A go-to firm for high-end and multi-jurisdictional disputes, the ‘best in class’ litigation team at Allen & Gledhill LLP stands out for employment, banking, tech, shareholder and corporate disputes, as well as disputes stemming from both M&A and other corporate transactions. The Singapore team is jointly led by ‘meticulous’ Andrew Yeo and William Ong, a seasoned expert in disputes involving trusts, structures projects, margin trading, valuations and enforcement of security. Senior counsel members Jason Chan, SC and Stanley Lai, SC are highly engaged in complex commercial disputes, while also bringing expertise in white collar crime and intellectual property matters. Tan Kai Liang steers his practice towards commercial disputes relating to joint ventures, shareholder disputes and share subscriptions.

 

Davinder Singh Chambers is consistently mandated to act in the market’s most significant high value disputes, frequently appearing before the Singapore courts, fielding sector specialists across securities disputes, director/shareholder disputes, defamation, criminal/regulatory enforcement, insolvency, trusts and estates, and contractual disputes. Spearheaded by founder Davinder Singh, who retains a leading reputation in the High Court and Court of Appeal; Singh is sought out to handle landmark litigation cases with ‘outstanding legal sharpness and dedication’. Jaikanth Shankar is highly experienced across commercial arbitration, litigation, insolvency and white collar crime, frequently acting in high-profile defamation suits.

Drew & Napier LLC is renowned for its outstanding track record in high-profile contentious and complex dispute matters, consistently mandated for their strong bench in banking and finance, building and construction, constitutional law, debt recovery, director’s duties, defamation, fraud and white-collar crime, intellectual property, telecoms, media and tech. Its client roster consists of government agencies, officials, international and domestic law firms, Fortune 500 companies and HNW individuals. The group is co-headed by Randolph Khoo, a seasoned international specialist arbitrator, alongside co-head Wendell Wong, who is renowned for his litigation experience and specialist criminal offering. Jimmy Yim SC is highly recommended as Senior Counsel, handling cases across civil and commercial law, leveraging a dual qualification for Singapore, England and Wales. While Senior Counsel member Cavinder Bull draws on decades of trial and appellate advocacy experience before the Singapore Courts to act in a wide range of high-profile litigation matters. Chloe Ajit and Emmanuel Aw are other key names to note.

The ‘high quality team’ at Providence Law Asia LLC has extensive experience handling matters across complex and high value disputes, often sought out for briefs against foreign states, for state owned companies, large, listed companies and MNCs. The team’s bench of experts retain a strong reputation domestically and globally, with noted expertise in Indian client disputes. Founder Abraham Vergis SC brings a ‘balanced approach, is principled, and manages clients well’. Zhuo Jiaxiang is a pipeline for clients in a range of industries, such as energy, telecoms, oil and gas, steel, commodities, pharma, water and tech, with a particular focus on engineering and construction disputes. Director Daniel Tan is recommended for his restructuring and insolvency work, appearing in both formal court and out of court restructurings. Adept in disputes against financial institutions is Vanathi Ray, who maintains a reputation amongst MNCs, public listed companies, HNWI and UNHNWI. Colin Liew is a seasoned litigator, frequently called upon to act before the foreign courts and tribunals. Alston Yeong is another key name.

Rajah & Tann Asia remains at the forefront of commercial litigation disputes work, particularly in the company, family, real estate, fraud and criminal spaces. Highly active in the Singapore courts, the ‘well organised and efficient’ group are frequently involved in SICC judgements. Regional head Francis Xavier SC boasts expertise in cross-border, significant disputes in the corporate, banking, property, financial and investment sectors. Group head Adrian Wong specialises in complex international commercial disputes, in the key areas of commercial fraud, banking law, joint venture and shareholder disputes, succession and estate issues, trust law and real property. Sim Kwan Kiat is highly esteemed in the high-value restructurings sector and acts as a pipeline for lenders, note holders, judicial managers and liquidators. Lee Eng Beng, SC is a significant member in the commercial litigation and arbitration space.

