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Davinder Singh Chambers Offices
1 Wallich Street
#20-02 Guoco Tower
Singapore
078881
Singapore
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Singapore > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Davinder Singh Chambers is a leading dispute resolution boutique in Singapore thanks to the presence of pre-eminent figure Davinder Singh SC, who is chairman of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and a member of the Senate. Prominent name Jaikanth Shankar and a range of impressive practitioners have also propelled the firm into a leading position. It continues to represent clients in a multitude of High Court and Court of Appeal cases, many of which involve significant values. Among a list of headline cases, the firm continues to earn accolades for its expertise in joint-venture, shareholder, real estate, intellectual property, construction, trade and trusts disputes. The firm is also noted for its high-profile engagements in SIAC cases. It represents a range of local and international corporates, along with senior executives, business people and high-net-worth individuals. Bryan Wong, David Fong, Navin Thevar, Sngeeta Rai and Timothy Lin are among a growing cohort of emerging practitioners.Practice head(s):
Davinder Singh SC
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Testimonials
‘From our consultations, it was evident that the team at Davinder Singh Chambers possessed an unmatched depth of knowledge. Each member of the team showcased their expertise, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire process. Their thorough understanding of the law and attention to detail were instrumental in achieving a favourable outcome for my case. I was consistently impressed by the comprehensive and well-researched advice provided, which instilled in me a great sense of confidence.’
‘I had the privilege of working with Davinder Singh SC, and I am delighted to share my commendation for his exceptional legal expertise and the remarkable experience I had throughout the case. Mr Singh’s professionalism, strategic thinking, and meticulous approach truly set him apart as an outstanding legal professional. Mr Singh has assembled a team of exceptionally talented individuals, each possessing strong expertise in their respective fields. It was evident that he had carefully selected team players who complemented each other’s skills, resulting in a seamless collaboration that greatly benefited my case. The depth of knowledge and experience within his team was truly impressive, and their collective efforts contributed significantly to the positive outcome. I was consistently impressed by their level of expertise and their ability to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique aspects of my case.’
‘Clients go to DSC to fight the “impossible” cases. Clients do that because they trust that every issue will be carefully considered and that the team will fight every case rigorously. The team constantly innovates by finding the best arguments and solutions for their clients’ problems. When clients instruct DSC, they know they have the best set of lawyers in Singapore fighting their corner.’
‘Davinder Singh SC is in a league of his own. Davinder’s advocacy, court craft and strategy are top class and clients will be hard pressed to find another advocate in this part of the world that is as skillful and experienced as he is.’
‘Jaikanth Shankar’s advocacy and strategy are first rate. There are very few lawyers in Singapore who can match Jaik’s ability to identify the key issues in a case, and his ability to convey an argument in the simplest and most persuasive way. Jaik grows in stature with each year and clients can trust that tribunals and courts will listen to what he has to say.’
‘The DSC team puts in extra effort to be more than just litigation lawyers. They work with the client to strategise, and they are not a firm that pushes to litigate for fees. They have a good balance of what is good for the client and formulates good strategy and approach towards a good outcome and yet will have always have a Plan B and Plan C as options.’
‘Davinder Singh SC is clearly a class act. He is always on his toes and thinks ten steps ahead when formulating an approach or response. He strikes a good balance between Plan of Defence and Plan of Attack. He is a litigator with extremely good commercial acumen. Despite his seniority, Davinder is extremely hardworking and sets clear directions for his team and is always prepared to get his hands dirty into the details.’
‘David Fong leaves no details unquestioned. His ability to digest and apply commercial information stands out from his peers in the industry. He is good in client management and earns the trust of his clients with clarity in communication and execution.’
