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TSMP Law Corporation

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TSMP Law Corporation continues to represent a mixture of main contractors, developers, owners and consultants in sizeable construction disputes, contracts, and bids and tenders. The firm is primarily focused on the Singapore market, though has an impressive record in matters right across Asia Pacific, including Vietnam and Sri Lanka. It is particularly noted for claims connected to alleged defects in real estate developments, along with project performance and delay issues in a broad array of construction projects. Derek Loh and Melvin Chan are established figures in the construction and engineering disputes market.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team excels in planning case strategy. They are attentive to detail. One of their key strengths is their practical advice and flexible alternatives. The team members are diverse. They are easy to work with and promptly respond to client's queries.'

  • ‘Melvin Chan's understanding of the construction business is impressive. Timothy Yong is another key member, who is responsive and handles unexpected issues well.’

  • ‘Melvin Chan provides practical solutions to complex disputes and is able to frame the issues in a simple easy to understand structure.’

  • ‘This practice stands out due to its exceptional blend of in-depth legal knowledge and practical construction industry experience. This team integrates a comprehensive understanding of the construction sector's operational realities with sophisticated legal strategies.’

  • ‘Derek Loh has demonstrated profound understanding of construction law, seamlessly integrating this knowledge with practical insights from the industry. Mr Loh addressed both legal intricacies and real-world challenges by providing strategic approach to problem-solving.’

Key clients

  • Architects 61
  • Daewoo Engineering & Construction

Work highlights

Acted as counsel for the plaintiff in successfully resisting an application to set aside an adjudication determination made against the counterparty Soil-Build.
Acted as counsel for two of the defendants in an MCST claim in relation to defects at the V on Shenton condominium.
Acted as counsel for one of the defendants in an MCST claim in relation to alleged defects at the D’Nest condominium in Pasir Ris, Singapore.

Lawyers

Practice head

Derek Loh; Melvin Chan

Other key lawyers

Timothy Yong