Dentons Rodyk continues to be highly ranked by renowned legal publication, Chambers, in its 2021 Asia-Pacific research. These rankings reflect the strong, dynamic capabilities of the firm and its lawyers, as we aim to deliver exceptional quality and value to clients around the globe.

Our Real Estate practice maintained its Band 1 ranking. Specifically, we are proud to be recognised as a Band 1 firm in Chambers’ new ranking for Startups & Emerging Companies. Interviewees report that we are “known as a firm that startups go to to get their fundraising done and get up and running as a company”, and that “their lawyers were really approachable and responsive, which is so important for startups.”

Individually, Global Vice-Chair & ASEAN CEO Philip Jeyaretnam S.C. continues to be ranked as a Band 1 individual in Dispute Resolution: Litigation, while also being ranked in two other practice areas – Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, and Construction. Clients describe Philip as “robust, skilful and highly effective”, and he is also singled out for his “deep insights not only on legal issues, but also on complex accounting and commercial issues”.

Senior Partner S. Sivanesan, was described as “a very respected name in transactions generally, but particularly for fintech startup financing”, and Partners Valmiki Nair and Sunil Rai, were recognized as "Up and Coming" lawyers, for Startups & Emerging Companies.

Congratulations to our recognized lawyers and all members of the practice areas that were recognized in the 2021 rankings. For the complete listing, please click here.

About Dentons Rodyk

Dentons Rodyk is one of Singapore's Big Five law firms, with a team of around 200 lawyers offering clients a full suite of legal services necessary to do business locally and globally. With over 160 years of establishment, consistently ranked highly in leading publications, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality advice to our clients while maintaining strong working relationships with key public sector agencies and leading organisations in the private sector. Our combination with global law firm Dentons, makes us part of the world’s largest law firm with 20,000 professionals in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries.

Designed to be different, Dentons Rodyk can help you grow, protect, operate and finance your business. Our polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures we challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to you.

The first global pan-ASEAN law firm, Dentons ASEAN has an established history in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Singapore and will continue to grow our presence through combinations with exceptional local firms across the ASEAN region and help clients navigate change wherever they are located.

In the new dynamic decade, clients continue to be confronted with complex scenarios and want to work with a purpose-driven law firm that has the experience and confidence to help them thrive at wherever they are located. Through our combinations with firms that are leaders in their respective communities and local markets, along with the partner firms in Dentons’ Nextlaw Referral Network, Dentons is ideally positioned to support our clients everywhere in ASEAN and around the globe.