Kirindeep Singh stands as a pillar of expertise and leadership in construction law and dispute resolution.
As a senior partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, based in Singapore, Singh has spent 25 years shaping the legal landscape. His role involves overseeing a team of seven professionals.
He is the co-head of the construction and international trade practices and the Singapore-India relationship partner. In 1995, Singh received his LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Leeds, and in 1997, he earned his BCL from Oxford University. In 2023, he was designated as a Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law.
At the forefront of Singh’s professional affiliations is his role as an Arbitrator and Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also an Accredited Adjudicator under the Building & Construction Security of Payment Act in Singapore, displaying his commitment to ensuring fairness and adherence to legal standards in the construction industry.
In addition to his role at Dentons, Singh contributes to legal education as a Senior Associate Lecturer for Construction Law in the Bachelor of Building and Project Management Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and Advocacy Tutor at the National University of Singapore, Law Faculty. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal minds reflects his passion for the field.
Singh serves as the Past Chair of the International Construction Projects Committee at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. He also held the position of Immediate past Vice Chair at the Energy & Natural Resources Committee within the same association and is currently the Membership Leader for Singapore.
One of Singh’s notable achievements is his involvement in the Ser Kim Koi case, a complex dispute involving the construction of three Good Class Bungalows, in which Singh represented the owner in the appeals.
The case, which spanned 85 days of trial, delved into significant legal issues, including force majeure events, extension of time under the SIA Conditions of Contract (2010), professional negligence, and the validity of completion certificates.
The Appellate Division’s 254-page judgment, one of the longest in construction law, affirmed the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision that the completion certificate could not be issued before TOP. The division also found the architect grossly negligent and possibly dishonest, emphasizing Singh’s prowess in navigating intricate legal nuances.
In another significant case, Singh showcased his legal prowess in a case that revolved around a trust property, with the plaintiff seeking to set aside the trust deed on the grounds of misrepresentation and avoidance of Additional Buyer Stamp Duties (ABSD). Singh successfully defended the defendants, highlighting his skill in navigating complex trust and property matters.
Beyond his key works, Singh’s contributions to the legal profession are vast. Co-heading the Construction and international trade practices at Dentons, he has been recognized as a leading lawyer by numerous publications and is widely recognized by clients and colleagues.
Singh’s commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his appointment as a Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law in 2023.
Singh’s exceptional contributions to construction law and dispute resolution have garnered widespread recognition in esteemed accolades. Continuously acknowledged by Chambers Asia-Pacific as a Leading Individual for Construction from 2021 to 2023, as a Recognized Practitioner for Construction from 2016 to 2020 and being shortlisted by ALB as Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year for 2022, Singh’s consistent excellence is evident. In fact, one client reference for Legal 500 (International Arbitration) stated that Singh is “equivalent to any good construction KC.”
His inclusion in lists of leading lawyers, particularly in the construction field, attests to his international acclaim. Moreover, Singh’s Teaching Excellence Award in Construction Law at the Singapore University of Social Sciences in 2018 and his recent promotion to Senior Associate Faculty, reflects his commitment to shaping the next generation of legal professionals.
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