Celine possesses extensive experience in a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes across all court levels, including international and domestic arbitrations.

Recent Representative Work:

• Defended a HR software company against a winding up application (reported as [2024] SGHC 116)
• Represented a Korean conglomerate in a US$30 million construction arbitration against an international counterparty administered by SIAC;
• Represented a Malaysian construction pre-fabrication company in a construction arbitration against a Singapore counterparty;
• Represented Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in a contractual dispute against a local private education institution in the High Court (reported as Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology v Stansfield College Pte Ltd and another [2018] SGHC 232); and
• Represented a prominent religious leader in a contractual dispute in the High Court (reported as Lee Boon Teow v Shi Guojun alias Lai Meau Shin [2018] SGHC 110).

With a proven track record of advising businesses and individuals alike, Celine has navigated the complex landscape of employment disputes (including issues relating to restraint of trade, retrenchment and unfair dismissal), helping clients find fair and strategic resolutions. Her deep understanding of workplace challenges allows her to provide clear, practical guidance on matters such as contract negotiations, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.

Celine has represented contractors, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders in a wide range of construction dipsutes involving, amongst others, project delays, defective workmanship and payment disputes.

She has handled complex, high value construction claims and adjudications under the Building and Construction Security of Payment Act. 

Recent Representative Work:

• Represented a Korean conglomerate in a US$30 million construction arbitration against an international counterparty administered by SIAC;
• Represented a Malaysian construction pre-fabrication company in a construction arbitration against a Singapore counterparty;
• Represented various sub-contractors in adjudication proceedings under the  Building and Construction Security of Payment Act.