TSMP Law Corporation is recognised for a dispute resolution practice that combines depth in commercial litigation with strong crossover capabilities in insolvency, construction, international arbitration and white‑collar matters. The firm is frequently instructed on complex, high‑stakes disputes that require careful management of parallel risks, particularly where civil proceedings intersect with restructuring processes, regulatory exposure or investigations. Its disputes work is typically fact‑heavy and strategically sensitive, reflecting a practice that is well equipped to handle contentious mandates beyond standalone court proceedings.
Commercial litigation remains a core strength for the firm. Over the past year, TSMP has acted in a number of significant contractual and shareholder disputes involving allegations of breach of directors’ duties and contested corporate control, including disputes arising in the context of financially distressed groups. In one recent non‑confidential matter, the team represented parties in a complex commercial dispute involving competing claims between stakeholders following the breakdown of a business relationship, where litigation strategy needed to be aligned closely with ongoing restructuring considerations.
This work dovetails closely with TSMP’s insolvency‑related disputes practice, where the firm is regularly engaged in contentious matters arising from judicial management and liquidation scenarios. Recent mandates include acting in non‑confidential proceedings involving disputes between creditors and key stakeholders over asset realisation and enforcement strategy, as well as contested applications relating to restructuring outcomes.
The firm’s disputes practice is anchored by a senior bench with experience spanning these areas. Senior counsel Shen Yi is closely associated with major commercial and insolvency‑related litigation involving significant strategic and financial exposure, and his practice reflects the firm’s strength in managing disputes with overlapping civil and restructuring dimensions. Melvin Chan features commercial disputes and white‑collar matters, advising on investigations, regulatory proceedings and litigation involving corporate governance and compliance issues, often in matters requiring close coordination between litigation strategy and broader risk management. Derek Loh anchors the firm’s construction and projects disputes practice, handling arbitration and litigation arising from large‑scale infrastructure and engineering projects, frequently alongside related contractual and insolvency issues. Ian Lim leads the firm’s employment disputes practice and is frequently noted for providing clear, comprehensive and commercially calibrated advice on the full spectrum of contentious employment matters, from internal disputes through to litigation.
Construction and engineering disputes continue to form an important pillar of the firm’s contentious work. Over the past year, it has been involved in construction arbitrations arising from major infrastructure and development projects in Singapore, including disputes concerning delay, variation claims and alleged defects. The firm is regularly instructed in technically complex matters involving multiple parties and substantial documentation, and is experienced in managing proceedings that require close engagement with technical experts and project stakeholders.
International arbitration is similarly integrated into the firm’s broader dispute resolution offering. Recent work includes acting in arbitrations involving commercial and contractual disputes with cross‑border elements, where issues of jurisdiction, governing law and enforcement were central to the strategy.
White‑collar crime and investigations further reinforce the firm’s disputes profile. In the past year, the team has acted in matters involving internal investigations and regulatory inquiries, advising clients on risk exposure, engagement with authorities and potential follow‑on civil proceedings. This area of practice frequently overlaps with commercial and insolvency disputes, particularly where allegations of misconduct give rise to asset recovery claims or contested enforcement actions.
Client feedback
“The advice is well researched and highly practicable.” – Commercial and transactions
“The team performed exceptionally well and was consistently responsive, sharp and creative in its approach, providing thoughtful, outside‑the‑box advice throughout the matter.” – Commercial and transactions
“The team is highly responsive and demonstrates a strong understanding of clients’ needs.” -Insolvency
“TSMP is prompt, solution‑focused and highly knowledgeable in dealing with the matters we instruct them on.” – International arbitration
“The advice is technically sound and commercially practicable.” – Labour and employment
“The employment advice was clear, comprehensive and highly helpful, addressing the issues thoroughly and enabling the matter to be resolved in full.” – Labour and employment
Kelvin Koh
“He has outstanding Chinese‑English bilingual skills, is very responsive and approachable, and provides practical advice tailored to Taiwanese clients’ needs.”
Ian Lim
“He is highly knowledgeable about employment law, very prompt and responsive, and provides clear and comprehensive advice.”
Pei Ching Ong
“She is proactive in her approach and communicates clear directions and solutions.”
Felicia Tan
“She articulates advice clearly in both English and Chinese, quickly grasps the issues at hand and provides solid, on‑point guidance.”
Shen Yi Thio
“He is sharp, technically strong and highly commercial.”
“He is technically strong and commercially calibrated in his advice.”
