Brazilian plastic surgeon drops suit against lawyer Laurence Wee over alleged share in property deal

Dr Marco Aurelio Moura De Faria Correa (left) had sued Mr Laurence Wee (right) and businessman Sukamto Sia claiming they failed to pay him $1.08 million for his alleged "contribution and agreed share of profits". PHOTOS: PARKWAY HEALTH, ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - A Brazilian plastic surgeon has withdrawn a lawsuit he brought against Singapore lawyer Laurence Wee to recover his alleged share of profits from a sale of property at Hub Synergy Point in Anson Road.

Midway through a trial that started in the High Court on July 6, Dr Marco Aurelio Moura De Faria Correa, a Singapore permanent resident with a clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, threw in the towel.

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