A go-to firm for high-end, cross-border litigation proceedings, WongPartnership LLP fields a deep bench of disputes practitioners, well-equipped to assist businesses, local and international banks and multinationals. Praised for ‘great strength in depth across the team’, the group counts insolvency cases, commercial disputes, fraud disputes, crypto-related cases and arbitrations as key areas of expertise. The group is led by Chou Sean Yu whose comprehensive offering encompasses banking disputes, restructurings, fraud, investigations, financial services and corporate disputes. Koh Swee Yen SC regularly appears before the Singapore Courts and is a key contact for multi-jurisdictional reports, leveraging qualification in England and Wales. Wendy Lin‘s practice spans commercial, fraud and asset recovery disputes. Lim Wei Lee is a key port of call for financial institutions and multinational companies in court and arbitral proceedings.

Described as ‘collectively responsive’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow impresses with the breadth of its litigation practice, covering everything from financial services and shareholder disputes to tech, construction, and international arbitration, often involving complex cross-border elements. Its growing reputation is reinforced by regular appearances before appellate courts and its role in industry-shaping cases across Asia and beyond. Nandakumar Ponniya leads the firm’s Asia Pacific disputes practice with deep expertise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, and insolvency, and is particularly sought after for complex, cross-border matters in the construction, energy, technology, and financial services sectors. Celeste Ang is a go-to adviser for multinational clients navigating complex cross-border disputes and investigations, with standout expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement issues. Andy Leck is a seasoned litigator with deep expertise in contentious intellectual property, cross-border commercial disputes, and international arbitration, regularly advising major global brands in tech, media, life sciences and retail on landmark matters that have shaped Singapore’s IP and digital enforcement landscape.

Through its Formal Law Alliance with Clifford Chance, Cavenagh Law LLP offers a platform combining Singapore litigation expertise with strong global legal capabilities, representing a broad roster of clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-profile individuals, often acting on ultra-high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes before the Singapore Courts. The group is jointly headed by Nish Shetty, a go-to for clients in the energy, infrastructure, banking and finance sectors, alongside Paul Sandosham, who brings deep knowledge in the construction, infrastructure, power, energy, oil and gas, natural resources and commodities sectors. Jonathan Lai is recommended for representing a high-profile client base of state governments, international banks and tech companies.

Dentons Rodyk Singapore dispute resolution team offers comprehensive expertise across commercial litigation, cross-border enforcement, joint venture disputes, professional negligence, and white-collar criminal defence, regularly handling complex matters spanning sectors such as construction, financial services, and healthcare. Leveraging its extensive regional network, the team coordinates multi-jurisdictional disputes, providing assistance to a domestic and global client roster. The group is jointly headed by Siang Pheng Lek and Vanessa Lim. Siang Pheng Lak, is a highly sought-after medical defence advocate known for precedent-setting wins defending healthcare professionals, while also adeptly handling complex banking, insolvency, investment, and domestic and international arbitration. Ajinderpal Singh, Kia Jeng Koh, Kirindeep Singh, Kavitha Ganesan and Lawrence Teh are also key figures within the group.

LVM Law Chambers LLC is recognised for managing intricate, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes involving sectors such as insurance, construction, aviation, shipping, insolvency, restructuring, TMT, and private wealth and trusts. Its dedicated China desk manages a range of cross-border matters involving parties in construction, technology, infrastructure, and private equity sectors, while the International Trade, Shipping & Sanctions team regularly acts for international shipping firms in high-value disputes. The group is spearheaded by Lok Vi Ming SC, a highly experienced Senior Counsel specialising in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration, with a strong track record in high-stakes board disputes, shareholder conflicts, and insolvency actions involving prominent corporate and financial institutions. Joseph Lee is a leading disputes lawyer specialising in high-value disputes in areas spanning shareholder disputes, banking and finance, intellectual property enforcement, construction, and telecommunications sectors, with notable clients including multinational luxury goods companies and major regional corporations. Tan Kah Wai is another significant figure.

