Described as ‘collectively responsive’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow impresses with the breadth of its litigation practice, covering everything from financial services and shareholder disputes to tech, construction, and international arbitration, often involving complex cross-border elements. Its growing reputation is reinforced by regular appearances before appellate courts and its role in industry-shaping cases across Asia and beyond. Nandakumar Ponniya leads the firm’s Asia Pacific disputes practice with deep expertise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, and insolvency, and is particularly sought after for complex, cross-border matters in the construction, energy, technology, and financial services sectors. Celeste Ang is a go-to adviser for multinational clients navigating complex cross-border disputes and investigations, with standout expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement issues. Andy Leck is a seasoned litigator with deep expertise in contentious intellectual property, cross-border commercial disputes, and international arbitration, regularly advising major global brands in tech, media, life sciences and retail on landmark matters that have shaped Singapore’s IP and digital enforcement landscape.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Baker's dispute resolution practice stands out in their understanding of the commercial context to disputes. Collectively responsive as a team.’

  • ‘Mr Nandakumar, with strong support from his team, delivers advocacy at a level superior to some Kings Counsels.'

Key clients

  • JTrust Asia Pte Ltd
  • Universal Terminals (S) Pte Ltd
  • UT Singapore Services Pte Ltd
  • Mirae Asset Daewoo Co. Ltd
  • PT Garuda Indonesia Persero Tbk

Work highlights

Acting for JTrust Asia Pte in a rare case, valued at over $200m, in which a first-instance acquittal of fraud has been overturned on appeal.
Acting for PT Garuda Indonesia Persero Tbk following its successful $9.6bn restructuring in Indonesian PKPU proceedings, in its application for the recognition and enforcement of the said proceedings in Singapore.
Advised United Overseas Bank, one of the 3 largest banks in Singapore, in a $79m High Court claim relating to abuse of a trust arrangement and the misappropriation of funds.

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Practice head

Nandakumar Ponniya

Other key lawyers

Celeste Ang; Andy Leck