The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution 2026 – Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years
White-Collar Crime 2025 – Recommended Lawyer
Banking & Finance 2023 – Recommended Lawyer for 2 consecutive years
“Benedict Teo leads a strong team. They lay out clear strategies, are responsive, and provide calm, focused guidance throughout disputes.”
”Benedict Teo is an experienced litigator who is familiar with the concerns and issues faced by banks and financial institutions. He provides good strategic direction, is unflappable and approachable, but yet effective. He is backed by a team of generally very competent lawyers.”
Sources say Benedict Teo is “smart, fast, practical, energetic and simply outstanding.”
“Benedict Teo is ‘prepared to go the extra mile’.”
“In a firm of so many stars, one can sometimes overlook lawyers but Ben is one that should not be missed. He is extremely effective, and that is what you need in a litigator – someone who just gets results. He is also a good communicator, respectful in billing, and very bright.”
“Benedict Teo has a good team of lawyers who provide commercially driven legal advice.”
“I worked with the Banking Litigation team. Good points: Knowledge, experience, client management, case handling and strategy, detailed and meticulous work.”
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Commercial and Transactions 2025 – Litigation Star (previously Future Star for 3 consecutive years)
“Very responsive and thinks from a client perspective.”
A client praised Benedict for being “responsive and knowledgeable.”
“Benedict is prompt and responsive, has good knowledge of the laws and regulations and is solutions oriented and business friendly.”
A client praised Benedict for his “knowledge in the industry and resourcefulness.”
Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Dispute Resolution 2025 – Distinguished Practitioner for 4 consecutive years
“Comprehensive and systematic.”
“Commercially savvy and he puts clients’ interests first.”
“Ben is extremely responsive and very experienced. I have appreciated his sound legal advice, and sharp legal acumen in handling the cases on our behalf. I also appreciate that he makes himself available to speak to the business representatives when needed.”
“Benedict is experienced and provides good strategic advice. His team provides good, detailed work and manages timelines well. Much to recommend, not much to criticise.”
“Responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure client's requirements are met fully.”
“He is a very experienced trusted adviser and sounding board. He is commercial, responsive, insightful, and he really knows the market and knows his stuff.”
“Commercially sound, practical and gives clear explanations.”
“Very knowledgeable, sincere and responsive.”
“Responsive and commercially minded when providing legal advice.”
“Responsive and practical.”
“Prompt, responsive, solutions-oriented, and knowledgeable.”
Sources say Benedict is “smart, intelligent, fast, efficient, on the ball, responsive, positive approach, hands-on, good team leader, simply excellent”.
“Responds promptly, quality of work is good and conversant in Mandarin when necessary.”
Asian Legal Business Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2026
Recognised as being amongst the top 50 disputes lawyers in the region
Clients describe Teo as "responsive and understands the issues quickly," praising his ability to strike "an effective balance between legal and commercial considerations." They call him "commercially minded, and able to handle complex issues with clarity and confidence," and value his skill in making "a complex process feel straightforward," with one describing him as "a trusted extension of our in-house counsel."
Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
Arbitration 2026 – Future Leader
Commercial Litigation 2025 – Recommended Lawyer for 3 consecutive years
Southeast Asia: Litigation 2025 – Recommended Lawyer for 2 consecutive years
Global Investigations Review (GIR)
Benedict Teo was lauded by clients in GIR 100 2025. One client commented “Drew & Napier advised us on a fraud matter. The team was highly competent and effective, collaborating with us every step of the way. It was a true partnership. Benedict Teo stood out for his integrity, competence and client-focused approach”.
Singapore Business Review
Singapore’s 40 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2015 – Listed Lawyer