Conveyancing and Real Property

Our private client services group provides a suite of comprehensive services to high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors and personal representatives in a litigation and advisory capacity.

Our real estate practice enjoys a well-earned reputation for its responsiveness, professionalism and attention to detail. Our property lawyers have decades of experience representing home buyers, investors and financial institutions, in a wide range of property transactions including –

  • Sale, Purchase and Refinancing of Private Residential and HDB properties
  • Commercial, Industrial & Retail Space Leasing
  • Housing Loans and Loan Refinancing
  • En-bloc Property Transactions

Apart from domestic real estate transactions, we also represent property developers, retail mall owners, institutional investors, educational institutions, statutory boards and unincorporated associations on all phases of real estate investment.

Notable transactions undertaken by us in this field include:

  • Represented a tertiary institution staff provident fund in the withdrawal of provident fund monies on the security of mortgages in favour of the universities;
  • Acted for a tertiary institution in the merger of the provident fund scheme with the Central Provident Fund Board;
  • Acted for a statutory board in preparing a master sale documentation for the sale of land parcels for the development of condominiums, bungalows and commercial buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is commercial litigation in Singapore?

Commercial litigation generally involves legal disputes arising from business, corporate, contractual, or financial relationships. These may include breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, corporate fraud allegations, fiduciary duty claims, and other business-related disagreements.

It is advisable to seek legal advice as early as possible when a commercial dispute arises or appears likely to develop. Early advice can help you understand your legal position, preserve important evidence, assess potential risks, and consider whether the matter should be resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Yes. Depending on the circumstances, commercial disputes may be resolved through direct negotiations, mediation, settlement discussions, or arbitration. The appropriate method depends on factors such as the nature of the dispute, contractual terms, the parties involved, and the desired outcome.

A Commercial Dispute Lawyer Singapore may advise on contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate fraud matters, banking disputes, insolvency-related disputes, and other complex commercial disagreements.

When choosing a Commercial Litigation Lawyer Singapore, consider the lawyer’s experience in handling complex business disputes, court proceedings, arbitration, mediation, and matters involving significant financial or commercial interests. A lawyer who understands both the legal issues and wider business implications can provide more focused and practical guidance throughout the dispute.