Litigation specialist firm PDLegal represents foreign public-listed companies, multinational corporations, SMEs and private individuals at all levels in the Singapore courts, covering a broad spectrum of contentious matters. The firm is also experienced in the full range of shipping and admiralty work. Peter Doraisamy, Andrew Lee and Gerard Quek are key members of the firm. Senior partner and disputes specialist Nazim Khan joined earlier this year from UniLegal. Partner Wei Hong Ling arrived last October from Marsh Singapore, while corporate partner Daomin Chiam left in April.
Work highlights
Acting for a beneficiary to a large estate of a deceased renowned technopreneur.
Defending a former director of a company presently in liquidation against multimillion dollar claims arising from the failed development of a luxury island resort.
Key clients
Louis Dreyfus Company Asia, Pacific Distribution Investment Company, Rotating Offshore Solutions, Skuld P&I Club.
Work highlights
Acting for owners of SOV Southern Star, a DP3 vessel, in a suit against the bareboat charterers who wrongfully failed to pay charterhire.
Representing Japanese ship owner Masao Mizobuchi in a dispute with one of its Singapore-incorporated company’s trustees over shares in the company.
Advised shipowners in a grounding incident on the Eauripik atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia.