Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Rajah & Tann Singapore's prolific litigation team offers plentiful expertise in big-ticket domestic and cross-border disputes. The firm represents clients at all levels of the Singapore courts. The firm has particular experience in financial disputes, including those relating to cryptocurrencies, while it also possesses expertise in contentious joint venture, shareholder and insolvency matters. The team is well placed to act on multi-jurisdictional matters due to its network of offices and alliances in the wider region. Members of the team have notable expertise in handling cases connected to the South-East Asia, India and China markets. Senda International Capital, Vedanta and Keppel are notable clients of the firm.

"Rajah & Tann has a good understanding of clients' needs."

"The team has depth gained from experience."

Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for White Energy in a damages claim against Bayan for breach of joint venture obligations, in a dispute worth SGD1 billion.

Lee Eng Beng SC has long been an esteemed figure in the market. He is active in complex business law disputes before the Court of Appeal.

Francis Xavier SC has experience before the SICC and the Court of Appeal, acting in cross-border disputes concerning alleged breaches of obligations. "Francis has been able to turn things around for us."

Andre Yeap SC has acted on cross-border issues before the High Court, including arbitral enforcement relating to investment treaties and against sovereign states. "I have great respect for Andre."

Kelvin Poon SC is well regarded for litigation in Singapore, including his handling of large international arbitral award enforcements. He is also involved in cross-border debt restructuring.