Dentons Rodyk has an established record in Singapore and ASEAN construction and engineering projects and disputes. It has extensive experience in conventional construction contracts used in Singapore, along with the FIDIC forms deployed in the wider region. The construction team continues to act for a variety of clients, including developers and contractors, in substantial construction cases, such as those before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC). Kia Jeng Koh and Kirindeep Singh co-head the construction team and are both known for their contentious expertise. Paul Wong and Reuben Peter are disputes specialists that both have a significant focus on construction cases.

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Key clients

  • Ser Kim Koi
  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch)
  • 3HP Architects Pte Ltd, Chng Beng Guan
  • Jurong Primewide
  • Luxury Green Development

Work highlights

  • Acted in proceedings before the Singapore International Commercial Court to set aside an arbitration award rendered in respect of a dispute centred around the construction and development of a substantial property development in a foreign country.
  • Acted for the owner in court proceedings concerning the development of three Good Class Bungalows.
  • Successfully acted for Sinohydro in two separate sets of adjudication proceedings against JEE and obtained two adjudication determinations for the combined sum of approximately S$8.79m excluding costs and interest.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kia Jeng Koh, Kirindeep Singh

Other key lawyers

Paul Wong, Reuben Peter