Pinsent Masons MPillay has a globally integrated arbitration practice with particular depth in construction, infrastructure, and energy disputes, often acting in cross-border commercial arbitrations involving joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, insurance, and technology. The Singapore team handles complex, high-value cases across Asia-Pacific, including emergency arbitrations and enforcement proceedings, with recent growth in disputes involving renewable energy, Chinese SOEs, and billion-dollar claims. Practice co-head Chen Han Toh leads high-value arbitrations in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on complex construction disputes involving delay claims and technical issues. Co-head Sam Boyling leverages dual qualification across England, Wales and Australia, frequently representing Chinese SOEs in high-stakes international arbitrations arising from major infrastructure and energy projects across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Frédéric Gillion advises on disputes and live construction matters across infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors, regularly acting as counsel in arbitration and dispute board proceedings, with particular expertise in FIDIC contracts and experience in both civil and common law systems.

Setia Law LLC is a powerhouse boutique disputes firm with deep expertise in complex, high-value cross-border litigation involving financial regulation, fraud, asset recovery, and insolvency. The firm stands out for its work on multi-forum commercial disputes, enforcement proceedings, and cutting-edge litigation involving digital assets, often at the intersection of private international law and financial markets. Described as a ‘powerhouse’, Danny Ong is a highly experienced litigator who regularly handles complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes for clients in the banking and finance, tech, pharma and energy fields, with particular strengths in handling novel issues related to digital assets and the enforcement of foreign judgments. Wern-Jhien Yam is noted for his expertise in technology and digital assets, frequently acting for liquidators and trustees in high-profile cases, including landmark Singapore court decisions and major digital asset collapses.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP maintains a strong track record in complex, cross-border contentious matters and landmark appellate decisions, with particular prowess in banking and financial disputes, restructuring and insolvency, fraud and regulatory investigations. The group regularly advises major banks, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, creditors, and high-profile corporates across energy, shipping, construction, technology, and real estate sectors. Described as an ‘effective and powerful advocate’ co-head Sarjit Singh Gill SC is a key contact for corporate and commercial disputes, banking-related disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence and fraud disputes. While co-head, David Chan stands out for his domestic and cross-border finance-related litigation work, boasting particular skills in fraud and insolvency matters.

Praised for a ‘considered approach, balanced temperament and clear purpose’, the team at TSMP Law Corporation handles complex commercial disputes involving cross-border elements, with a focus on boardroom, shareholder and investment disputes, while also covering the full gamut of trust and construction litigation, employment, restructuring and insolvency. The group is led by Thio Shen Yi SC, a leading litigator with a focus on high-value commercial, shareholder, trust, construction, and insolvency disputes, and is increasingly active in emerging cryptocurrency-related litigation. Kelvin Koh exhibits a growing focus on private wealth and trust disputes, particularly those involving high-net-worth individuals and cross-border elements. Ong Pei Ching handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation, IP and defamation matters, and is building a portfolio of SIAC arbitrations involving complex contractual and cross-border issues. Felicia Tan‘s practice spans commercial litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory disputes, with a strong focus on restructuring and insolvency, where she has acted for creditors, debtors, and auditors in high-value, multi-stakeholder matters. Raeza Ibrahim is another key figure.

Audent Chambers LLC is a specialist advocates-only firm renowned for delivering advocacy across a broad spectrum of complex, high-stakes disputes, ranging from banking and insolvency to international arbitration, regularly collaborating with top-tier solicitors and commanding a strong presence in Singapore’s Supreme Court and global tribunals. The team is jointly led by Harpreet Singh Nehal SC, a seasoned Senior Counsel renowned for his expertise in international arbitration and complex commercial litigation, alongside Jordan Tan, a respected litigator and twice-appointed amicus curiae, known for his pivotal roles in complex commercial disputes and landmark constitutional cases before Singapore’s highest courts.

