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Allen & Gledhill LLP

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore


Allen & Gledhill LLP

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About

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Our Litigation Practice is one of the largest disputes practices in Singapore. Our Practice offers quality services to clients requiring representation across a broad spectrum of cross-border and local corporate and commercial disputes.

We represent clients at all levels of trial and appellate litigation, as well as in hearings before various specialised and administrative tribunals. Our key areas include banking and finance litigation, corporate and commercial disputes, minority oppression and shareholder disputes, construction and property disputes, and corporate insolvency and restructuring. We also have specialised practitioners in areas such as employment law, family trust and estate disputes, professional and medical negligence, and public and administrative law disputes.

Our lawyers regularly act for a select clientele comprising financial institutions, multinationals, local blue chip companies, government agencies, statutory boards, insolvency practitioners and accounting firms.

Industries (16)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Allen & Gledhill offers an established practice that handles a blend of domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration. The department's areas of expertise include shareholder disputes, professional negligence, banking litigation and IT-related matters. The firm is also experienced in handling IP litigation. The client list features international banks and corporates, as well as individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Allen & Gledhill acted for Bank of China's Singapore branch on claims against BP Singapore and others in respect of letters of credit and standby letters of credit issued by the bank.

Strengths

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  • Allen & Gledhill are technically superb while staying commercially pragmatic. They understand the client's objectives without being told or briefed multiple times.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal
  • Allen & Gledhill have very smart and dedicated lawyers. They also have a wealth of legal knowledge backed up by sharp and acute commercial awareness.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal
  • They are smart and on the ball.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jason Chan
    Band 3Jason Chan

    Jason Chan

    Jason Chan SC has a broad practice spanning both corporate and individual representations. He has experience in cases involving allegations of fraud and commercial disputes.
    • Jason is my preferred choice of senior counsel in Singapore. He is intelligent, very quick and approachable. You can always have a chat with him.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal
  • Band 5William Ong
    Band 5William Ong

    William Ong

    William Ong is a well-regarded litigator in Singapore. He has a broad commercial dispute resolution practice encompassing banking and insolvency disputes.
    • He is a practical lawyer with an excellent client-focused approach.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal
    • His exceptional expertise, combined with his helpful and prompt approach, made him an invaluable resource. What struck us most was William's willingness to go above and beyond to provide support.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Dinesh Dhillon
    Band 6Dinesh Dhillon

    Dinesh Dhillon

    Dinesh Dhillon is an experienced litigator with expertise in minority oppression claims and breaches in agreements and obligations. He has represented his clients before the Singapore International Commercial Court. He is also well known for his arbitration practice.

Ranked Individuals at Allen & Gledhill LLP (3)

Singapore

Members

Provided by Allen & Gledhill LLP

  • Boon Leong Chong

  • Corina Song

  • Aaron Lee

  • Kenny Yap

  • Vivian Ang

  • Yee Leong Chong

  • Andrew Yeo

    Head of Department

  • Xeauwei Tan

  • Kenneth Lim

  • En Ying Koh

  • Kee Loon Chua

  • Dinesh Dhillon

  • Tse Chuan Loong

  • William Ong

    Head of Department

  • Hian Young Chan

  • Vivekananda Neelakantan

  • Bernice Loo

  • Charmelia Sugianto

  • Nicholas Tan

  • Aik Hin Peh

  • Chien Mien Ho

  • Kelvin Kek

  • Ramesh Kumar

  • Andrew Chan

  • Melissa Mak

  • Sanjiv Kumar Rajan

  • Kai Liang Tan

  • Hsu Hsien Tham

  • Paul Ong

  • Margaret Joan Ling

  • Benjamin Koh

  • Yin Soon Yap

  • Yong Seng Tay

  • Vincent Leow

  • Ankit Goyal

  • Sathiaseelan Jagateesan

  • Vignesh Vaerhn

  • Daniel Liang

  • Christine Tee

  • Sophia Feng

  • May Ling Lee

  • Edward Tiong

  • Wei Munn Mak

  • Stanley Lai

  • Allen Choong

  • Alexander Lawrence Yeo

  • Gloria Goh

  • Ramesh Selvaraj

  • Bik Wei Lee

  • Dao Kai Lim

  • Fay Fong

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