Rely on our Construction practice—experienced in all methods of dispute resolution: litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation—to provide the full range of legal services in the area of construction and real estate law.

You will be supported by an experienced team during every step of the process, with legal counsel and advisory services from the inception and structuring of projects to contract administration and dispute resolution, including contract drafting for various procurement methods and consultants' agreements, as well as advice pertaining to environmental, land and building control laws.

Benefit from a team comprised of practitioners with a sound legal and commercial understanding of the various complex issues involved in building and construction projects who have distinguished themselves in their successful handling of significant high profile cases, including the inquiry into Singapore's Nicoll Highway collapse.

Whether your business is local or global or anywhere in between, leverage the talent of your team—who are supported by colleagues in more than 50 countries around the world and are ready to assist you around the corner or around the globe.

Recognition

Senior Partner Paul Wong and Partner Navin Naidu recognised among Singapore’s leading lawyers in Doyle’s Guide 2025

July 9, 2025

Congratulations to Senior Partner Paul Wong and Partner Navin Naidu on their recognition as two of Singapore’s leading lawyers in the 2025 edition of Doyle’s Guide, for construction arbitration and litigation, and white-collar crime & regulatory investigations, respectively.

Melissa Thng, Navin Naidu and Reuben Peter named among region’s top litigators by Benchmark Litigation

May 21, 2025

We are pleased to share that three of our esteemed partners—Melissa Thng, Navin Naidu, and Reuben Peter—have been awarded for their outstanding contributions to the legal industry in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025.

Dentons Rodyk continues to be highly recognised in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide

May 7, 2025

Dentons Rodyk has maintained strong rankings in the latest edition of the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Guide, with 10 practices and 24 lawyers ranked. 

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Insights

Clarifying the role of intention in awarding cost of cure damages: Insights from Terrenus Energy SL2 Pte Ltd v Attika Interior + MEP Pte Ltd

March 3, 2025

Singapore: The recent decision in Terrenus Energy SL2 Pte Ltd v Attika Interior + MEP Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC(A) 4 by the Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore provides significant insights into the principles governing the award of cost of cure damages in construction contracts. This case addresses the contentious issue of whether a claimant's intention to incur the cost of cure is a necessary prerequisite for claiming such damages. The court's reasoning and conclusions offer clarity and guidance on this area of law.

Revisiting the essentials of a liquidated damages clause: whither a provision for partial possession?

April 20, 2023

Singapore: Modern construction projects often comprise of different sections, phases or portions which can be taken over by the employer or main contractor partially or as a complete whole. This article explores how this may have an impact on the employer or main contractor’s right to impose or recover liquidated damages for delay.

New Courts, new procedures and renewed access to justice: Key developments since 2021 and what to expect over the horizon

April 19, 2022

Singapore: Singapore is renowned for its efficient, transparent and internationally well-regarded legal system. To enhance its already impressive civil justice system, Singapore is making changes that are perhaps the most profound since its independence, with a view to position itself to meet future opportunities and challenges. The changes include those to its court structure as well as its civil procedural rules to increase efficiency in litigation and minimise time and costs, and significant enhancements to the Singapore International Commercial Court and to litigation funding.

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