Blackstone & Gold’s commercial disputes team stands out for its blend of deep expertise in commodities, fraud, and financial disputes combined with a global reach, frequently handling high-stakes cross-border litigation that spans multiple jurisdictions, both in Asia and globally. The group is spearheaded by Baldev Bhinder, a leading litigator and arbitration expert renowned for his commanding role in high-value, complex commodities and fraud disputes, often acting as lead counsel in cases across multiple jurisdictions including Singapore, the US, UK, and beyond. Raman Kaur is noted for her construction, trading and shipping work.

Credited for its ‘extensive experience appearing before Singapore courts’, Braddell Brothers LLP specialises in complex cross-border arbitration and litigation, regularly acting for Indonesian conglomerates and multinational corporates in disputes spanning commercial arbitration, enforcement, insolvency, and high-stakes contractual and financial matters across Asia-Pacific, including notable work involving Russian and Kazakh jurisdictions. Group head Edmund Kronenburg draws on decades of experience in litigation and arbitration, alongside dual qualifications in Singapore, England & Wales, frequently being appointed as sole or presiding arbitrator in complex disputes across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Angelia Thng excels in employment and labour law, and Esther Candice Lim is a key port of call for private and corporate clients.

CMS combines deep local law expertise with the international reach of CMS’s global network, acting for major corporates and financial institutions on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes across sectors such as banking, construction, insolvency, and technology. Lakshanthi Fernando is a key figure in the firm’s regional disputes offering, recognised for her sophisticated commercial litigation and fraud work, particularly across the technology, media, banking and trade sectors, with a strong track record of advising a multinational clients base. Kelvin Aw and Lynette Chew are recognised for expertise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Asya Jamaludin focuses her practice on disputes in the construction, energy and, oil and gas sectors.

CNPLaw LLP’s dispute resolution team advises across the full spectrum of civil and criminal litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, with noted strengths in commercial, construction, and employment disputes, particularly for clients in the financial services, real estate, and consumer products sectors. Subramanian Pillai co-leads the international arbitration and construction teams, bringing over three decades of experience in complex commercial litigation and cross-border arbitrations under major institutional rules, with a client base spanning listed companies, multinationals, and high-net-worth individuals across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Co-head See Tow Soo Ling also leads its intellectual property practice, advising across a wide spectrum of contentious matters including shareholder disputes, construction claims, and disciplinary proceedings, while overseeing global IP protection strategies for clients.

Focus Law Asia is a boutique firm specialising in North Asian commercial disputes, often appearing in complex High Court and SICC litigation on behalf of major Japanese, Korean, and global clients. Group head Shem Khoo is a seasoned disputes specialist with decades of experience representing major corporates in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration cases across the energy, shipping, commodities, and finance sectors. Mark Tan leverages deep commercial litigation expertise across various sectors including banking, construction, shipping, and commodities. While Lim Ker Sheon is adept in handling commercial and construction disputes.

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC continues to handle complex multi-jurisdictional and domestic disputes across diverse industries, including financial services, technology, construction, and aviation, serving a broad client base from multinational corporations to individual litigants. Raja Bose co-heads the practice alongside Joan Lim-Casanova, who draws on deep experience in international litigation across trusts, insurance, infrastructure, and renewable energy, frequently advising clients in construction, banking, and commodities, including Chinese private and state-owned entities in Asia.

Oon & Bazul LLP is known for handling complex, high-value trade finance, fraud, and cross-border disputes, acting against major local and international banks, with extensive experience in obtaining urgent injunctions, asset recovery, and working closely with authorities and global partners. As practice head, Bazul Ashhab focuses on company law, international trade, banking, trade finance, shareholders’ disputes, insurance, insolvency, shipping, derivative actions, fraud, and asset recovery, frequently representing high-net-worth individuals and companies across the Asia Pacific region. Lionel Chan covers a broad range of matters from banking law and contractual claims to shareholder disputes, insolvency, restructuring, and fraud and asset recovery. Priscilla Lua is a key contact for navigating complex cross-border disputes across sectors including projects, construction, and energy.

