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CMS

Construction: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


CMS

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About

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As a leading and trusted adviser to the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors, we aim to give you an advantage today by anticipating your challenges tomorrow. Future Facing means our dedicated infrastructure, construction, and energy (“ICE”) Team understands the particular commercial, technical and regulatory environment of the industry in which you work and can anticipate the issues that may arise. 

We are focused on resolving and avoiding disputes arising in the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors, giving us uniquely enhanced knowledge and unrivalled experience resolving and avoiding the kinds of disputes that arise in the commercial context of the energy and infrastructure industries. There is no learning curve for us. As a law firm with the second largest global footprint of any international law firm, and over 4,800 lawyers, including over 900 disputes lawyers worldwide, we are consistently ranked as one of the world’s busiest disputes practices. With Singapore and Hong Kong operating as our “hubs” in Asia, and alongside our team based in Australia, our lawyers have worked on some of Asia Pacific’s most complex and high-profile developments, and on many major international projects in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, People’s Republic of China, New Zealand and Australia.

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Construction: Domestic - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The contentious construction law group at CMS acts for a range of contractors, subcontractors, engineering companies and manufacturers in the Singapore market. The team handles a wide range of disputes, including adjudication and arbitration, relating to delay and design claims, among others. The firm is particularly active on mandates in the property and energy sectors, and engaged for some regional matters, as well as those in Singapore.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised China Jingye Engineering Corporation on several complex tunnelling and rail projects, including the SGD1.2 billion Bedock South Station project and the Changi East depot project.

Strengths

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  • CMS not only possess a strong grasp of legal intricacies but also consistently provides a range of well-thought-out strategies for our consideration.

    Construction: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • CMS provides efficient communication in a very short time frame. The law firm gives clear guidance for us to avoid misunderstandings and unfavourable situations.

    Construction: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kelvin Aw
    Band 3Kelvin Aw

    Kelvin Aw

    Kelvin Aw is well versed in contentious matters, including international arbitration. His experience in construction spans disputes about industrial building, commercial development and reclamation and rail projects.

    • Kelvin Aw is very knowledgeable and well tuned to clients' expectations.

      Construction: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Kelvin Aw's advice is always on hand when required. He can analyse our doubts and clearly explain things. He is a critical thinker.

      Construction: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Lynette Chew
    Band 4Lynette Chew

    Lynette Chew

    Lynette Chew handles contentious and non-contentious construction work. She regularly acts for contractors in disputes about extension of time, design and delay issues.
    • She provides advice in an efficient and easily understandable way and guides us through the process with extreme care to the details.

      Construction: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She has an ability to pick up on any case despite the very short notice and deliver an equally impressive response.

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