Commercial & Corporate Dispute Resolution Singapore

Your Trusted Partners for Commercial Contract & Shareholder Disputes

Every industry faces unique challenges when disputes arise. From technology and digital assets to manufacturing, mining, construction, and pharmaceuticals, our Commercial & Corporate Disputes Practice brings breadth and depth to every case. With expertise spanning cross border commercial disputes, investor state matters, shareholder conflicts, and the full range of commercial contracts, we deliver solutions that protect your interests and align with your business priorities.

We go beyond winning cases. We help you preserve your reputation, minimise disruption, and protect your bottom line, so your business can move forward with confidence.

Why Clients Choose Us

Strategic Dispute Resolution & Commercial Acumen

Consistently ranked among Singapore’s leading dispute resolution practices, our team is helmed by market-leading senior lawyers and seven Senior Counsel. We handle high value, multi-jurisdictional disputes in the Singapore courts and international tribunals, trusted by multinational corporations, funds, high net worth individuals, financial institutions, and high growth enterprises across Asia. We don’t deliver abstract legal theory. We deliver advice grounded in your commercial goals and your risk appetite.

Regional Reach with Local Insight

As part of Rajah & Tann Asia, the largest legal network in Southeast Asia and China, we offer seamless support across jurisdictions. With Singapore’s highest concentration of Senior Counsel and seasoned litigators, we give you a powerful advantage in multi-jurisdictional disputes and a true “home advantage” in navigating local legal landscapes.

Our Expertise Includes

We handle the full spectrum of commercial and corporate disputes, including:

Contractual and commercial disputes
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Joint venture and M&A-related disputes
Breach of fiduciary duties and directors’ duties
Corporate governance and compliance issues
Oppression actions and misfeasance claims
Corporate receivership and insolvency-related disputes
Fraud, asset recovery, and investigations
Appellate advocacy and high-stakes damage claims
Investor state disputes

Industries We Serve

Our experience encompasses a wide range of industries, addressing complex legal disputes and ensuring the protection of business interests. The key industries include Construction, Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Real Estate, Shipping, and Technology.

Whether your priority is swift resolution, reputational protection, or project continuity, we craft a strategy that works for you.

Landmark Cases

We have the highest number of applications heard in the Supreme Court and played pivotal roles in landmark cases, representing governments, private companies, prominent families, and high profile individuals. Here are some of our key cases:

Successfully represented White Energy in a multi-million dollar, cross border joint venture dispute.

Successfully secured a Mareva Injunction in a shareholder dispute involving Cordlife.

Achieved landmark judgement for B2C2 Ltd, one of the largest market markers in digital currencies globally.

Resisted anti-suit injunctions in a joint venture between Singapore and Cambodian public-listed companies.

Acted for Keppel in a high-profile corruption case – the first ever FCPA resolution involving a Singapore company.

Let’s Talk About Your Challenge

If your business is facing a corporate or commercial dispute, or you simply want to prepare ahead and understand how to mitigate risk, we’re ready to listen. We’ll help you define your dispute-resolution objectives, map the path and guide you confidently through execution. Reach out to our team to discuss how we can support your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recognition

Winner - Regional Litigation Law Firm of the Year and Singapore Litigation Law Firm of the Year

ALB SE Asia Law Awards (2024)
Winner for Impact Case – [CLM v CLN] The first ever proprietary and mareva injunction against “persons unknown” for stolen cryptocurrency in Singapore

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards (2024)
Top Singapore Law Firm – Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Resolution

The Straits Times: Singapore’s Best Law Firms (2021 – 2026)
Band 1 - Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Chambers Asia-Pacific (since 2015)
Tier 1 - Dispute Resolution

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (since 2015)
Tier 1 - Commercial & Transactions

Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific (2025)
"The litigation team at Rajah & Tann show dogged determination to fight their client's corner, and deliver advice and guidance in a pragmatic, real world manner."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2026)
"Not only is the advice always good and service great, but the individuals are all relatable, easy and fun to work with."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2026)
"They have a proactive approach using an updated knowledge of law and deep analysis to find a solutions."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
"Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP retains a prominent position in the Singaporean disputes market, advising a prolific roster of clients on a range of matters across the real estate, energy and resources, fintech and shipping sectors. The team, praised for its ‘strong technical knowledge’, has also showcased its expertise in commercial fraud, asset recovery and investigations."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2025)
“Rajah & Tann's work is always incredibly well done and sophisticated, with a quick turnaround and good understanding of business needs.”

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)
“At all points in the work with the team they sought out and delivered practical and compelling solutions in a case that was appealed at all stages. Their advocacy skills have helped maintain the objective against a number of legal tactics and appeals.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP retains a prominent position in the Singaporean disputes market, advising a prolific roster of clients on a range of matters across the real estate, energy and resources, fintech and shipping sectors. The team, praised for its ‘strong technical knowledge’, has also showcased its expertise in commercial fraud, asset recovery and investigations."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2025)