Construction: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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WongPartnership has a robust construction law practice in Singapore with significant contentious and non-contentious capabilities, advising major contractors and developers on a variety of local and international projects. The firm is active on numerous high-profile and complex construction arbitrations and is also experienced in working with government authorities. The department fields a deep bench of construction specialists with particular experience in the Middle East as well as the Asia-Pacific region. WongPartnership is additionally noted for handling prominent construction work within Singapore and especially handles matters in the real estate and transport sectors.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership represented the first defendant, Kingsford Development, the second defendant, Xinyuan Construction, and the third defendant, a shareholder and director of the first and second defendants, in a case commenced in the General Division of the High Court of Singapore by the management corporation of a condominium unit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WongPartnership gives insightful and thorough advice, and has one of the strongest construction law teams in Singapore. It provides first-class service and responsiveness."
"The team is structured to provide quick and effective assistance with every aspect of the matter, always going above and beyond for the client."
"WongPartnership gives insightful and thorough advice, and has one of the strongest construction law teams in Singapore. It provides first-class service and responsiveness."
"The team is structured to provide quick and effective assistance with every aspect of the matter, always going above and beyond for the client."
Notable Practitioners
Ian de Vaz often acts for contractors and subcontractors in contentious proceedings, including arbitration and adjudication.
Tay Peng Cheng often acts on cross-border construction matters, including in the transport and utilities sectors.
"Peng Cheng's experience, knowledge, tact and overall qualities place him at the forefront of his field."
"He is very client-oriented and his advice has always been to the point. His advice is practical and highlights the risk."
Lesley Tan is well versed in front-end construction matters in Singapore, advising on EPC contracts linked to infrastructure projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
WongPartnership LLP
Singapore