Benjamin practices commercial and corporate dispute resolution, with a particular focus on employment-related work.
He handles a wide range of matters including employment, commercial, shareholder, breach of fiduciary duties, tort, property, intellectual property, insolvency, and insurance disputes. He also deals with data protection breaches, disciplinary proceedings, and investigations.
In the course of his work, Benjamin advises and acts for multinational corporations, financial institutions, statutory boards, educational institutions, casinos, and individuals. He represents clients in litigation, international and domestic arbitration, and mediation.
He also volunteers with the Law Society Pro Bono Services and in legal clinics.
Commercial litigation
- Acted successfully before the Court of Appeal for a medical company in its claim for breaches of fiduciary duties, conspiracy, and breaches of confidence.
Property-related litigation
- Acted before the High Court and the Court of Appeal for the objectors in a collective sale dispute.
Employment litigation
- Defending against a wrongful dismissal claim in the High Court involving sums of more than SGD 2.3 million.
International arbitration
- Acted for an Indonesian entity in an oil and gas dispute concerning the engineering and supply of equipment in Bangladesh, which involved sums in excess of USD 2 million.
Workplace liability
- Acted for a local company that was charged with workplace safety and health breaches and faced a fine of up to S$500,000, and obtained a lower sentence after mitigation.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Employment 2025 – Recommended Lawyer
“Kelvin Tan and Benjamin Goh operate on super high availability basis and are genuinely willing to advise and guide us even before a formal fee quote has been agreed. This helped us to handle contentious matters with authorities, which tend to be very time-sensitive matters. Their experience and strategic guidance also help us to achieve an outcome that is favourable for us.”
“Benjamin Goh is responsive and insightful on employment issues. His commercial approach to legal solutions is well-appreciated.”
Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition
“Responsive and understanding of our business concerns. Benjamin does well in providing quick and concise advice and is responsive to our time-sensitive issues.”
“Responsive, timely and insightful. Both Kelvin Tan and Benjamin Goh have provided sharp advice on how we deal with our labour and employment matters.”