CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Singapore) LLP has an extensive geographical reach, acting on complex arbitrations across energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Technology, insurance, and life sciences are also key strengths of the practice. Lynette Chew leads the team alongside Kelvin Aw, who has almost three decades of relevant experience. Lakshanthi Fernando has a practice focusing on infrastructure and construction disputes, and Jonathan Warne is a key name in the team, acting as head of international disputes. At associate level, Asya Jamaludin is another notable name.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A first class team of talented individuals led by the ever outstanding Jonathan Warne.’
- ‘Jonathan Warne is rightly regarded as one of the best litigators of his generation. Clever, quick to get to the point and to focus on what really matters, he has an easy manner which inspires confidence. A please to work with.’
- ‘Jonathan Warne is excellent’
- ‘This firm appear as counsel in large construction arbitrations. They are excellent, well-organised and worked very well together as a team. The entire team in at least one case was female attorneys, which is unusual in construction arbitrations. Anyone who has any doubt about the quality of female advocates in this traditionally male-dominated sector should meet this team. Superb. ’
- ‘Partners Lynette Chew and Asya Jamaludin. They are a superb team, assisted ably by Grace Lu. They know when to be aggressive, when to hold back, how to manage the case and the witnesses and experts, etc. All around expertise in the field is also evident. ’
- ‘This practice is well grounded in the law and has the advantage of being competent in bread and butter work as well as more complicated matters (which realistically is not always the case). As clients, we appreciate always being kept fully and promptly briefed.’
- ‘Other than the ease of working with Lynette Chew and Grace Lu, as already stated, we appreciate the appropriate and prompt updates as well as Lynette's ability to come up with out of the box, elegant alternative ways of approaching situations and possible solutions.’
Key clients
- SMM Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of Surbana Jurong Group)
- Samsung C&T Corporation
- Cluny Development Pte Ltd
- WSP Consulting Pte Ltd
- SP PowerGrid Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Samsung C&T Corporation in an SIAC arbitration against a specialist mechanical and electrical sub-contractor in relation to a major mixed-use development being one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore.
- Successfully represented and secured a comprehensive win for a top Korean construction and engineering conglomerate in Singapore seated ICC arbitration proceedings against its subcontractor for disputes in relation to and arising out of a mechanical and piping works subcontract at a combined-cycle power plant project in Jurong Island, Singapore.
- Advising the successful claimant in a $5billion UNCITRAL arbitration award in enforcement proceedings in Singapore against a state entity, including the engagement of asset tracers to determine scope of enforcement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lynette Chew, Kelvin Aw