Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb, has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation!

Chambers and Partners is the leading legal research company which operates across 200 jurisdictions and details rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms.

This recognition reflects Peter’s dedication in the field, as well as his commitment to providing outstanding legal services to our clients. This ranking would also not have been possible without the unwavering support and trust of our clients and friends.

Congratulations to Peter on this well-deserved achievement!

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IFLR1000 2024

We are pleased to be recognised once again as a Notable Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Investment Funds! This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and our team’s dedication to our clients. A heartfelt thank you to IFLR, our clients, and lawyers for their trust and support.

IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in ranking financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. Rankings are based on deal evidence, client feedback, and market research.

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Asialaw 2024 rankings

We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner in Dispute Resolution in the Asialaw rankings 2024. Our Partner, Andrew Lee is also recognised in the same publication as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution.

Asialaw’s 2024 edition provides law firm recommendations and editorial analysis of key practice areas and industry sectors across 20 jurisdictions.

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ALB SINGAPORE RISING STARS 2024

We are proud to announce that our Partner, Mato Kotwani has been recognised in Asian Legal Business’ (ALB) Singapore Rising Stars rankings 2024. The list identifies the country’s most promising legal talents.

Mato joins the ranks of our partners, Gerard Quek and Andrew Lee who were also recognized in ALB Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers list in 2021 and 2017 respectively. This is testament to PDLegal’s commitment to grooming the future leaders of our field.

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Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Firm continues to be ranked by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024 for its Shipping practice in Tier 4, as well as its Commercial and Transactions practice in Tier 5.

In addition to the practice rankings, our Managing Partner, Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb, is recognised as a “Litigation Star” for his Shipping practice and our Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek, has been recognised as “Future Star” for his Commercial and Transactions practice.

These rankings are testimony to the Firm’s expertise and experience in the areas of Shipping, and Commercial and Transactions and our dedicated team for their hard work.

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. Law firm and lawyer rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.

20^th Annual Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2024

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the following 2 categories in the 20^th Annual Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2024:

• Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
• Managing Partner of the Year (Singapore)

This is testimony to Peter’s expertise and experience, and would not be possible without the support of the firm’s clients and friends, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude.

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2024

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2024 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation).

The following quotes appear with Peter’s ranking: –

“Peter is highly intelligent, with a keen awareness for issues. He often proposes simple, practical solutions for seemingly complex issues.” – Shipping Litigation Client

“He is very good at understanding the case matter easily. During trial, his way of handling witnesses is impressive.” – Shipping Litigation Client

The Chambers Asia-Pacific guide and rankings provide the most independent, in-depth insights and reliable recommendations on the best law firms and lawyers across the legal markets in Asia-Pacific.

This ranking is a testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping practice and would not be possible without the support of our clients and friends.

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2023

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2023 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation). The following quotes appear with Peter’s ranking: –

“Peter Doraisamy of PDLegal in Singapore is a noted shipping lawyer in the market. He handles a wide range of disputes, including ship grounding, cargo and fraud-related cases” – Chambers & Partners – Asia Pacific 2023

“He is excellent in litigation. He has very good control of the case, collecting the right evidence and putting this into a very successful trial.” – Shipping Litigation Client

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. Chambers and Partners delivers detailed rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms.

This ranking is a testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping practice and would not be possible without the support of our clients and friends.

Asialaw 2023 Lawyer Ratings

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner for Dispute Resolution.

Asialaw is the only legal directory featuring comprehensive analysis on Asia’s regional and domestic firms, and leading lawyers from the region. Legal professionals can find unrivalled depth about the market, where law firms can benefit from valuable business development opportunities and corporate executives can rely on credible information on the best legal advisers in Asia.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognised by Legal 500 as a Firm to Watch for Shipping, Fintech, and Financial Services Regulatory by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023. Particular mention was given to PDLegal LLC for its major focus on shipping and admiralty matters, and its active involvement in charterparty and bill of lading cases, and casualty disputes.

