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Mahesh Rai
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Singapore

5 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Singapore

4 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Dispute Resolution

India

3 Years Ranked

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Asia-Pacific 2026

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - India

India, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Individual Editorial

Mahesh Rai focuses on international arbitration from Singapore. He has handled a range of commercial arbitrations with an India element, and has notable expertise in construction disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Singapore

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Mahesh Rai represents companies in natural resources, construction and other commercial disputes. He has represented clients in disputes involving corporates and government entities.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Singapore

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Mahesh Rai regularly appears in the High Court, leading in a variety of cross-border disputes. He is well-versed in advising international clients on shareholder disputes.

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Global Practice Guide
Construction Law 2026
Singapore | Law and Practice
Mahesh Rai
Daniel Cai
Kelvin Teo
Authored by
Mahesh Rai, Daniel Cai, Kelvin Teo
Article • May 2026

Strengths

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The quality that stands out the most about Mahesh is his ability to offer innovative solutions to very complex problems.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Mahesh is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is hard-working, super commercial and very sharp.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Articles, highlights and press releases

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Article

10 Highlights from the new SIAC Arbitration Rules with effect from 1 January 2025

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) 2025 Arbitration Rules has come into force on 1 January 2025. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the 2025 Arbitration Rules and its procedures will apply to any SIAC arbitration which is commenced on or after 1 January 2025. In this Chines

Mar 27, 2025
Authored by Mahesh Rai, Loh Tian Kai

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