Chambers Asia-Pacific
Construction 2023 – Up and Coming
A market source tips Kelvin Teo as "one to watch".
A client praises Kelvin Teo for providing "pragmatic advice".
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Clients commend Kelvin for:
being an “experienced arbitration partner [who is a] key contact.”
“always focused and effective. He provides commercial and strategic advice.”
being “an emerging talent in construction disputes.”
“knowing the construction industry extremely well. He has strong experience in infrastructure and energy disputes and unparalleled industry knowledge.”
"providing excellent legal advice in a pragmatic and understandable manner, understanding his client’s limited legal comprehension and explaining legal and procedural issues in a simple and straight forward way.”
"a keen ability to grasp complex technical issues and break them down into coherent and concise descriptions that can be readily understood by arbitrators"
"great in-depth industry knowledge"
and for being “an extremely creative lawyer who thinks of solutions that no one else can”
He is recognised for his practice in:
International Arbitration – Next generation partner for 5 consecutive years
Construction – Next generation partner for 5 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution – Next generation lawyer for 3 consecutive years (2017-2019)
The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2023
Recognised as a leading arbitration practitioner in the Southeast Asia region for 2 consecutive years
Who’s Who Legal
National Guide: Southeast Asia - Construction 2022 – Leading Lawyer
Kelvin Teo is looked upon with enormous favour as “an insightful and formidable hand” when it comes to infrastructure, energy and resource matters.
asialaw Leading Lawyers
Construction 2023/24 – Notable Practitioner
“Very knowledgeable about the law and the legal system. Able to provide clear guidance on the relevant issues.”
“Accessible, positive, strategic, explains approach well. Communication is supportive and empathetic.”
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Construction 2023 – Future Star
Singapore Business Review 2018
Kelvin Teo is recognized as one of Singapore’s most influential lawyers under 40
LMG Expert Guides
Construction and Real Estate – Rising Star for 3 consecutive years