Construction: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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Allen & Gledhill's lawyers in Singapore routinely act on both front-end construction matters and disputes, locally and across South-East Asia. The team regularly advises blue-chip developers and public agencies on a range of infrastructure, engineering and building projects, while also advising main contractors and subcontractors on construction issues. The firm possesses strong international arbitration capabilities, and is experienced with work involving a range of countries across the Asia-Pacific region, and also regularly handles construction claims in the Singapore High Court. Clients benefit from Allen & Gledhill's network of associated offices in countries such as Myanmar and Malaysia that can assist with cross-border mandates. The department regularly represents clients active in the real estate, energy, transport and tech sectors, acting for clients such as Dragages Singapore, Mandai Park Development and Cambodia Airport Investment.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill advised Boulevard Development and Boulevard Midtown on the construction of a mixed-use site at Marina View in Singapore's CBD worth a total of over SGD2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Gledhill are experienced, with deep knowledge and expertise, while being able to put their points across clearly."
"The construction team is very strong and has handled various complex matters. The team demonstrates a good depth and breadth of knowledge in this sector."
"Allen & Gledhill are experienced, with deep knowledge and expertise, while being able to put their points across clearly."
"The construction team is very strong and has handled various complex matters. The team demonstrates a good depth and breadth of knowledge in this sector."
Notable Practitioners
Ho Chien Mien advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, in relation to both Singaporean and outbound construction projects.
"He is very attentive to clients' needs and is able to efficiently manage a big team of lawyers in complex arbitration."
"Chien Mien has always provided sound solutions in dispute matters."
Sathiaseelan Jagateesan focuses on construction disputes, including Singapore litigation and adjudication, as well as cross-border arbitration cases.
"His legal knowledge is superb and he is comfortable working on complex construction and engineering projects. He is a good ally in construction disputes, as he is calm and able to break down difficult legal issues into bite sizes."
"Sathia has a strong grasp of commercial reality and legal strategy, and is able to communicate both effectively."
Lim Dao Kai is the deputy head of Allen & Gledhill's construction and engineering group in Singapore, acting in disputes in Singapore and abroad. He also handles front-end work.
"Dao Kai is one of the best lawyers I have encountered thus far in his ability to capture all the details of the case. He is able to carry out the client's instruction accurately without any deviations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Singapore