The Legal 500 is a leading directory of law firms which analyses the capabilities of law firms across the world in over 150 jurisdictions. It conducts a comprehensive research program which is revised and updated every year to provide an up-to-date vision of the global legal market.

The Legal 500 also highlighted the contribution of the firm’s Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy. Peter is an experienced name in the shipping and admiralty area, with the team was augmented by the recruitment of Cathryn Neo as a partner.

In addition, the firm’s fintech practice, led by the arrival of Mike Chiam in early 2020, is also recognised for its focus on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and payment services. Particularly, Legal 500 notes that, besides its capabilities in regulatory and compliance, the firm is well placed to handle fintech fundraising and token purchase agreements.

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022

The firm continues to be recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022 for its shipping litigation practice (Tier 4). Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy is also recognised as a “Litigation Star” for his shipping practice.

As the firm’s Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation practice continues to grow to handle more complex matters, this year, the firm is also recognised for the said practice (Tier 5).

These rankings are testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping and Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation teams.

“The firm regularly acts for ship owners, charterers, protection and indemnity clubs, insurers and other institutions involved in the maritime industry. Its lawyers are experienced in not only shipping disputes but also corporate commercial and civil litigation involving banking and finance, construction, employment and fraud and asset recovery. Last year, the firm doubled its disputes bench strength with the hiring of two partners, a senior associate and two associates.” -Benchmark Litigation 2022

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. It is the only publication on the market focusing exclusively on litigation work. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with peers and clients of 14 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. It covers 10 practice areas in Singapore including Commercial and Transactions, Construction, Insolvency, and several others.

Legal Media 360 - Band 1 Practitioner

Our Awards and Recognitions

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been ranked (on aggregation) by Legal Media 360 as a Notable practitioner under the Dispute resolution – General category and as a Band 1 practitioner under the Shipping – Disputes category.

Legal Media 360 is a definitive one stop resource for selecting quality legal counsel in Asia which publishes consolidated rankings and awards data based on critical recommendations from multiple market-leading publications.

This ranking is a testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s Dispute resolution and Shipping practices and would not be possible without the support of our clients and friends.

PDLegal LLC Ranked by IFLR1000 for Investment Funds

We are pleased to share that PDLegal LLC has been recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition for Investment Funds.

The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers and is the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

We would like to express our gratitude to all our valued clients for their continued trust and support.

PDLegal LLC Ranked by IFLR1000 for M&A

We are pleased to share that PDLegal LLC has been recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition for M&A.

The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers and is the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

We would like to express our gratitude to all our valued clients for their continued trust and support.

ALB’s Fast 30 - Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognised as one of Asia’s Fastest Growing Law Firms by Asian Legal Business (ALB) through its “Fast 30 List”.

The ALB Fast 30 List showcases law firms in Asia that have demonstrated rapid growth in the last 12 months. Firms are selected based on fee-earner growth, new offices launched, additions of key partners, and growth in revenue and clientele, amongst other areas of expansion.

PDLegal LLC would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, co-counsels, foreign counterparts and colleagues. This recognition would not have been possible without their support.

ALB Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Partner, Kyle Gabriel Peters has been recognised and profiled by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers. This list features the region’s 40 best lawyers under the age of 40.

The lawyers on this list were selected from over 500 applicants from international and domestic firms which spanned numerous jurisdictions and practice areas. The listed lawyers were selected after a rigorous process based on their quality of work, recommendations from their clients and colleagues, and potential for future growth.

Gabriel’s achievement follows the earlier Asian Legal Business Asia’s 40 under 40 recognition of Partners Gerard Quek (2021) and Andrew Lee (2017).

Asialaw Asia Pacific 2023

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that the firm continues to be recognised by Asialaw 2023 as a notable firm for Aviation & Shipping and Dispute Resolution. Partners, Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee are recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for Dispute Resolution.

