Derek Loh

Practice Areas

Construction & Engineering

International Arbitration

Career

Since commencing practice, Derek has focused on the area of construction, engineering and infrastructure law. His experience in construction and engineering is extensive and encompasses almost the entire spectrum of construction legal practice, ranging from drafting of construction contracts and advising on financing structures in relation thereto, to dispute resolution, litigation and arbitrations in construction projects (including complex petrochemical plant projects). He has acted for multiple, international contractors and employers.

His projects and infrastructure work has seen him advise on and undertake drafting work for complex civil engineering contracts such as power plants, refinery plants and subway rail systems and road networks both within Singapore and regionally. He has worked on practically all variants of construction contracts and is familiar with most international construction forms.

His work has a multi-jurisdictional aspect and Derek has advised and represented clients in relation to construction and civil engineering projects and transactions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Australia and the Republic of Palau.

Professional Memberships

Member, The Inquiry Panel

Fellow, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators

SIAC Reserve Panel of Arbitrators

Member, Singapore Academy of Law

Member, The Law Society of Singapoire