LAWYER PROFILE

David Chan

Asia-Pacific 2026

Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic

Singapore

15 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Singapore

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Shook Lin & Bok LLP

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

International Arbitration | Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Restructuring & Insolvency

Career

David Chan has been a Partner of Shook Lin & Bok since 2004. He is currently the firm’s Co-Managing Partner and Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

He has wide experience in general commercial litigation with particular focus on domestic and cross-border finance-related litigation, fraud and insolvency matters. He is also involved in international commercial arbitrations and corporate and shareholders’ disputes.

David was a former member of the Complaints and Disciplinary Panel of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (2019 – 2025), former member of the Valuation Review Board under the Ministry of Finance, Singapore (2018 – 2021) and former legal assessor to the Singapore Medical Council (2012 – 2015).

David graduated from King’s College London with an LL.B. (Hons) degree in 1995 and obtained an LL.M. degree from University College London in 1999. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister of the Middle Temple in 1996 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1997. He is also admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency: Domestic - Singapore

Band 2

Individual Editorial

David Chan has a strong legal practice in Singapore, with expertise in acting for insolvency appointees on complex contentious matters. He also has experience working on behalf of debtors, creditors and trustees.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

Band 6

Individual Editorial

David Chan has a long-established practice as a dispute resolution lawyer with a focus on insolvency and white-collar criminal matters. He has experience representing municipalities as well as liquidators and individuals in complex mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Chan is an even-handed and fair advocate, advancing his client's case well and often with a good personal touch.
Restructuring/Insolvency: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific
David provides excellent advice and can be relied upon to always say it as it is, bringing clarity of thought and focus on the key issues.
Restructuring/Insolvency: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific
David is very professional, very practical and right to the point in terms of getting the work done to make sure we get what we want.
Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Asia & Pacific