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We specialise in serving your commercial and legal needs in Singapore and beyond. With our team’s extensive experience in both cross-border and domestic disputes, you can focus on managing your business effectively, while we assist you in navigating through the legal aspects with practical and cost-effective solutions. Our global expertise enables us to understand the unique cultures and complexities that come with each case. We regularly represent clients and work with an extensive network of business associates across the world, including the following key jurisdictions:

OUR EXPERTISE

As a disputes-specialist practice, our expertise is in helping you resolve matters at all stages. We provide quality legal advice and representation, in finding practical and cost-effective solutions for you. Our experience extends across various industries and all modes of dispute resolution, which include the below key areas.

Arbitration and Mediation

Banking and Finance Practice

Commercial Litigation

Construction and Projects

Private Client Practice

Real Estate Disputes

Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy

Shipping and Maritime

Technology and Cryptocurrency Disputes

Meet Joseph Lopez

Joseph has over 30 years of experience as a disputes counsel, during which he has also been appointed on board institutional panels for arbitration and mediation. Joseph set up his own practice since 2001, before which he was a partner in a well-established local law firm. He specialises in international arbitration and commercial litigation across various sectors including Energy and Natural Resources, Maritime and Shipping, Cross Border Joint Ventures, Commercial and Transactions, Building and Construction, Infrastructure and Projects, and also Private Clients.

Testimonials

Selected endorsements by our clients

“They are very practical, replying precisely and in a short period of time. So far what they do they are doing very well.” – Dispute resolution

“They are client-focused, prioritising clients’ needs and providing personal services. They are easy to reach and quick in response. They have a strong track record in handling cases related to bulk commodities. Excellent teamwork among attorneys and staff. They possess a deep understanding of specific areas of law and the communications are effective, clear and easy to understand. They also have a good standing within the trading fraternity.” – Dispute resolution

“Meticulous and constantly updating and advising clients on their rights.” – Dispute resolution

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Joseph Lopez

Managing Partner, Joseph Lopez LLP

Joseph is a highly accomplished legal professional with over 30 years of experience in dispute resolution. He has a strong track record in cross-border disputes, international and domestic arbitration, commercial litigation, and mediation. On the non-contentious end, he also advises regularly on corporate/commercial transactions. Joseph has represented clients in various sectors and jurisdictions, with specialised expertise in the commodities, energy, infrastructure, and shipping/maritime industries. 

 

Joseph is a Fellow of both the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He also sits as an arbitrator in the reserve panel of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Joseph received his LLB (Hons) from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences and is qualified to practice in Singapore, UK and Australia. 

 

Recent reported decisions where Joseph acted as lead counsel before the Singapore courts include:

  • Lim Ing Haan v Tuan ‘Abdu Qayyim bin Tuan Isa [2024] SGHC 86
  • Syed Ibrahim Shaik Mohideen v Wavoo Abdusalam Shahul Hameed and others [2023] 4 SLR 1106
  • Gokul Patnaik v Nine Rivers Capital Ltd [2021] 3 SLR 22
  • Solvadis Commodity Chemicals Gmbh v Affert Resources Pte Ltd [2018] 5 SLR 1337
  • Linkforce Pte Ltd v Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 46
  • Coal & Oil Co LLC v GHCL Ltd [2015] SGHC 65

Joseph has also received rankings in numerous legal directories, such as:

  • AsiaLaw (Notable Practitioner – Dispute Resolution and Energy)
  • Benchmark Litigation (Litigation Star – Energy)
  • Global Law Experts (Singapore expert – Commercial Arbitration)

Clients have also provided feedback about how Joseph is “[e]asy to reach and responsive to client inquiries”, as well as “[s]traight talker [who] gives clear, transparent advice”.