Kannan Nadarajan

Kannan is a family law practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of matrimonial matters, including Syariah divorce, and estate matters such as estate planning and probate. He leads the Private Client and Family Law team at CHP Law, where he is known for his empathetic approach, clear judgment and ability to guide clients through some of the most sensitive chapters of their lives.

Kannan crafts personalised and practical solutions for a wide range of complex issues. His work includes civil and Syariah divorce, child relocation and abduction, maintenance enforcement, personal protection orders, probate and administration, and inheritance disputes. In his matrimonial practice, he is a strong advocate of Therapeutic Justice, focusing on reducing conflict and helping clients move forward with care and dignity. He champions cooperative co-parenting and prioritises the emotional well-being of children, ensuring that families are supported beyond the legal process.

Kannan’s early career was marked by rigorous training across commercial litigation, insolvency, corporate law, fintech and cryptocurrency, intellectual property, criminal matters and personal injury claims. This breadth gives him a wide-angle perspective on how family law issues often intersect with financial, commercial and personal realities, enabling him to offer clients comprehensive and strategic support.

Kannan is of Indian-Chinese heritage and is proficient in both English and Mandarin. Outside of practice, he values time with family and friends, often over a pint of Guinness or a passionate discussion about Manchester United’s latest performance. A committed pawrent to a ten-year-old Singapore Special and two spirited domestic short-haired cats, he is also actively involved in local animal welfare initiatives.

Matter Highlights

  • Represented a party in a cross-border divorce that had complex children access arrangements and assets across multiple countries in Europe, China, and Singapore.
  • Represented a mother in a highly acrimonious child relocation application which was eventually resolved through Mediation.
  • Represented a father at the Syariah Appeal Board Hearing arguing a novel point of law regarding shared care and control.
  • Represent a father in a unique child custody case involving an unmarried couple and their young child, where the father had been the primary caregiver of the child.
  • Represented a foreign mother in a highly acrimonious divorce where the father had deliberately cancelled her Long-Term Visit Pass to deprive her of residence and care of her child.

Testimonials

"I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Kannan for his outstanding legal expertise and compassionate support throughout my complex divorce proceedings. Mr. Kannan's valuable advice and guidance proved invaluable when unexpected issues arose, providing me with clarity and confidence. His unwavering support made a significant difference, ensuring I never felt alone during this difficult journey."

"Kannan displayed a remarkable level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication. He guided me through the complexities of the legal process with clarity and compassion, ensuring that my concerns were always addressed and that I felt supported throughout. Thanks to his meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach, we were able to reach a settlement that was fair and satisfactory. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and caring lawyer."