Prolegis LLC has a strong bench of Singapore and international expertise, handling high-value commercial, arbitration-related, and cryptocurrency disputes across diverse sectors for prestigious local and multinational clients, with a notable record of successful complex litigation in Singapore’s High Court and International Commercial Court. Practice head Daniel Chia is lauded for his litigation expertise, specialising in complex commercial disputes, arbitration-related litigation, insolvency claims, white-collar crime, regulatory enforcement, and fraud matters.

RPC Premier Law delivers expert handling of sophisticated commercial, corporate, regulatory, insurance, aviation, media, and technology disputes, combining local insight with international arbitration experience under SIAC, ICC, LCIA, and more. The group is led by Swee Siang Boey, who expertly navigates complex disputes across construction, contractual and tortious claims, international trade, defamation, professional negligence, employment, insolvency, and restructuring. Adept in complex multi-party commercial and civil disputes is Navin Joseph Lobo, with expertise spanning technology, media, consumer sectors, shareholder and joint venture disputes, directors’ liability, professional malpractice, and white-collar crime investigations.

Simmons & Simmons JWS’ Singapore disputes practice stands out as a key player in navigating complex, high-stakes commercial, financial, and technology disputes. The team is driven by Terence Seah, who leverages a background in crisis-era finance disputes; Steven Kaye, a seasoned international arbitrator renowned for handling multi-million euro construction and infrastructure claims; and Lijun Chui, whose boasts deep expertise in cross-border arbitration and tech sector disputes.

Led by Joint Managing Partners Marina Chin SC and Eddee Ng, TKQP Law LLP focuses on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes, including high-profile cases involving fiduciary duties, corporate restructuring, financial fraud, and novel legal issues before the Singapore Courts and international arbitration forums. Marina Chin SC is recognised for over three decades of experience in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and professional liability disputes. Eddee Ng is a highly respected disputes lawyer who frequently acts for banks, liquidators and domestic companies.

Tan Rajah & Cheah is prominent in Singapore’s dispute resolution landscape, covering complex commercial, civil, employment, family, and sports law disputes for high-profile clients across diverse industries, acting in Singapore courts as well as arbitration and mediation forums like SIAC and the Singapore International Mediation Centre. Leading the disputes resolution practice is Chelva Retnam Rajah SC who has been a cornerstone of the firm for decades; the deep bench of his expertise is directed towards substantial commercial disputes, property matters, and insolvency-related disputes. Imran Khwaja is a key port of call for clients in complex commercial, civil, employment, and family law matters. Moiz Haider Sithawalla‘s client roster consists of both domestic and international clients, excelling at the intersection of commercial law and disputes.

Virtus Law LLP firm expertly navigates complex, high-stakes commercial, insolvency, maritime, employment, and arbitration disputes for a diverse clientele of corporates, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. The private wealth arm of the practice continues to grow alongside an uptick in fraud, regulatory and investigation instructions. Maritime and international trade specialist, Daryll Ng co-heads the group, leveraging dual-qualification in Singapore and the UK in complex shipping litigation, fraud, arbitration, and insolvency matters. Lauren Tang excels in major Southeast Asian restructurings and frequently advises on significant schemes and complex debt restructurings.

Recognised for commercial and corporate disputes, Bayfront Law LLC routinely represents HNW individuals, public-listed company directors, multinational corporations, banks, and international law firms seeking Singapore-law expertise. Managing Director Kesavan Nair is particularly active before the State Courts, the High Court and the Court of Appeal across arbitrations and mediations. Steering the International Arbitration team is Paras Lalwani, who is also highly capable in complex cross-border commercial litigation and global investigations.

Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore blends a strong regional reputation with a global reach, representing a client base across sectors such as energy, shipping, insurance, financial services, and construction, frequently acting on high-profile commercial disputes before the Singapore High Court and Court of Appeal. Co-head Prakash Pillai is a seasoned commercial disputes lawyer, with a practice that spans across diverse sectors including corporate, insolvency, trade and commodities, construction and engineering, and employment sectors. Co-head Eugene Tan is highly knowledgeable in high-profile multi-jurisdictional arbitrations, frequently involved in construction disputes.

