Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
About Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is one of Singapore's oldest law firms and operates as the Singapore member of Dentons, the world's largest global law firm. Headquartered at Raffles Place in the heart of Singapore's financial district, the firm is classified as a medium-sized Singapore Law Practice under LSRA, with between 6 and 30 lawyers. The firm positions itself as deeply rooted in local Singapore legal heritage while offering clients access to Dentons' worldwide network of offices and professionals spanning over 200 offices across more than 80 countries.
Between February 2025 and May 2026, the firm appeared in 20 cases before Singapore courts, with its caseload concentrated in contract law (14 cases), civil procedure (10 cases), and arbitration (6 cases). Cases also covered family law (5 cases), tort (3 cases), trusts (3 cases), and criminal matters. Court appearances spanned seven different levels: the High Court (7 cases), Court of Appeal (4 cases), Appellate Division (3 cases), High Court Registrar (3 cases), Magistrates' Court (1 case), High Court Family Division (1 case), and District Court (1 case), reflecting a broad litigation footprint across Singapore's court hierarchy. Sean Chen Siang En was the most active lawyer in court records with 9 appearances, followed by Mok Zi Cong, Ng Hui Min, V Santhosh, Too Fang Yi, Lam Zhi Yong Daniel, and Low Chai Chong each with 6 appearances.
The firm earned recognition from three leading legal directories in 2026. Chambers Global acknowledged Dentons Rodyk for sustained excellence across practice areas and individual rankings. Legal 500 Asia Pacific ranked 26 of the firm's practice areas and 14 of its lawyers, with notable advancements across multiple categories. The firm's intellectual property and trademarks practice received consecutive recognition from the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, marking two years of performance across firm-wide and individual categories. The firm's 25 LSRA-declared practice areas span arbitration, banking and finance, building and construction, corporate and commercial, insurance, intellectual property, shipping, and criminal law, among others. The insurance practice has been strengthened with Partner John Goulios, an internationally recognised insurance specialist.
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is part of Dentons — Singapore office of Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, providing clients access to a global network of offices and legal professionals across multiple markets worldwide..
What areas of law does Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP specialize in?
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appeared most frequently in Contract (14 cases), Civil Procedure (10 cases), and Arbitration (6 cases) between February 2025 to May 2026, across 20 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Contract 14 cases
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appeared in 14 Contract cases between July 2025 to May 2026.
Civil Procedure 10 cases
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appeared in 10 Civil Procedure cases between April 2025 to May 2026.
Arbitration 6 cases
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appeared in 6 Arbitration cases between June 2025 to December 2025.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP been involved in?
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appeared in 20 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and May 2026. Cases were heard across seven different court levels, from the District Court and Magistrates' Court to the Court of Appeal, with more than 30 lawyers identified across these proceedings.
What areas of law does Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP specialize in?
Based on court records from February 2025 to May 2026, contract law was the firm's most active area with 14 cases, followed by civil procedure (10 cases), arbitration (6 cases), and family law (5 cases). The firm's 25 LSRA-declared practice areas also include banking and finance, corporate and commercial, insurance, intellectual property, shipping, and criminal law.
Which courts does Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP appear in?
Between February 2025 and May 2026, Dentons Rodyk appeared most frequently in the High Court (7 cases) and Court of Appeal (4 cases), with additional appearances in the Appellate Division (3 cases), High Court Registrar (3 cases), Magistrates' Court (1 case), High Court Family Division (1 case), and District Court (1 case).
Who are the key lawyers at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP?
Sean Chen Siang En led the firm's court appearances with 9 cases between February 2025 and May 2026. Mok Zi Cong, Ng Hui Min, V Santhosh, Too Fang Yi, Lam Zhi Yong Daniel, and Low Chai Chong each appeared in 6 cases. Partner John Goulios heads the firm's insurance practice and is recognised as an internationally renowned specialist in that field.
What awards has Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP received?
In 2026, Dentons Rodyk received recognition from three leading directories: Chambers Global acknowledged sustained excellence across practice areas and individual rankings; Legal 500 Asia Pacific ranked 26 practice areas and 14 of the firm's lawyers with significant advancements; and the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 recognised the intellectual property practice for the second consecutive year.
Is Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP part of an international network?
Yes, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is the Singapore member firm of Dentons, the world's largest global law firm. Through this network, clients gain access to Dentons' platform spanning over 200 offices in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Where is Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP located?
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is headquartered at 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza 1, #33-00, Singapore 048624. The firm can be contacted at +65 6225 2626 or [email protected], and its website is at dentons.rodyk.com.
What is the history of Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP?
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP traces its roots to one of Singapore's oldest law practices, giving it deep local legal heritage. The firm now operates under the Dentons Rodyk brand, combining its longstanding Singapore expertise with the global capabilities and reach of the Dentons network.