Construction: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
+65 6410 2200Chambers Review
Clifford Chance's Singapore construction law practice leverages its extensive global network and industry-specific knowledge to provide support to top-tier construction clients throughout the region. The department enjoys an excellent reputation for both contentious and non-contentious work across a range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. The practice is well placed to represent clients in construction-related international arbitration and offers significant cross-border expertise across South-East Asia, as well as further afield, such as in Africa. It is also well placed to advise on the construction aspects of large-scale energy projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their ability to assimilate technical and commercial information and use it to inform their legal opinion results in effective outcomes. They also understand the industry very well."
"The firm is well versed in large, complex projects and structuring integrated contracting forms.They give timely, practical advice that is responsive to project needs and tailored to the client."
"Their ability to assimilate technical and commercial information and use it to inform their legal opinion results in effective outcomes. They also understand the industry very well."
"The firm is well versed in large, complex projects and structuring integrated contracting forms.They give timely, practical advice that is responsive to project needs and tailored to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Buchanan heads Clifford Chance's Asia-Pacific construction practice and has notable expertise relating to the construction aspects of international energy projects, including EPC documentation.
"Matt has strong experience with large, complex projects. He offers practical and at times creative advice regarding contract structuring and project administration."
"Matt is really strong with construction contracts and the interplay with project finance."
Paul Sandosham is especially busy with international arbitration in the energy sector, as well as local construction disputes.
"Paul is very experienced in construction disputes and grasps the technical aspects well."
"Paul is able to leverage his extensive knowledge and experience to provide strategic and actionable solutions in sophisticated matters. He always holds the client's interests uppermost."