Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Outcome-driven problem-solving commercial approach

Disputes are an unwelcome consequence of doing business; they expose organisations to various risks, including adverse publicity, damage to relationships, distractions for the business and potentially high costs. Disputes can be even more difficult to resolve when counterparties are in different jurisdictions with different legal cultures.

As Singapore cements its position as a leading international dispute resolution centre in the region, our disputes team understands the cultural differences in the region and works together with you to find effective, strategic and commercial solutions to your cross-border disputes. 

We recognise that it is essential for clients to have their commercial disputes resolved as efficiently and effectively as possible. We can also help you reduce regulatory risk through advice on compliance and handling investigations discreetly and sensitively.

Our team in Singapore offer flexible, creative solutions to preventing and resolving disputes, with specialist expertise in:

• International Arbitration
• Mediation and Conciliation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as Expert Determination
• Cross Border Litigation
• Investigations and Regulatory Compliance
• Enforcement of Awards and Judgments

Whatever the situation, our top priority is always to get the most satisfactory and business efficient outcome for you while preserving your reputation and business relationships.

With the backing of a global dispute resolution team of over 130 partners, our lawyers work seamlessly across our network to provide clients with an integrated dispute resolution legal advice spanning Asia, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States of America.

Singapore, a key neutral venue for the resolution of cross-border disputes

Recognising that Singapore is internationally acknowledged as a reliable and neutral venue for hearing disputes, we understand the importance of an on-the-ground presence to serve you efficiently and seamlessly when disputes arise. Our team has a strong track record of handling cross-border disputes in Singapore and in the region.

In addition, our team is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top international arbitration practice in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR). We have a wealth of experience acting in arbitrations as counsel, co-counsel and lead counsel in disputes before various international arbitral institutions such as SIAC, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, CIETAC, SCC, DIAC, ADCCAC, TAI, BANI and VIAC, in 'ad-hoc' non-institutional arbitrations adopting the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and in industry-specific arbitration rules such as LMAA, GAFTA and FOSFA.

Our experience covers a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Afghanistan, the EU and the UK.