The team at Rajah & Tann Asia is noted by clients for providing a ‘high level of professionalism, legal expertise, and commitment’. Practice lead Sim Chee Siong routinely advises on complex ICC arbitrations and employer disputes, and Shemane Chan is recommended for her experience representing EPC contractors, sponsors and government entities on the full spectrum of construction issues within the energy sector. Matthew Koh’s primary area of expertise covers disputes within the energy and infrastructure sectors across the ASEAN region. Yong Hui Loh is particularly active on energy sector mandates, often advising on data centre and renewable energy-related matters, while Kimberly Tho is a key contact for governments and public sector clients seeking advice on procurement and operational issues.
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Testimonials
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‘We engaged Rajah and Tann Asia to represent us in a complex matter, and we are extremely pleased with the outcome. From the very beginning, the team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, legal expertise, and commitment to our case.'
- 'The team is strategic, responsive, and always keeps us well-informed throughout the process.'
- 'Their ability to anticipate challenges and provide clear, practical advice gave us great confidence. Most importantly, their efforts led to a successful result that exceeded our expectations.'
- 'The team is very knowledgeable and detailed in their approach. The team demonstrated high level of collaboration and willingness to support the client.'
- 'We are grateful for the team's support and would not hesitate to recommend Rajah & Tann to anyone seeking strong and reliable legal representation.’
- 'It has been a pleasure working with such a competent and responsive legal team. Its attention-to-detail, clear communication, and thorough understanding of the matter gave us great confidence at every stage.’
Key clients
- Joint venture of Singtel and Lendlease
- Lim Wen Heng Construction Pte Ltd
- LVND Investments Pte Ltd
- Yongnam Engineering & Construction (Private) Limited
- China Energy Engineering Group Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd. (Singapore Branch)
- Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Singtel on the S$3bn redevelopment of its Comcentre headquarters, including the drafting and finalisation of all construction, consultancy and concession contracts.
Advised Lim Wen Heng Construction Pte Ltd in a dispute exceeding S$40m arising from the sale and purchase of a construction firm specialising in ground engineering, involving complex contractual, financial and accounting issues.
Advised LVND Investments Pte Ltd in over S$20m disputes brought by 13 purchasers of commercial units in a strata mall in Singapore, involving allegations of misrepresentation concerning the design and suitability of accessory lots for air-conditioning units and advertisement panels.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sim Chee Siong
Other key lawyers
Shemane Chan; Matthew Koh; Yong Hui Loh; Kimberly Tho