Breakpoint LLC
About Breakpoint LLC
Breakpoint LLC (博轶南洋律师事务所) is a Singapore disputes-only boutique specialising in high-stakes international investment and commercial dispute resolution. The firm handles litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory disputes for states, enterprises, and individuals, with lawyers who have argued before all levels of Singapore courts and major international arbitral institutions including SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID. The firm maintains an intentionally lean structure of 11 lawyers, deploying technology and flexible fee arrangements to pass cost savings to clients.
Breakpoint appeared in 11 cases before Singapore courts between May 2025 and March 2026, with its caseload concentrated in civil procedure (7 cases), arbitration (5), injunctions (4), and land (3). Cases were heard across the High Court (6), the High Court Registrar (2), the Singapore International Commercial Court (1), the Family Court (1), and the Court of Appeal (1). Darius Chan and Nicholas Poon each led with 6 case appearances, followed by Kishan Pillay and Michael Chan with 4 each.
The firm's lawyers come from backgrounds at larger firms and bring experience in international investment arbitration, commercial disputes, and regulatory proceedings. Breakpoint handles matters under multiple institutional rules across Asia, Europe, and globally, with particular expertise in investor-state disputes and cross-border enforcement.
What areas of law does Breakpoint LLC specialize in?
Breakpoint LLC appeared most frequently in Civil Procedure (7 cases), Arbitration (5 cases), and Injunctions (4 cases) between May 2025 to March 2026, across 11 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Civil Procedure 7 cases
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 7 Civil Procedure cases between May 2025 to November 2025.
Arbitration 5 cases
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 5 Arbitration cases between July 2025 to January 2026.
Conducts international commercial and investor-state arbitrations under eight institutional frameworks: SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Breakpoint LLC been involved in?
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 11 cases before Singapore courts between May 2025 and March 2026, with cases heard across the High Court (6), High Court Registrar (2), SICC (1), Family Court (1), and Court of Appeal (1).
What areas of law does Breakpoint LLC specialize in?
Based on court records, Breakpoint's most active areas are civil procedure (7 cases), arbitration (5), injunctions (4), and land (3). The firm specialises in international investment and commercial dispute resolution across litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Who are the key lawyers at Breakpoint LLC?
Key lawyers include Darius Chan (6 case appearances) and Nicholas Poon (6), followed by Kishan Pillay and Michael Chan with 4 each between May 2025 and March 2026. The firm has 11 lawyers in total.
What types of disputes does Breakpoint LLC handle?
Breakpoint handles international investment and commercial disputes under SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID rules. The firm represents states, enterprises, and individuals in arbitration, litigation, mediation, and regulatory proceedings.
Which courts does Breakpoint LLC appear in?
Between May 2025 and March 2026, Breakpoint appeared in the High Court (6 cases), High Court Registrar (2), Singapore International Commercial Court (1), Family Court (1), and Court of Appeal (1).
What is Breakpoint LLC's structure?
Breakpoint maintains an intentionally lean structure of 11 lawyers, deploying technology and flexible fee arrangements to pass cost savings to clients. The firm's lawyers have backgrounds at larger firms and specialise exclusively in dispute resolution.