Department profile
Allen & Gledhill LLP

Construction: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Allen & Gledhill LLP

Rankings

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Construction: Domestic - Singapore

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Allen & Gledhill's lawyers in Singapore routinely act on both front-end construction matters and disputes, locally and across South-East Asia. The team regularly advises blue-chip developers and public agencies on a range of infrastructure, engineering and building projects, while also advising main contractors and subcontractors on construction issues. The firm possesses strong international arbitration capabilities, and is experienced with work involving a range of countries across the Asia-Pacific region, and also regularly handles construction claims in the Singapore High Court. Clients benefit from Allen & Gledhill's network of associated offices in countries such as Myanmar and Malaysia that can assist with cross-border mandates. The department regularly represents clients active in the real estate, energy, transport and tech sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Allen & Gledhill acted as project counsel to Cambodia Airport Investment in the USD1.5 billion development of a new airport in Phnom Penh.

Strengths

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  • The Allen & Gledhill team provides sound legal advice and explains complex concepts in a clear and simple manner to non-legally trained personnel.

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  • The law firm is responsive, legally knowledgeable, and its lawyers have the ability to understand complex issues and distill them for the client’s understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Chien Mien Ho
    Band 1Chien Mien Ho

    Chien Mien Ho

    Ho Chien Mien advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, in relation to both Singaporean and outbound construction projects.
    • Chien Mien always provides practical solutions without compromising our rights.

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    • Chien Mien is very experienced and supportive. He leads a team of lawyers in an organised and structured manner with effective communication.

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  • Band 1Sathiaseelan Jagateesan
    Band 1Sathiaseelan Jagateesan

    Sathiaseelan Jagateesan

    Sathiaseelan Jagateesan focuses on construction disputes, including Singapore litigation and adjudication, as well as cross-border arbitration cases.
    • He is the best construction litigator in Singapore, with a strong background in insolvency.

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    • He is highly responsive to clients' needs and requirements.

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Ranked Individuals at Allen & Gledhill LLP (2)

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