Construction: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Drew & Napier's construction law group in Singapore represents a range of contractors, subcontractors and developers in construction disputes, including international arbitration. The team draws on the firm's wider disputes strength to handle big-ticket construction cases. The firm is regularly engaged in matters in the Middle East, as well as across Asia-Pacific, and is also active in disputes in Singapore, such as adjudication proceedings, with expertise in the Security of Payments Act.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier acted for Daelim Industrialin a dispute concerning an aborted L+EPC contract for the construction of a petrochemical plant in India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are just very user-friendly and very sharp. They are extremely good lawyers. It's also important that they are easy to work with. These qualities really make them stand out from the crowd."
"They are able to guide me in complex situations and provide constructive ideas. They have a group of professionals who ensure that my files are properly looked after."
"They are just very user-friendly and very sharp. They are extremely good lawyers. It's also important that they are easy to work with. These qualities really make them stand out from the crowd."
"They are able to guide me in complex situations and provide constructive ideas. They have a group of professionals who ensure that my files are properly looked after."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Chong handles a full range of litigation, adjudication and arbitration and is a highly rated expert in this field.
"Christopher is very knowledgeable, experienced and able to deal with matters in an expeditious manner. He is able to think on his feet when responding to questions."
"Christopher is a very experienced construction lawyer, thoroughly dependable in handling difficult and complex construction disputes and managing client expectations."
Mahesh Rai has an emerging reputation in Singapore's legal market. He often handles local construction disputes, as well as matters within the wider South-East Asia region.
"Mahesh has excellent skills and a professional approach."
"He shows a keen awareness of the client's needs and guides us well on matters."
Kelvin Teo specialises in resolving complex construction disputes arising out of delays, defects and other contractual breaches.
"Kelvin is articulate, highly competent and takes great care in evaluating issues and formulating options for the client's consideration."
Ranked Lawyers at
Drew & Napier LLC
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