Dentons Rodyk
Dentons Rodyk has a large team of dispute resolution specialists covering a broad spectrum of cases, from clinical negligence defence to construction disputes; shipping, trade and commodities cases; and commercial litigation and arbitration. The Singapore team has an impressive array of local, regional and multinational clients. Clients recognise the breadth of team and its ability to handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. Siang Pheng Lek heads the litigation and dispute resolution practice and is a leading medical defence advocate. Kia Jeng Koh is deputy head of the team with an established record in building and construction disputes. Lawrence Teh is a senior name in commodities and trade cases, and Mark Seah and Paul Wong are experienced commercial litigation specialists. Ajinderpal Singh is noted for partnership and shareholder disputes, and banking and insolvency cases. Joint deputy managing partner Edric Pan takes on international disputes as well as insurance and aviation-related claims, while Huai Yuan Chia oversees proceedings involving fraud allegations and Jen Wei Loh focuses on the shipping sector, including insolvency and damages matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Gilbert Leong – able to guide our company on the requirement data for the case and help us to present it in a nice matter.’
‘The team is able to work efficiently and provide their work and good advice with a short turnaround time. The team also has a good command of business Chinese as they are able to review voluminous Chinese documents in a short amount of time. Last but not least, in terms of billing, the team was able to effectively control costs while attaining the best results for us.’
‘Zhulkarnain Rahim is an extremely effective and competent lawyer. He is able to tailor his advice to our demands and needs.’
‘The team knows our business and always gives strong practical advice. They've got your back and respond quickly and accurately, both on the law and the strategy, even in difficult cases. In a recent case, the strategy had to take into account broader commercial concerns and the strategy was well-executed to achieve a good outcome.’
‘I have worked with Koh Kia Jeng for more than a decade now, and he can still speak with me at 2am! Always has a strategy even in difficult cases.’
‘Very hands-on and very practical advice given. Took time to know the brief.’
‘The lawyers are very pragmatic and are able to explain the law in simple terms for the client to understand and yet be able to convey the full weight of the law for understanding. They are always in the forefront of the law such as partnering, digital and BIM.’
‘Special mention to Loh Kia Meng for being commercially practical and helpful to all sides. ’
Key clients
- PNG Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP)
- UniCredit Bank AG, Singapore branch
- Enemalta P.L.C.
- Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd, which is linked to the Temasek Group
- 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
- Bulk Trident Shipping Ltd (confidential)
- Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
- Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4375
Work highlights
- Successfully resisted an appeal before the Court of Appeal against the High Court’s decision to strike out the plaintiffs’ $1.65bn claim against PNG Sustainable Development Program.
- Acted for UniCredit Bank in connection with serious allegations of fraud and wrongdoings relating to the liquidation of Hin Leong Trading.
- Represented Enemalta in connection with damage to a submarine cable by the vessel Di Matteo.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Siang Pheng Lek, Kia Jeng Koh