Allen & Gledhill LLP has one of the most rounded practices in the market, remaining at the forefront of front-end and disputes work in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. The firm has extensive experience in major building and infrastructure projects. Through its work for public authorities, the firm has gained the knowledge and experience to apply to a wide variety of large-scale infrastructure projects in Singapore and beyond; it acted as project counsel to Cambodia Airport Investment in the $1.5bn development of the new airport for Phnom Penh. The highly rated and hugely experienced Ho Chien Mien and Sathiaseelan Jagateesan co-head the construction and engineering practice, both having a leading position in contentious and non-contentious construction matters; Lim Dao Kai is deputy-head of the group and is noted for representing statutory boards, government-linked companies, international developers and contractors in major disputes. Chong Yee Leong is co-head of the international arbitration group and is highly rated for construction and engineering disputes. Koh En Ying and Kelvin Kek are also notable names for construction disputes, and Charmelia Sugianto is rated for front-end work

Praised for its ‘unwavering commitment to clients' needs and the extraordinary team of lawyers’, Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore has the international heft in construction, coupled with Singapore law expertise and the ability to represent clients in local courts. The firm has connections to a range of top contractors, including those headquartered in Asia and Europe. Much of the practice centres on disputes, with cases in Southeast Asia, the wider Asia Pacific region and the Middle East. Eugene Tan is head of the Asia construction practice and has vast experience in construction arbitration, particularly cases involving Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Sean Hardy has close links to Korean and European contractors, and is active in construction matters throughout Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific. The highly rated Rachel Tan has been promoted to legal director. Jon Howes relocated to the firm’s Bristol office in April 2022.

Pinsent Masons MPillay is ‘absolutely unparalleled in their construction expertise’. The Singapore office has a rich history in infrastructure and energy matters, including front-end through to contentious engagements, in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region. It has experienced further growth in renewable energy, particularly offshore wind farms, along with energy transition projects for the oil and gas industry. Mohan Pillay is qualified to practise in Singapore and England, and is hugely experienced in construction and engineering disputes, including those in the offshore wind sector. Chen Han Toh is another experienced energy and infrastructure arbitration specialist with extensive experience in Asia Pacific disputes. Frédéric Gillion is another key partner in disputes connected to major projects in Asia Pacific and worldwide, having previously practised in London and Paris; he recently led the team that advised Omega Consortium in connection with the delivery of a €30bn experimental ITER nuclear project in the south of France. Sam Boyling splits his time between Singapore and Beijing, and was appointed as global co-head of construction disputes in May 2023; he represents Chinese SOE contractors in connection with major energy and infrastructure projects. Yong Neng Chan is also impressing clients, as is legal director Andrea Clark.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has a large team of construction specialists. The firm has rounded expertise in the full lifecycle of construction specialists, though is best known for its disputes expertise. The firm is noted for its experience in disputes connected to large-scale construction projects around Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, along with projects in India, Mongolia and elsewhere in Asia. The firm has worked on a series of front-end construction projects in Singapore and has experienced further growth in engagements stemming from data centre and clean energy projects. Sim Chee Siong leads the construction and projects team and has extensive experience in disputes in Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond. Soh Lip San and Avinash Pradhan are also experienced figures in construction and engineering disputes, particularly in relation to energy and infrastructure assets. Deputy managing partner Ng Kim Beng also has an outstanding reputation in construction cases and has an estimable track record in Singapore and Southeast Asia disputes. Shemane Chan provides further front-end construction expertise, particularly in relation to Singapore projects, but also across Asia.

WongPartnership LLP has one of the largest teams in the market with partners typically handling a mix of front-end and dispute resolution matters. The firm has extensive connections to developers/employers and main contractors, along with additional subcontractor and consultant clients. Outside of Singapore, the team has a wealth of engagements in Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and other Southeast Asia jurisdictions, along with further business in the Middle East; ‘outstanding’ partner Ian de Vaz is head of the infrastructure, construction and engineering team and is a partner in the Middle East practice where the firm has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Tay Peng Cheng leads the energy, projects and construction group and is another leading figure in front-end and disputes matters. Lee Hwai Bin and Lesley Tan are emerging talents. Christopher Chuah left in October 2023.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has considerable Singapore law expertise coupled with the firm’s international coverage and resources. Much of the practice centres on disputes with key partner Nandakumar Ponniya heading the Asia Pacific dispute resolution group and having a considerable focus on construction cases. The Singapore team does have further credibility in construction contracts, procurement models, and financing, with an impressive geographic coverage, including matters ranging from Australia, to Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea and beyond. Tjen Wee Wong is an experienced figure in infrastructure construction disputes and Daniel Ho impresses as another key contact in the group.

