Dentons Rodyk
Client SatisfactionHousing a ‘top-notch team’ that is ’famous for big wins’, Dentons Rodyk’s dispute resolution practice offers expertise on a wide range of matters, including clinical negligence defence, construction disputes, shipping, trade and commodities cases, as well as commercial litigation and arbitration. The team regularly acts on critical and high-profile disputes a plethora of local, regional and multinational clients. Practice co-head Siang Pheng Lek is a leading medical defence advocate, regularly advising doctors and hospitals. Fellow co-head Melvin See is a key port of call for state-owned entities, multinational companies and private individuals seeking advice on insurance, shareholder and construction disputes. Paul Wong takes on construction disputes, both in arbitration and litigation, with a specific emphasis on engineering related issues.
Testimonials
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- ''I would like to specifically compliment Loh Kia Meng due to his outstanding performance and entrepreneur spirit. He has spared no effort in ensuring all our legal matters are handled in a professional and prompt manner.'
- 'Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is very good in disputes, known for handling tough cases well. They have a top-notch team, global network, and always put clients first. Famous for big wins, innovative solutions, and earning many awards, they’re a go-to for resolving disputes in Singapore.'
- 'Dentons covers a broad range of disputes and has strength in numbers and the quality of its practitioners.'
- 'The firm has a team of professional and committed counsels who are client centric and works closely to understand and address clients' issues.'
Key clients
- PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited
- UniCredit Bank AG, Singapore branch
- Engine Holdings Asia Pte Ltd, Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd
- QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd, MS First Capital Insurance Ltd
- Bank of China Limited, Shenzhen Branch
- Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
- X Diamond Capital Pte Ltd
- Dany Boon
- Wingcrown Investment Pte Ltd
- 648 Claimants
- Lim Ek Tie @ Bahari Karim (“Pak Alvin”)
- Hang Huo Investment Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented PNGSDP with the judgment of the Appellate Division of the Singapore High Court released on 4 July 2023 and reported at [2023] 2 SLR 170.
- Acting for UniCredit Bank AG, Singapore branch, who extended a USD 85 million secured lending trade finance facility to Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd Singapore.
- Acting for Engine Holdings Asia Pte Ltd (“Engine”) in its defence of a claim brought by the Plaintiff, JTrust Asia Pte Ltd (“JTA”) which is a subsidiary of a company listed on the Japan Stock Exchange.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Siang Pheng Lek, Melvin See