Our disputes team handles a wide spectrum of civil and commercial disputes, both local and cross-jurisdictional, in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings. Over the years, our team has built up in-depth knowledge and expertise across a wide spectrum of industry sectors. We regularly act in complex, novel and widely-publicised matters.
Our firm has been consistently ranked by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (the definitive guide to the market’s leading law firms and lawyers) as a recommended firm in commercial and transactions disputes, alongside various international and larger law firms.
We are there with you right from the very beginning, starting from advisory and investigative work, and all the way to the very end, whether your matter is concluded at mediation, trial or arbitration. Our clients trust us to dive deep into the various technical, commercial and legal issues at hand, leaving no stone unturned in the search for justice and fairness.
Our disputes team acts for clients in the following areas
- Asset Tracing and Fraud
- Banking and Investment Disputes
- Building and Construction Disputes
- Companies, Directors and Fiduciary Duties, Shareholders’ Rights
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Trust and Equitable Relief Claims
- Constitutional and Judicial Review Actions
- Conveyancing and Property Disputes
- Corporate, Joint Venture, Shareholder, and Minority Oppression Disputes
- Cross-Border, Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes
- Defamation Actions
- Employment Disputes (including Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Obligations)
- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitration Awards
- Injunctions and Interim Measures
- Insolvency and Restructuring
- Personal Injury, Negligence & Insurance Litigation
- International and Domestic Commercial Arbitration
- Probate, Wills and Estate Disputes
- Professional and Medical Negligence Claims
- Sales of Goods Disputes
Notable Briefs
- Successfully obtained a worldwide Mareva injunction for a German company in favour of international arbitration under Section 12 of the International Arbitration Act. The decision is the first reported decision of a worldwide Mareva injunction in favour of international arbitration.
- Represented the Ngee Ann Kongsi in a high profile and widely reported property dispute involving the ownership of the Teochew Building at Tank Road.
- Represented a group of unvaccinated individuals in a high-impact public interest constitutional challenge and judicial review of the Vaccine Differentiation Safe Management Measures and Workforce Vaccination Measures that affected the constitutional rights of an estimated 132,000 unvaccinated persons and 48,000 workers.
- Successfully obtained judgment for two individual investors who were defrauded in a high profile and widely reported Ponzi scheme involving a total of S$60 million.
- Successfully defended an individual against a claim for purported legal fees of around S$2 million. This is now Singapore’s leading case that establishes a statutory defence under the Legal Profession Act against a claim for fees for unauthorised legal services or advice, which was affirmed by the Appellate Division
- Succeeded in a High Court minority oppression action, obtaining a buy-out and other orders for an excess of US$8 million, without the Court requiring a valuation of the shareholding in question.
- Successfully established liability against the Defendant driver who suffered a stroke before colliding into the Plaintiffs. This is the first Singapore decision on the applicable legal standard to establish a defence of automatism under tort law.
- Successfully represented an individual against another individual in an investment claim involving a cash investment in excess of US$300,000, a share in a property valued around S$2 million, and the unpaid rental from the share in the property. This case involved complex issues such as breach of fiduciary duties, trust and constructive trust, and limitation of actions.
What Our Clients Say
The firm is dedicated, passionate and leaves no stone unturned in its job.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
... Extremely professional; timely, thorough, knowledgeable and effective.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Extremely effective and knowledgeable. Experienced.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Quick thinking and responsive. Gives good strategic advice.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
For litigation and dispute resolution work, they have a strong team that can stand toe to toe with the biggest firms in town.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Practical advice; promptness; availability to discuss issues.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
I rate the firm highly. The practice is organised and responsive and the filings are of very good quality.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Highly personalised in handling my case. The firm worked with me as a partner and demonstrated patience in drawing out the issues, while recommending and pursuing solutions that would allow me to save costs.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Very good assessment of my case and excellent advice.
Client quoted in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific