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CMS combines deep local law expertise with the international reach of CMS’s global network, acting for major corporates and financial institutions on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes across sectors such as banking, construction, insolvency, and technology. Lakshanthi Fernando is a key figure in the firm’s regional disputes offering, recognised for her sophisticated commercial litigation and fraud work, particularly across the technology, media, banking and trade sectors, with a strong track record of advising a multinational clients base. Kelvin Aw and Lynette Chew are recognised for expertise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Asya Jamaludin focuses her practice on disputes in the construction, energy and, oil and gas sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'In my opinion, the disputes team led by Lynette & Kelvin punches above their weight. They often assemble the best team to tackle the matter at hand.'
  • 'Commercially sound, dedication to client interests combined with good intuition derived from their collective vast experience often leads to strategies that produce successful outcomes.'
  • 'Asya Jamaludin; impressive understanding of litigation practices and procedures, focuses on key issues rather than noise.'
  • 'Lynette Chew - brings a commercial approach to claims, focusing on issues that matter.'
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Key clients

  • China Jingye Engineering Corporation Ltd
  • CTCI Singapore Pte. Ltd.
  • Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd
  • Shenzhen CIMC-Tianda Airport Support Ltd
  • The Management Corporation

Work highlights

Supporting one of the world’s largest independent reinsurance brokers based in Singapore and London, in a complex cross-border investigation into suspected premium inflation by senior employees involving Indonesian and Thai insurance policies.
Advising China Jingye Engineering Corporation Ltd on contentious and non-contentious matters arising from the Bedok South Station and Changi East Depot rail infrastructure projects.
Advising and representing an investment management firm in Singapore High Court proceedings in relation to a dispute arising out of a funding agreement between one of its funds, a variable capital company, and the borrower.

Practice head

Lakshanthi Fernando; Kelvin Aw; Lynette Chew; Asya Jamaludin

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