Rajah & Tann Asia is best known for construction disputes, though also has a major presence in front-end and transactional matters;. The size of the firm and its commitment to Singapore and Southeast Asia brings it a wealth of high-level engagements. It recently advised on Single-Lendlease’s $3bn Comcentre headquarters redevelopment in Singapore along with a number of other major developments in the state and elsewhere in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The construction team is additionally active in sustainability and clean energy developments, including solar farms and waste-to-energy plants. Head of the construction and projects department, Sim Chee Siong has more than two decades of experience in large construction and engineering projects and disputes. Ng Kim Beng and Soh Lip San are highly rated, while Shemane Chan stands out for major front-end matters. Avinash Pradhan is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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‘The R&T team, led by Soh Lip San, provided us with professional advice and acute action.'
‘Soh Lip San provided up to date information from day one with very good advice. He eased the tension and is very well versed in all of the matters.'
‘Shemane Chan is extremely experienced and provides great insights and guidance.’
‘Professionalism. Experience in their fields of expertise. Attentiveness to details.’
‘Sim Chee Siong is very experienced and well versed in his field of expertise. Proactive and very responsive.’
‘Soh Lip San provides personal attention and quick turnaround of documents. Having worked with him for several years, Lip San is familiar with the company's working style and tight timelines. He is very responsive and delivers his advice and documents promptly.’
Key clients
- Joint venture of Singtel and Lendlease
- Lim Wen Heng Construction
- Yongnam Engineering & Construction (Private)
- Vim Engineering
- LVND Investments
Work highlights
Advised the joint venture of Singtel and Lendlease on its S$3bn Comcentre Headquarters redevelopment.
Advised Lim Wen Heng Construction on a S$40m dispute arising out of a sale and purchase agreement of a construction firm specialised in ground engineering.
Advised Yongnam Engineering & Construction on a sub-sub-contractor's claim arising from a $2m outstanding payment in a dispute connected to a structural steel works at Changi Airport Jewel.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sim Chee Siong
Other key lawyers
Soh Lip San; Avinash Pradhan; Ng Kim Beng; Shemane Chan