Kelvin Teo
Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC
Client SatisfactionDrew & Napier LLC has a fine and longstanding reputation in the construction sector, particularly in the contentious field. It has demonstrated a deep commitment to construction and engineering work, especially in Singapore and region-wide energy and infrastructure projects. Along with its disputes expertise, the firm has further experience in front-end and procurement matters, due diligence and project advisory issues. It has close connections to developers, contractors and other clients from around the region. Christopher Chong is head of the construction and engineering group, specialising in disputes. Mahesh Rai is deputy head of the team and is also highly-related for contentious matters. Chairman Jimmy Yim SC is further noted for cross-border construction disputes and Kelvin Teo is another prominent member of the department.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Christopher Chong is a singularly exceptional practitioner, who is all-rounded in terms of legal depth of knowledge, commercial acumen, client responsiveness, innovation and unmatched local knowledge. His dedication to his craft and in assisting us to find sensible, practical and mutually beneficial solutions is close to peerless.’
‘The team that I had worked with for the last three years were meticulous and provided professional and timely service. The team was also alway able to provide commercially sound advices and solutions.’
‘Christopher Chong and Chen Zhihui are always a phone call away to provide professional and sound advice.’
‘This team worked cohesively, knowledgeable and committed.’
‘Mahesh Rai is a detailed professional and addresses issues to the point. Summarises the pros and cons for the clients. Ensures clients are aware of the potential outcome and advises clients accordingly.’
‘Brilliant construction team, adept at handling complex cross-border construction disputes.’
‘Chris Chong has an exceptional knowledge of construction law and is fantastic to work with.'
'Chen Zhihui is a very solid construction disputes lawyer.’
Key clients
- Alcon Group
- Amara Hotel Properties
- China Machine New Energy Corporation
- CosmoSteel Holdings
- Daelim Industrial (now rebranded as DL E&C)
- Dragages Singapore
- Essar Group
- Goldbell Corporation
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- Navayo International
- Noomadi Resorts & Residences
- Novartis International
- Roy Hill Holdings
- Ser Kim Koi
- Singapore Liquefied Natural Gas
- SK Engineering & Construction
- Stepan Company including Stepan Asia
- Terrenus Energy
- Thio Keng Thay
- Tiong Seng Contractors
- UOL Group
- United Tec Construction
Work highlights
- Represented Daelim Industrial Company (now rebranded as DL E&C) in a dispute concerning an aborted L+EPC contract for the construction of the largest petrochemical plant in India and in Asia.
- Successfully represented Goldbell Engineering in an appeal to the Court of Appeal (CA) by Range Construction arising out of a Building and Construction Security of Payment Act (SOPA) adjudication determination which Range sought to set aside.
- Represented Dragages Singapore in a lawsuit against Craft Projects (HK) Company and Craft Projects International Company in a S$14.8m claim upon an indemnity/guarantee in relation to the roofing works of the Singapore Sports Hub.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Chong, Mahesh Rai