Breakpoint LLC
About Breakpoint LLC
Breakpoint LLC (博轶南洋律师事务所) is a Singapore disputes-only boutique specialising in international investment and commercial dispute resolution. The firm operates with a deliberately lean structure of 11 lawyers, drawing on practitioners with backgrounds at larger practices, and focuses exclusively on litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory disputes for states, enterprises, and individuals. Breakpoint maintains a single Singapore office, located at Havelock Road.
The firm appeared in 13 cases before Singapore courts between May 2025 and April 2026, with its caseload concentrated in civil procedure (8 cases) and arbitration (8 cases), followed by injunctions (4 cases) and land matters (3 cases). Cases were heard primarily in the High Court (7), with further appearances in the High Court Registrar (2), the Court of Appeal (2), the Singapore International Commercial Court (1), and the Family Court (1). Partner Nicholas Poon led the firm's court appearances with 12 cases, while Michael Chan appeared in 9, Darius Chan in 6, and Kishan Pillay in 4.
Breakpoint's arbitration practice spans eight institutional frameworks — SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID — covering both international commercial and investor-state disputes across Asia, Europe, and globally. The firm deploys technology and flexible fee arrangements to pass cost savings to clients, a model that sets it apart from larger full-service practices. Key figures include Partner Nicholas Poon, Associate Professor and Counsel Darius Chan, and Consultant Chia Chor Leong.
What areas of law does Breakpoint LLC specialize in?
Breakpoint LLC appeared most frequently in Arbitration (8 cases), Civil Procedure (8 cases), and Injunctions (4 cases) between May 2025 to April 2026, across 13 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 8 cases
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 8 Arbitration cases between July 2025 to April 2026.
Conducts international commercial and investor-state arbitrations under eight institutional frameworks: SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID.
Civil Procedure 8 cases
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 8 Civil Procedure cases between May 2025 to April 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Breakpoint LLC been involved in?
Breakpoint LLC appeared in 13 cases before Singapore courts between May 2025 and April 2026. The caseload was spread across the High Court (7 cases), High Court Registrar (2), Court of Appeal (2), Singapore International Commercial Court (1), and Family Court (1).
What areas of law does Breakpoint LLC specialise in?
Based on court records, Breakpoint LLC's most active practice areas are civil procedure and arbitration (8 cases each), followed by injunctions (4 cases) and land matters (3 cases). The firm specialises exclusively in dispute resolution, covering litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings.
Which courts does Breakpoint LLC appear in?
Between May 2025 and April 2026, Breakpoint LLC appeared most often in the High Court (General Division) with 7 cases, followed by the High Court Registrar (2 cases) and the Court of Appeal (2 cases). The firm also appeared in the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Family Court with one case each.
Who are the key lawyers at Breakpoint LLC?
Nicholas Poon, a Partner, led the firm's court appearances with 12 cases between May 2025 and April 2026. Michael Chan appeared in 9 cases and Darius Chan in 6. Other key figures include Kishan Pillay, Associate Professor and Counsel A/Prof Darius Chan, and Consultant Chia Chor Leong. The firm has 11 lawyers in total.
What arbitration institutions does Breakpoint LLC handle matters under?
Breakpoint LLC conducts international commercial and investor-state arbitrations under eight institutional frameworks: SIAC, ICC, HKIAC, AIAC, LCIA, SCMA, PCA, and ICSID. This broad institutional coverage positions the firm to handle cross-border disputes across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
What types of clients does Breakpoint LLC represent?
Breakpoint LLC represents states, enterprises, and individuals in high-stakes international investment and commercial disputes. The firm handles matters across litigation, arbitration, mediation, and regulatory proceedings, appearing before all levels of Singapore courts and major international arbitral institutions.
How can I contact Breakpoint LLC?
Breakpoint LLC is located at 2 Havelock Road, Havelock2, #07-12, Singapore 059763. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 8754 2995 or by email at [email protected]. Its website is www.breakpointlaw.sg.