Construction: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
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WongPartnership has a robust construction law practice in Singapore with significant contentious and non-contentious capabilities, advising major contractors and developers on a variety of local and international projects. The firm is active on numerous high-profile and complex construction arbitrations and is also experienced in working with government authorities. The department fields a deep bench of construction specialists with particular experience in the Middle East as well as the Asia-Pacific region. WongPartnership is additionally noted for handling prominent construction work within Singapore and especially handles matters in the real estate and transport sectors.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership acted for a contractor in an SIAC arbitration against its design consultant in a dispute arising from the collapse of a viaduct under construction at Upper Changi Road East, successfully obtaining an award for damages.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WongPartnership are able to provide commercial perspectives and fresh viewpoints along with a thorough understanding of the law."
"Knowledgeable and detailed, they are able to distil the matters into key points. They are also responsive and helpful. They know their law well and are good professionals."
"WongPartnership are able to provide commercial perspectives and fresh viewpoints along with a thorough understanding of the law."
"Knowledgeable and detailed, they are able to distil the matters into key points. They are also responsive and helpful. They know their law well and are good professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Ian de Vaz often acts for contractors and subcontractors in contentious proceedings, including arbitration and adjudication.
"Ian de Vaz is a good and responsible lawyer. He knows this area of law well."
"Ian is a first-class litigator. He is very responsive and has an excellent strategic mind."
Tay Peng Cheng often acts on cross-border construction matters, including in the transport and utilities sectors. He principally handles construction disputes.
"Peng Cheng is definitely the lawyer to go to when it comes to construction litigation."
"His breadth of experience in the market is immensely valuable to us, and he produces solid results in negotiation and risk management."
Hwai Bin Lee is known for her able handling of contractual construction disputes. She has significant experience assisting with High Court and Court of Appeal cases as well as mediations and settlements.
"She can run a case in a very neat and structured way."
Lesley Tan is well versed in front-end construction matters in Singapore, advising on EPC contracts linked to infrastructure projects.
"Lesley's advice is always comprehensive, concise and practical."
"She has been doing construction for a long time and I am very impressed with the quality of Lesley's work. Her drafting is very thorough."
Ranked Lawyers at
WongPartnership LLP
Singapore