Davinder Singh Chambers is consistently mandated to act in the market’s most significant high value disputes, frequently appearing before the Singapore courts, fielding sector specialists across securities disputes, director/shareholder disputes, defamation, criminal/regulatory enforcement, insolvency, trusts and estates, and contractual disputes. Spearheaded by founder Davinder Singh, who retains a leading reputation in the High Court and Court of Appeal; Singh is sought out to handle landmark litigation cases with ‘outstanding legal sharpness and dedication’. Jaikanth Shankar is highly experienced across commercial arbitration, litigation, insolvency and white collar crime, frequently acting in high-profile defamation suits.
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‘Davinder Singh who is the founder of the firm is undoubtedly the litigation lawyer I will go to as he has demonstrated consistent commitment, dedication and thoroughness in his legal approach. Jaikanth who is the CEO of the firm has also demonstrated outstanding legal sharpness and dedication. They are assisted by his excellent team as well.'
‘We have worked with Mr Davinder Singh for many years, and he is the best and most experienced lawyer we know. He and his team give wise and perceptive advice which considers all perspectives and issues. They are a dedicated team who do thorough research of the law and other matters relating to the case. They are able to pick up any latest developments and apply to the matter at good time.'
‘Jaikanth Shankar is the best advocate in his generation and will be one of the market leaders in the future. He is extremely clever and has a unique ability to explain the most difficult concepts in a simple and elegant manner.’
‘As a client, I hold Jaik’s team in the highest regard. They possess an exceptional ability to absorb and master complex legal and factual issues with impressive speed and precision. As a team, they work seamlessly together to identify the critical points in intricate matters and distil them into advice that is clear, precise, and eminently practical.
- 'Clients should know that this team combines intellectual brilliance with sound judgment and a deep understanding of commercial realities. They are unfailingly professional, collaborative, and a genuine pleasure to work with, bringing a sense of calm and assurance even in challenging situations.'
- 'In all respects, Jaik’s team exemplifies excellence, integrity, and dedication, making them trusted advisers of the highest calibre.’
Key clients
- Luckin Coffee Inc
- ESR Group Limited
- Banner Investment Company Limited
- Royal & Sons Organisation Pte Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for Luckin Coffee Inc, a well-known Chinese retail coffee chain, in defending claims made by investors.
Acted for Mr Sherman Kwek Eik Tse in a widely publicised dispute with CDL’s minority directors.
Acting for Ministers K Shanmugam and Dr Tan See Leng in two high-profile defamation suits arising from defamatory statements made by The Online Citizen in an article titled “Bloomberg: Nearly half of 2024 GCB transactions lack public record, raising transparency concerns”.
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Practice head
Davinder Singh
Other key lawyers
Jaikanth Shankar; Sumedha Madhusudhanan