Asialaw is the only legal directory featuring comprehensive analysis on Asia’s regional and domestic firms, and leading lawyers from the region. As such, legal professionals can find unrivalled depth about the market, where law firms can benefit from valuable business development opportunities and corporate executives can rely on credible information on the best legal advisers in Asia.
Asialaw rankings are based on the feedback from in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and an independent research in the legal and financial markets across 25 jurisdictions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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Asialaw Asia Pacific 2023 – Notable Practitioner and Rising Star

The Asialaw Leading Lawyers has recognised our Partners, Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee as Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for dispute resolution.

The Asialaw Leading Lawyers publication is the definitive guide to Asia’s leading law firms and lawyers and identifies outstanding private practice legal professionals. The publication is the result of an extensive assessment process that includes obtaining input from in-house counsel, law firm partners and practitioners, as well as from independent research from the publication’s editorial team.

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognised as a Firm to watch for Shipping: Local Firms.

The Legal 500 also quoted, “The firm has a major focus on shipping and maritime matters with managing partner Peter Doraisamy noted for shipping cases, including charter party disputes and casualty cases.”.

The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world (over 150 jurisdictions), with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.

ALB Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Partner, Gerard Quek has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers. This list features the region’s best lawyers under the age of 40.

The lawyers on this list were selected from over 400 applicants from international and domestic firms across 10 jurisdictions: Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam.

The lawyers were selected based on the quality and complexity of their work, recommendations from clients and colleagues, and their potential for future growth.

ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2021

PDLegal LLC is pleased to be shortlisted as finalists in four categories of the ALB SE ASIA LAW AWARDS 2021.

• Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year
• Maritime Law Firm of the Year
• Rising Law Firm of the Year
• Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) – Kyle Gabriel Peters

Organised by the Asian Legal Business (owned by Thomson Reuters), the pre-eminent legal awards in Asia pays tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in the region.

It would not have been possible for us to achieve this recognition without the support of our clients and friends. We would like to express our gratitude.

Asialaw Asia Pacific 2022

PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that the firm continues to be recognised by Asialaw 2022 as a notable firm for Dispute Resolution. Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy is also recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner for Dispute Resolution.

Asialaw is the only legal directory featuring comprehensive analysis on Asia’s regional and domestic firms, and leading lawyers from the region. As such, legal professionals can find unrivalled depth about the market, where law firms can benefit from valuable business development opportunities and corporate executives can rely on credible information on the best legal advisers in Asia.

Asialaw rankings are based on the feedback from in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and an independent research in the legal and financial markets across 25 jurisdictions throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The firm’s continued ranking stands as a testament to our legal expertise, quality of work and commitment to our clients.

Asialaw Asia Pacific 2022 - Notable Practitioner

The Asialaw Leading Lawyers has recognised our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy as a notable practitioner for dispute resolution. With more than two decades of experience, Peter has built an extensive practice specializing in shipping, international trade, complex litigation, and arbitration.

PDLegal LLC has been recognised in IFLR1000’s 31^st edition for Investment Funds

The firm’s Investment Funds practice offers clients an extensive range of services including the structuring and setting up of private equity and venture capital funds, family offices, and Variable Capital Companies.

The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers and is the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

Doyle’s Guide Leading Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping lawyer – Singapore 2021

Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy has been included in Doyle’s Guide Leading Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping lawyer Rankings – Singapore 2021.

With more than two decades of experience, Peter has built an extensive practice specializing in shipping, maritime law, complex litigation, and arbitration.

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021

The firm continues to be recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 for its shipping litigation practice as a notable firm.

As the firm’s Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation practice continues to grow, this year the firm is also recognised for the said practice.

These rankings are testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping and Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation teams.

“Its lawyers are experienced in not only shipping disputes but also corporate commercial and civil litigation involving banking and finance, construction, employment and fraud and asset recovery.” -Benchmark Litigation 2021

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. It is the only publication on the market focusing exclusively on litigation work. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with peers and clients of 14 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. It covers 10 practice areas in Singapore including Commercial and Transactions, Construction, Insolvency, and several others.

