Practice Areas
Resorts, Real Estate & Construction
Resort/island/lagoon leases & sub-leases, branded residences, hospitality contracts; FIDIC/EPC, consultancy, claims and project support.
Disputes & Investigations
Commercial litigation, urgent relief & enforcement; arbitration/mediation strategy, evidence and settlement leverage.
Overview
Civil/commercial disputes (contracts, debt recovery, tenancy/lease, construction, urgent relief) and criminal defence from investigation to appeal; appears before Civil/Criminal Courts and appellate benches.
Background
Handles civil disputes (contract and commercial claims, debt recovery and enforcement, tenancy/property/lease, construction payment and defect issues) and urgent relief (injunctions, preservation). In criminal defence, advises from investigation through trial and appeal, covering arrest/interview rights, bail/remand, evidential motions, plea discussions and sentencing. Matters have involved offences such as assault, theft, fraud/forgery, narcotics and regulatory breaches. Drafts pleadings/complaints, prepares witnesses and exhibits, negotiates, and appears before Civil Court, Criminal Court and appellate benches; recognised for practical case management, clear client communication and meticulous document control.
Expertise
Resorts, Real Estate & Construction
- •Resort/island/lagoon leases and sub-leases; branded residences; title and registration
- •Development rights; hospitality operating contracts
- •Construction: FIDIC/EPC, consultancy and O&M agreements; variations/claims; project support from tender to handover.
Disputes & Investigations
- •Commercial litigation across all courts; emergency relief; judgment enforcement
- •Internal investigations and white-collar defence
- •Arbitration (MIAC, SIAC and ad hoc) and mediation—strategy, evidence and settlement leverage
- •Insurance & Coverage: policy reviews (coverage/exclusions), placement/wordings, claims strategy; subrogated recovery, coverage disputes and settlements across property, liability, marine and specialty lines.