businesses can build long-term relationships that withstand the test of time.

“Understand your clients’ intrinsic motivations and deliver value-centric solutions that exceed their expectations.”