Key clients
Lim Oon Kuin
Cuscaden Peak (formerly Singapore Press Holdings)
The Estate of Anil Vassudeva Salgaocar (instructed by Niru & Co LLC)
Beneficiaries of the estate of Mustafa s/o Majid Khan (instructed by Darshan & Teo LLP)
Dato Low Tuck Kwong (founder of PT Bayan Resources Tbk and Bayan International Pte Ltd)
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
IIa Technologies Pte Ltd (instructed by Drew & Napier LLC)
SBS Transit Ltd
Adam Gartenburg, Jeremy Khoo Jun Hao
Millenia Pte Ltd (member of Pontiac Land Group)
Wong Fong Fui (Bright Assets Enterprises Limited)
Sutatno Sudarga
Attorney-General’s Chambers of Brunei Darussalam
Banner (China) Investment Company Limited
Evercore
Chan Chew Keak
Venture Corporation Limited
Khoo Teng Jin
Mrs Tjiang Giok Moy and Ms Eileen Ang
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for a Singapore company in a patent case against a member of the international De Beers Group in a seven-year court battle over the methods used in growing synthetic diamonds.
- Successfully acted for PT Bayan Resources Tbk and Bayan International Pte Ltd in defending claims arising from alleged breaches of a joint venture agreement for the application of a patented technology to produce and sell upgraded coal from East Kalimantan in Indonesian Borneo.
- Successfully acted for the estate of an Indian mining baron for breach of trust.
Singapore > International arbitration Tier 2
Davinder Singh Chambers is ‘extremely skilled at disputes in both court and arbitration’, with the practice regularly entrusted by major businesses, financial services institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The team undertakes high-profile cases across a wide range of industries, with mining and energy key sector focuses. ‘Top notch litigator’ Davinder Singh SC leads the team of ‘hardworking and capable lawyers’, with a practice involving complex commercial disputes both in Singapore and internationally. Key to the team is Jaikanth Shankar, who brings a wealth of experience in international commercial arbitration and insolvency-related matters, and Sngeeta Rai, with vast expertise across shareholder disagreements and other areas.Practice head(s):
Davinder Singh SC
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Testimonials
‘The team at Davinder Singh Chambers is extremely skilled at disputes in both court and arbitration. They are able to absorb information very quickly. Moreover the team’s strategisation and advocacy is simply superb. ’
‘The individuals I consider to be standouts are Davinder Singh SC, Jaikanth Shankar, Timothy Lin, and David Fong. Having worked with them on an arbitration and also worked against them in another arbitration, I can confidently say that they are extremely adept at strategisation and advocacy. Davinder and Jaikanth are especially skilled at mapping out how the case should be run and foreseeing potential problems. Davinder cross-examination and oral delivery of arguments is probably the best I have seen at this moment. ’
‘Davinder Singh SC is a top-notch litigator, supported by a team of hardworking and capable lawyers. They are able to get up to speed on complex matters quickly and present the case in an easy to understand, and persuasive manner.’
Work highlights
Davinder Singh Chambers > Firm Profile
Led by Davinder Singh SC, Jaikanth Shankar and Cheryl Tan, Davinder Singh Chambers LLC specialises in dispute resolution and international arbitration.
With a team comprising more than 20 lawyers who focus exclusively on the full spectrum of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and arbitration-litigation matters, our firm has been the firm of choice for local and foreign governments, state-owned and private entities, prominent individuals and multinational companies.
Our firm has been involved in landmark contentious cases that are of public interest and widely reported in the press. We regularly handle significant, high-profile and complex matters in the courts and before international arbitral tribunals.
We represent clients in many areas including administrative law, arbitration, bankruptcy and insolvency law, civil and commercial litigation, investigations and white-collar crime, corporate and commercial law, criminal law, employment law, family law, media, internet and information technology law, mediation and trust law.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Senior Consultant | Cheryl Tan | [email protected] | 97816134 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Jaikanth Shankar | CEO | View Profile | |
Mr Davinder Singh | Executive Chairman | View Profile |
Languages
English Chinese Bahasa (Malay and Indonesia) Punjabi Hindi Tamil and various Chinese dialects- Dispute resolution
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