Peter Doraisamy LLC recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms, 2021

Peter Doraisamy LLC has been recognised as a recommended firm in The Straits Times’ survey on Singapore’s Best Law Firms for 2021 under the Maritime & Shipping practice category.

The Straits Times, together with international market researcher Statista, conducted the first-ever survey to identify Singapore’s best law firms in 15 different areas of legal practice.

The full list is published in both The Straits Times’ newspaper edition as well as on ST Online.

Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific 2021 - Notable Practitioner

The Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific has recognised our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy as a notable practitioner for dispute resolution. The Asialaw Profiles has also quoted our dispute resolution client’s feedback, “Peter is “Personable, professional and responsive”. With more than two decades of experience, Peter has built an extensive practice specializing in shipping, maritime law, complex litigation, and arbitration.

Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific 2021

PDLegal LLC is recognised by Asialaw Profiles 2021 as a Notable Firm for its Dispute Resolution practice. Through extensive client interviews Asialaw Profiles has quoted our dispute resolution client’s feedback, “Excellent Client management; case management; practical, legal and commercial advice”.

The Asialaw Profiles is the definitive guide to Asia Pacific’s leading regional and domestic law firms.

Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2020 (Young Lawyer of the Year)

PDLegal LLC is proud to announce that Partner, Gerard Quek has been shortlisted as a Finalist in Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2020 for the category Young Lawyer of the Year.

The ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards highlights the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams across the Southeast Asia region. This year’s 16th annual award ceremony will be held virtually in October 2020.

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020

The firm continues to be recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020 for its shipping litigation practice as a notable firm. This ranking is testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping team.

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. It is the only publication on the market focusing exclusively on litigation work. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with peers and clients of 14 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. It covers 10 practice areas in Singapore including Commercial and Transactions, Construction, Insolvency, and several others.

Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific 2020

PDLegal LLC continues to be recognised by Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific 2020 for its Aviation & Shipping practice. Apart from its Aviation & Shipping practice, through extensive client interviews Asialaw Profiles has also quoted our dispute resolution client’s feedback, “The firm has shown they are very competent in my sector of business and understand the various different local in country laws of the countries I am doing business in.”

The Asialaw Profiles is the definitive guide to Asia Pacific’s leading regional and domestic law firms.

Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific - Notable Practitioner

The Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific has recognised our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy as a notable practitioner for dispute resolution. With more than two decades of experience, Peter has built an extensive practice specializing in shipping, maritime law, complex litigation, and arbitration.

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2019

The firm has been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2019 for its shipping litigation practice.

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. It is the only publication on the market focusing exclusively on litigation work. Research is conducted through extensive interviews with peers and clients of 14 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. It covers 10 practice areas in Singapore including Commercial and Transactions, Construction, Insolvency, and several others.

Asialaw Profiles Asia Pacific 2019

PDLegal LLC was recognised by Asialaw Profiles Asia pacific 2019 for its Aviation and Shipping practice.

The Asialaw Profiles is the definitive guide to Asia Pacific’s leading regional and domestic law firms.

Asia Legal Business Firms to Watch 2018

ALB Firms to Watch list showcases a diverse mix of law firms in Asia. Founded in 2017, PDLegal LLC was recognised by Asia Legal Business as a “Firm to watch”. The firm has grown in size and its capabilities ever since and works closely with other like-minded law firms in the growing economies of Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines.

Asia Legal Business Forty Under Forty 2017

Partner, Andrew Lee was featured as one of the lawyers in the Asian Legal Business publication’s annual 40 Under 40 list for 2017.

The 40 Under 40 list is published by ALB annually, and lists 40 outstanding legal professionals in the Asian region under the age of 40. As one of the lawyers on the list, Andrew is recognised as having worked on significant disputes in the year 2017 and having earned accolades from his peers, superiors and clients.