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Davinder Singh SC

Davinder Singh SC

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Davinder Singh Chambers LLC

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration

Career

Davinder is the Executive Chairman of Davinder Singh Chambers.

Davinder’s experience spans more than four decades. He has litigated cases in almost every area of the law, including landmark cases. He has an active international arbitration practice involving complex commercial disputes, international clients and multiple jurisdictions. He has advised and/or acted in numerous institutional and ad hoc arbitrations.

Davinder has time and again been recognised as a top litigator and arbitration counsel by various notable international publications and has been described as an “exceptional advocate” with an “ability to grasp the facts and distil them into a very cogent and persuasive argument” and noted to be “by far the best litigation lawyer in Singapore”.

Davinder was appointed Senior Counsel in 1997. He graduated with an LLB (Hons) from National University of Singapore in 1982 and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 1983.

Professional Memberships

Chairman, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); Member, SIAC Panel of Arbitrators; Member, Singapore Academy of Law Senate; Director on various boards.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial
Davinder Singh SC is a highly distinguished litigator in Singapore. He has made his mark in high-profile complex commercial cases spanning banking, shareholder and trusts issues, and representing high net worth individuals.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Singapore

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Davinder Singh SC's pre-eminent reputation in the market is widely supported and he is one of the most notable figures in Singapore's arbitration space. He is highly experienced in Singapore-seated arbitrations and can act on a range of commercial issues, such as breach of contract and loan repayment.

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption: Domestic - Singapore

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Davinder Singh SC brings his vast experience as a market-leading litigator to the practice of investigations. He accrues notable recognition for his strength in this area.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is a top litigator.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Asia & Pacific
  • He is very impressive both on legal and commercial issues.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Asia & Pacific
  • We believe Mr Davinder is the best lawyer we have met. He has great wisdom and knowledge. He is highly discerning and able to assess any situation, however complicated, tremendously well.

    Dispute Resolution: LitigationChambers Asia & Pacific
  • He combines analytical precision with practical judgement, delivering solutions that are both legally sound and aligned with business objectives.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Davinder stands out for his strategic clarity and strong ability to navigate complex disputes with calmness, focus and precision.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Davinder is excellent. He is the best lawyer in Singapore.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption: DomesticChambers Asia & Pacific

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