PDLegal is traditionally recognised for its shipping and admiralty and insurance expertise. The firm regularly acts for ship owners, charterers, protection and indemnity clubs, insurers and other institutions involved in the maritime industry. Its lawyers are experienced in not only shipping disputes but also corporate commercial and civil litigation involving banking and finance, construction, employment and fraud and asset recovery. It has an India desk to assist Indian clients with Singapore disputes and Singaporean entities involved in disputes with Indian parties, as well as a China Desk. It recently launched an insurance and constructions disputes practice with the hiring of a specialist partner and opened up an office in Bangkok. In the past two years, the firm had its lawyers on record for 20 public judgments issued.
Core leaders at the firm include managing partner Peter Doraisamy, deputy managing partner Gerard Quek and senior partner Nazim Khan. Insolvency specialist Khan joined in early 2023 from UniLegal.
In one case highlight, the team continues to act for the former director of a company currently in liquidation, defending him against multimillion-dollar claims raised by the insolvent construction company and its liquidator. The dispute arose from the failed development of a luxury island resort. The matter is significant as it pertains to an examination of director’s duties in failed construction projects, whether a failed project is ipso facto proof of a conspiracy to defraud a company, and the evidential standard required for mounting claims against former directors.
Client feedback
“They were extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that they wanted to resolve this without having to take the matter to court. In this matter it was very sensitive, and the advice was well received.” – Family and matrimonial
Andrew Lee
“He is a good communicator and professional.”
Gerrad Quek
“I found him very empathetic and understanding. Being that the matter was sensitive and potentially volatile, he advised me very well.”
