Our Team
We provide customised, flexible support for new and established businesses looking to enter and grow in Australia/New Zealand.
Understanding that no two businesses are the same, you’ll get advice that’s tailored to your situation, giving you the best chance of success.
At CSLB Australia, we know what it’s like to establish a new business - because have done it ourselves.
Established in 2012 by Katherine Chapman, our team has both local and International expertise with more than 25 years’ in-market experience. We combine legal smarts, compliance know-how and proven business acumen to help you tap into the endless opportunities in the region.
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-Kong based law firm, and is a Semester Professor at Bond University, Australia.
Credentials:
Solicitor admitted in England, Wales and Hong Kong
Semester Professor at the Law Faculty of Bond University
Mediator at Singapore Mediation Centre
Katherine Chapman, Founder
Katherine 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 entering the APAC 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.
“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.”
Credentials:
SAICSA – Company Secretary and Registered Filing Agent
ASIC registered agent
Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority Singapore: Qualified Individual
Solicitor admitted in NSW, QLD and High Court of Australia
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
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. I recommend her to anyone who wants legal help in Singapore and needs kind, clear and helpful advice on how to do it.”
- Agi Heale, Executive Coach – Westbourne Associates