Helmsman LLC stands out for its work across commercial disputes including banking, investment, shareholder, insolvency, fraud, and trust matters, while excelling in cross-border litigation and international arbitration for multinational corporations, state entities, and high-net-worth clients. Una Khng draws on experience in-house at the Supreme Court of Singapore to handle domestic and international disputes through litigation and arbitration. Chen Zhida is a go-to for shipping-related disputes.

Joseph Lopez LLP is a Singapore-based dispute resolution specialist that combines deep expertise in shipping, international trade, commodities, banking, and construction disputes with a strong track record in complex litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication across multiple jurisdictions. Founder and practice head Joseph Lopez utilises deep litigation experience to act for a diverse client roster, consisting of clients in the commodities, energy, infrastructure, and shipping sectors. Lopez is supported by Kyle Yew and Daniel Tan.

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC is well-equipped to act in a myriad of disputes sectors, across commercial, construction, arbitration, restructuring, and white-collar crime, representing clients from diverse sectors including finance, energy, and infrastructure, with a strong global footprint. Wendy Tan leads the group as a standout disputes’ lawyer with over two decades of experience, regularly acting in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration in the shipping, energy, and commodities sectors, and is especially known for her advocacy before courts such as the Singapore International Commercial Court. Pardeep Khosa has departed the firm.

Counting major global and Asian corporations within its client base, Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates core strengths in corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, investigations, shipping, competition, and IP. Regularly appearing before the Singapore High Court, Singapore Court of Appeal and the Singapore International Commercial Court as lead advocate is practice head, Kei-Jin Chew who excels in banking and finance, energy-sector, shareholder and joint-venture disputes. Meiyen Tan is a go-to for restructuring and insolvency-related disputes.

Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC brings a strong reputation for efficiently resolving complex, high-value disputes across sectors like finance, construction, tech, and IP, backed by a deep bench of seasoned litigators. The group is jointly headed by Michael Palmer, an expert in commercial disputes, employment, defamation, and sports law, where he notably serves on the Court of Arbitration for Sport; Christopher Woo draws on his dual qualification in Hong Kong and the UK to act in complex commercial, insolvency, and IP disputes before the Supreme Court; and Melvin Lum has extensive experience as a Singapore lawyer, excelling in aviation, telecoms, land reclamation, blockchain, banking and insolvency disputes.

Withers KhattarWong LLP is well-placed to service a global client base, leveraging the bench of its global disputes group spanning EU, US and Asia Pacific. The group brings deep expertise in complex, cross-border matters involving sectors such as energy, commodities, telecommunications, insurance, banking, healthcare, shipping, defence, and construction. Pardeep Khosa joined from in 2025 from Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC, bringing a wide-ranging disputes portfolio that spans commercial litigation, international arbitration, and corporate investigations, regularly representing governments, listed companies, and high net-worth individuals in high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters across sectors including construction, shipping, oil and gas, and civil fraud. Chenthil Kumarasingam heads the team.

Maintaining a reputation as a specialist boardroom disputes group WMH Law Corporation specialises in high-stakes, complex commercial and civil litigation in Singapore’s courts, with deep expertise in corporate, shareholder, and boardroom disputes, regularly acting in cross-border cases involving shareholders and directors.

Wong Tan & Molly Lim LLC‘s dispute Resolution department demonstrates significant experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, corporate insolvency and restructuring, shareholders’ disputes, equity and trust, and property-related conflicts. The firm serves a diverse clientele across industries, including maritime finance, international trade, cryptocurrency, and NFTs, handling complex disputes at all levels of Singapore courts and major arbitration forums. Philip Ling expertly leads the group, leveraging extensive experience before all levels of the Singapore Courts and international arbitration tribunals, with his workload encompassing complex commercial disputes spanning banking, shareholders’ issues, employment, intellectual property, construction, restructuring, insolvency, and high-value matrimonial and estate matters.