Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
About
Provided by LVM Law Chambers LLC
LVM Law Chambers LLC's Litigation & Appeals practice delivers expert dispute resolution across diverse commercial sectors, including insurance, construction, aviation, shipping, insolvency, and private wealth management.
The practice specializes in high-stakes, multi-million dollar disputes, with particular expertise in representing Chinese clients across construction, technology, infrastructure, and private equity domains. Recent notable engagements include:
- Representing a Chinese state-owned entity in a Singapore International Commercial Court solar energy project dispute in Pakistan;
- Acting for a Chinese state-owned oil and gas company in five interpleader proceedings following the collapse of Hin Leong Trading (Pte.) Ltd, involving claims exceeding USD 250 million;
- Successfully obtaining search orders to protect commercial information for technology unicorns and consulting firms
- Achieving significant arbitration award enforcement outcomes, including successfully resisting a foreign emergency arbitration award, which is a rare outcome.
Chambers Review
LVM Law Chambers is a notable firm able to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a range of international and domestic matters. The firm's work covers breach of agreement and contract claims, shareholder disputes and litigation connected to bankruptcy and judicial management. The firm has experience representing clients in the High Court, SICC and the Court of Appeal.
Work Highlights
- LVM Law Chambers acted as counsel for Unipec Singapore in a shipping trial before the Singapore courts. The matter involves five interpleader disputes relating to five separate parcels of oil cargo onboard four different vessels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I greatly appreciated their extremely sound legal skills and creative thinking within extremely compressed timelines."
"They pay attention to detail and have the open mindedness to explore all evidential and legal issues. They have a willingness to explain the situation to clients in a frank and open manner."
"The team is very knowledgeable about the law. They understand the needs of the business and give tailored practical solutions. They are also responsive and always there when I need them."
"I greatly appreciated their extremely sound legal skills and creative thinking within extremely compressed timelines."
"They pay attention to detail and have the open mindedness to explore all evidential and legal issues. They have a willingness to explain the situation to clients in a frank and open manner."
"The team is very knowledgeable about the law. They understand the needs of the business and give tailored practical solutions. They are also responsive and always there when I need them."
Notable Practitioners
Lok Vi Ming SC is LVM Law Chambers' founding partner and possesses a wealth of experience in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
"Mr Lok brings gravitas and a wealth of experience to any discussion. He commands meetings with ease and addresses issues swiftly and with authority."
"He is very humble given his track record and background."
"He is a senior, commercially astute, well-respected and strong mentor."
Joseph Lee is the joint managing director of LVM Law Chambers. He represents clients on sensitive matters pertaining to international trade, minority oppression claims and employment disputes. He represents both individuals and corporations and he handles litigation across multiple sectors.
"Joseph has a wonderfully sharp and creative legal mind. He is extremely sound and is able to swiftly apply relevant principles to thorny issues in unexpected but most advantageous ways."
"Joseph is a lawyer that leaves no stone unturned by exhibiting great willingness to explore all legal and evidential angles no matter how numerous, complex or remote they may be."
"He is relatable, vibrant and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
LVM Law Chambers LLC
Singapore
Members
Provided by LVM Law Chambers LLC
Benjamin Ow
Haireez Jufferie
Huey Hien Ooi
Jonathan Muk
Joseph Lee
Head of Department
Justin Chan
Kia Pheng Chan
Michelle Yeo
Monisha Cheong
Qabir Singh Sandhu
Head of Department
Waltan Pak