Legis Point is an established law firm that focuses on several key practice areas, including banking, construction, dispute resolution, M&A, and labour and employment. The firm's diverse client base includes multinational corporations, financial institutions and established local companies across various industries. In the labour and employment space, the group has advised clients on a range of matters, including regulatory compliance, employment restructuring and wrongful dismissal claims. The key contact is seasoned dispute resolution and arbitration specialist Samuel Chacko. Other team members to note include director Chee Foong Young and associate directors Minghao Ang, Michelle Loh and Paul Tan.
Client feedback
"We have been consistently impressed with Legis Point's expertise in construction law and adjudication. Their ability to provide thoughtful advice that balances our commercial objectives with legal considerations has been invaluable." – Construction
"Legis Point patiently hears our issues, understands them, clearly explains and proposes possible options on the approach and strategies to be adopted." – Dispute resolution
Samuel Chacko
"Samuel excels with his polished communication skills, in-depth knowledge and quick thinking."
"Samuel has deep understanding and ability not only to visualize technical construction details, but he also identifies facts, interprets complex drawings, from which he constructs logical arguments. He thoroughly researches legal issues to support the case he is working on. He intelligently articulates his stance when negotiating settlements and agreements with his opposite number."
Work highlights
Represented a US-listed company in a $30 million international arbitration case against a tech company, addressing complex issues of contract law and US forced labour laws.
Acted for a corporate shareholder of a joint venture company and its founder in a high-stakes ICC arbitration involving disputes over the operation of the joint venture.
Work highlights
Represented an established contractor and developer in a multi-party arbitration against employers regarding the construction of a luxury bungalow, navigating intricate legal issues related to the interpretation of construction contracts and the role of the project architect.
Advised a prominent piling and engineering contractor on claims against a main contractor for outstanding payments and breach of contract arising from multiple public sector projects involving pipe-jacking works.
