Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Our top-ranking Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group leads the market. Comprising 6 specialist sub-groups staffed by more than 160 lawyers and 4 Senior Counsel, we are well-positioned to advise on and act in the most complex of disputes pertaining to all major practice areas.
Our litigators appear before all levels of the Singapore Courts (including the SICC), in many of the most novel and high-profile cases, regularly recording precedent-setting wins. In the international arbitration sphere, our prominent team continues to lead the pack in Asia and beyond.
Our lawyers are known for their grit, precision and ability to deliver smart outcomes. Clients choose to work with us to solve their most difficult and high-stakes issues.
Chambers Review
WongPartnership has a prominent group handling a range of contentious work on behalf of high net worth individuals and large corporates. The firm is involved in landmark court decisions, with a caseload that spans commercial, shareholder, banking and construction disputes. The practice offers considerable experience handling appellate cases. The team is additionally noted for its work on white-collar crime matters.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership represented ABN AMRO Bank in the interpleader actions commenced by the judicial managers of Ocean Tankers for relief and determination of competing interests in respect of cargo on board the MT Qi Lian San.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are sharp, detailed, knowledgeable and diligent in their work."
"WongPartnership is extremely intelligent and has creative approaches to disputes. It is aggressive when needed yet conciliatory in general."
"I find their team members very professional and experienced. Each member has their certain niche and yet they work as a close team to analyse and work out solutions."
"They are sharp, detailed, knowledgeable and diligent in their work."
"WongPartnership is extremely intelligent and has creative approaches to disputes. It is aggressive when needed yet conciliatory in general."
"I find their team members very professional and experienced. Each member has their certain niche and yet they work as a close team to analyse and work out solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Tan Chee Meng SC is recognised for his capabilities in commercial litigation and is further experienced in acting on behalf of clients before the Court of Appeal. He represents both high net worth individuals and corporates.
"Mr Tan gives professional and practical advice every time and is a pleasure to work with."
Koh Swee Yen SC handles disputes relating to trusts, the winding up of companies and allegations of minority oppression. She possesses further expertise in disputes relating to fraudulent transfers in the property sector.
"She is simply outstanding. The best of a new generation of savvy, fully internationalised disputes specialists."
"She is an excellent leader. She is decisive and outcome-focussed."
"Swee Yen is a top legal mind and is adept at handling the most complex matters before the Singapore courts."
Wendy Lin is a strong litigator in Singapore known for handling cross-border fraud and asset recovery matters. She appears before the High Court and Court of Appeal.
"We find Wendy very sharp in cross examination skills. She is able to think on her feet and that helps a lot when it comes to cross-examining skills."
"She is sharp and detailed."
Ranked Lawyers at
WongPartnership LLP
Singapore
Members
Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Bock Eng Sim
Chee Meng Tan
Christopher Chuah
Ian De Vaz
Josephine Choo
Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara
Melanie Ho
Sean Yu Chou
