Construction: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Focus on complex and high value construction projects
- Strong focus on projects in Asia and beyond, especially in Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Middle East
- We advise regional governments, project companies, developers, contractors, and specialist subcontractors. This broad perspective allows us to understand the interests of all relevant parties in any project.
Full lifecycle service
- Our team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters using a full project lifecycle approach. We cover the entire spectrum of construction transactions, advisory, and dispute matters. Our services include project structuring and bankability, engineering, procurement and construction contract preparation, tender preparation, technology licensing, project management contracting, and preparing specialist subcontracts.
- Our Band 1 ranked international arbitration team in Singapore, offers top-tier disputes and advisory capabilities for regional construction disputes. This includes adjudication, mediation, litigation, and arbitration, and providing risk mitigation, claims, and dispute avoidance advice during construction projects. We handle claims relating to project delays, defects, insurance claims, completion accounts, and other payment claims.
- We provide integrated advice through collaboration with our contentious and transactional teams, ensuring successful project execution.
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills has a strong construction law department based in Singapore, while also regularly leveraging the strength of its regional offices. The team in Singapore is often involved in cross-border construction arbitration, especially within the ASEAN region, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, but also further afield. The lawyers also advise on front-end construction work, such as EPC contracts for the development of energy and infrastructure projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are extremely organised and disciplined. Furthermore, they are able to break down complex disputes into manageable and discrete focus areas."
"The leadership level is strong and is ably supported by lower tiers who are very capable of carrying out the background, detailed work. They are very attentive to their clients' needs and act fast."
"The team are extremely organised and disciplined. Furthermore, they are able to break down complex disputes into manageable and discrete focus areas."
"The leadership level is strong and is ably supported by lower tiers who are very capable of carrying out the background, detailed work. They are very attentive to their clients' needs and act fast."
Notable Practitioners
Alastair Henderson is highly regarded for handling international arbitration matters in the construction space, often acting on matters relating to projects across the region.
"Alastair oozes confidence and charm to go with his legal knowledge, expertise and experience, which reassures his clients that they are in safe hands."
Daniel Waldek is based in Singapore and has an active construction law practice, particularly in cross-border arbitration in South-East Asia and further afield.
"He is incredibly sharp and able to drill down to the core issues at hand."
"Dan is very attuned to the developments of the hearings and the performance of the witnesses, with perceptive questioning that seeks to promote the client's position. I am glad he is on our side."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Industries
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