Dentons Rodyk has a rich history in construction disputes, while the large team also has experience in front-end engagements. The practice is centred on Singapore and the ASEAN region, notably involving large-scale real estate developments. Energy and infrastructure projects are also core elements of the practice. The firm has an impressive client base of employers and developers, contractors, architects and other parties involved in construction projects. Kia Jeng Koh and Kirindeep Singh co-head the construction practice and are highly rated for domestic and regional disputes. Paul Wong is another key partner in the contentious field.

Drew & Napier LLC has drawn on its extensive resources and reputation in the contentious sphere to develop an impressive body of construction and engineering expertise. It is noted for infrastructure and real estate development-related disputes. The firm has also built knowledge and experience in front-end and procurement work, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, and additional front-end matters relating to public-private partnership (PPP) projects. Its client base includes a range of domestic and international employers, along with an impressive mix of contractors. Christopher Chong is head of the construction and engineering team with experience at all levels of the Singapore courts, in major arbitrations, and in adjudications. Deputy head Mahesh Rai has earned many accolades in recent years. Chairman Jimmy Yim SC provides additional senior level gravitas to high-value and large-scale disputes. Kelvin Teo  is another key member of the team.

Harry Elias Partnership has deep specialisation in construction and engineering within its ranks and has ‘excellent knowledge of the construction market‘. The firm is best known for domestic and international contentious proceedings, including litigation, arbitration and adjudication, though has a fine record in front-end matters. It continues to be noted for its experience in marine engineering, dredging, land reclamation and shore protection having advised on the Tuas Mega Port project and Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort. Underground tunnelling and rail projects are fortes for the firm. It also advises a range of developers and contractors on large-scale real estate developments in Singapore, China, Indonesia and Vietnam, among other jurisdictions. Tan Chau Yee heads the construction and engineering group and has an outstanding record in major front-end engagements. Yvonne Foo is solely dedicated to the construction field, both front-end and disputes matters. Joanna Seetoh, who joined the firm in May 2022 from LVM Law Chambers LLC, is another construction and engineering specialist, while Conrad Campos arrived from RHTLaw Asia LLP in April 2023, bringing additional contentious construction expertise.

Cavenagh Law LLP, through its alliance with global firm Clifford Chance, provides a mix of formidable contentious construction expertise and international front-end and disputes capabilities. The Singapore firm has plentiful experience in conventional power and renewables, mining and metals, and ports, rail and other transport infrastructure. It represents a mix of investors, financiers, developers and contractors. Managing partner Paul Sandosham has huge experience in construction and infrastructure disputes, and is a leading figure in international arbitration. Joan-Lim Casanova has joined K&L Gates Straits Law LLC. Clifford Chance partner Matthew Buchanan provides leading front-end construction expertise.

CMS Holborn Asia has a major focus on the Singapore construction market and has a growing share of the wider Southeast Asia sphere, including Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Much of the practice centres on disputes relating to power projects and civil infrastructure. Tunnelling and data centres are growth areas for the Singapore team, which has a large client base of EPC contractors, especially those headquartered in South Korea and Japan. The group is also working more closely with European clients that are moving into the Asia market. Kelvin Aw and Lynette Chew co-head the construction and infrastructure disputes team, though both have experience in front-end matters, including recently advising Equinix on the development and construction of a retail data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia.

TSMP Law Corporation has an impressive range of construction and engineering engagements in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Much of the practice centres on large-scale disputes, though the firm does have additional front-end experience. It has an impressive record in real estate developments, energy projects, infrastructure projects and industrial developments, such as data centres. Clients include major contractors, developers, employers, consultants and architects. Derek Loh and Melvin Chan co-head the construction and engineering team, which includes dispute resolution giant Thio Shen Yi SC.