Unpaid invoices
We assess the debtor, the contract and enforcement options before deciding whether a demand, statutory demand or court action is appropriate.
Commercial litigation Singapore
Resolve commercial conflict. Regain control.
When a contract is broken or a debt goes unpaid, every day counts. Lee & Lim Advisory moves quickly with clear advice, firm negotiation and focused representation in Singapore courts.
Aggressive advocacy, strategic resolution. The first step is a careful assessment of your position.
A measured response
Protect the position before the dispute grows.
Pre-action clarity
We identify the useful evidence, the real exposure and the quickest route to resolution.
Court-ready preparation
Pleadings, discovery and trial preparation follow a strategy built around your commercial goal.
Practical resolution
Negotiation, mediation or arbitration remains available when it gives your business a better result.
The pressure is real
When disputes threaten your business
An unpaid invoice affects cash flow. A supplier breach can interrupt delivery. A shareholder dispute can freeze decisions at the moment your company needs to act.
Delay has a cost. Evidence becomes harder to secure, relationships deteriorate and adverse cost orders become a possibility.
Breach of contract
A focused review separates a genuine breach from a weak claim and tests the damages, exclusions and evidence that will matter.
Partner fallouts
Shareholder and partnership disputes need commercial judgement. We protect voting rights, information access and the value of the business.
A dual approach
We start with pre-litigation negotiation where it can work, and escalate decisively when delay or pressure makes court action necessary.
Focused legal action
Our litigation and dispute services
The right remedy depends on the facts, the evidence and the outcome your business needs. We keep each recommendation tied to those three points.
Debt recovery
Statutory demands, writs of summons and enforcement steps for commercial debts that remain unpaid.
Breach of contract
Advice on misrepresentation, non-performance, termination rights and claims for damages.
Shareholder disputes
Oppression claims, deadlock advice, partnership conflicts and winding-up petitions.
Mediation and arbitration
Representation and case strategy for SIAC, SMC and SIMC proceedings when a private forum fits.
Injunctions and asset freezing
Urgent advice on Mareva orders, search orders and other steps to preserve evidence or assets.
Employment disputes
Guidance on wrongful dismissal, restraint of trade and disputes involving senior employees.
A clear route forward
Our litigation roadmap
You know what happens next. We explain the decision points before work begins.
Case assessment
We analyse risk, evidence, likely costs and the commercial value of each available path.
Pre-action strategy
A demand letter, negotiation plan or urgent application sets the right pressure early.
Court proceedings
Pleadings, discovery and trial preparation stay aligned with the evidence and the remedy sought.
Resolution
We pursue settlement, judgment enforcement or another result that lets the business move forward.
Matter highlight
S$12M recovery for a regional distributor
The challenge. A key supplier breached an exclusivity agreement, putting a regional distribution business under immediate commercial pressure.
The action. The team obtained an urgent injunction, then pursued the damages claim with evidence focused on lost sales and contractual obligations.
The outcome. The client recovered S$12 million plus costs within 10 months.
Measured results
S$45M+
in commercial debts recovered over the last three years.
Representation in the State Courts and High Court of Singapore, with dispute resolution experience across SIAC, SMC and SIMC panels.
Straight answers
Litigation FAQs
The first conversation should remove uncertainty, not add to it.
How long do Singapore court cases typically take?
Timing depends on the court track, the number of parties, the volume of evidence and whether the dispute settles. We provide a practical timetable after reviewing the facts.
Can I sue a foreign company from Singapore?
It may be possible where Singapore has jurisdiction or the contract points to Singapore. Service, forum and enforcement issues need to be checked at the outset.
What costs are recoverable if I win?
A successful party may receive costs, but recovery is determined by the court and may not match the full legal spend. We discuss proportionality before proceedings begin.
Is mediation compulsory before going to court?
The requirement depends on the case and applicable court directions. Mediation can still be a useful step when it offers a sensible route to settlement.
How are confidential trade secrets handled in open court?
We identify sensitive material early and advise on confidentiality orders, redactions and controlled disclosure where the rules permit.
Do you offer fixed-fee litigation?
Some defined stages may suit a fixed fee. We explain the scope, assumptions and any work that must be charged separately before you decide.
Don't let a dispute derail your business
Tell Lee & Lim Advisory what has happened, what is at stake and what deadline you face. We will set out the sensible next step for your commercial dispute.
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