Education

Area of Expertise

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Joshua is a Singapore-qualified lawyer in the firm’s dispute resolution team. He has acted as lead and assisting counsel in commercial and construction disputes across all levels of the Singapore courts and in various arbitration institutions. He is experienced in managing matters end-to-end, from early case assessment and strategy to evidence preparation and hearings.

Joshua’s work frequently involves complex factual records and tight timelines. He is known for a structured, detail-oriented approach, and for distilling complicated issues into clear, practical advice and persuasive written advocacy.

Before entering practice, Joshua served in the Singapore Police Force, where he developed the discipline and judgment that continues to inform his approach to contentious work.

Joshua is committed to giving back through pro bono and community service, and frequently acts for accused persons in pro bono matters.

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Interests​

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Outside practice, Joshua enjoys staying active and competitive through pickleball and the gym. He is also a lifelong Arsenal supporter who keeps up with matches whenever his schedule allows.

Joshua is also learning the Korean language.

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Representative Experience​

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• Acted for the claimant in an SIAC arbitration concerning delay-related disputes arising from a construction project, involving claims and counterclaims of approximately $7 million.

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• Acted for the respondent in an SIAC arbitration concerning delay-related disputes arising from a construction project, involving claims of approximately $1.5 million.

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• Acted for the third parties in successfully defending a claim by the claimant seeking an indemnity / contribution from them against the defendant’s counterclaim: Chia Hsien Leng, Ayron v Fasten Enterprises (Pte) Ltd & Others [2024] SGDC 324

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• Acted for the plaintiffs in successfully defending the defendant’s application for summary judgment, and security for costs: Tee Kim Leng and others v Hong Kah Ing [2024] SGHCR 13

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• Acted for the respondents in successfully defending the appellant’s appeal against the decision of the court below to dismiss his application to strike out the plaintiffs’ claim and for the plaintiffs to provide security for his costs: Hong Kah Ing v Tee Kim Leng and Others [2024] SGHC 321

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• Acted for the appellants in successfully arguing that the doctrine of unilateral mistake does not extend to mistakes regarding the attributes of a counterparty, unless these attributes relate to a term of the contract: Axis Megalink v Far East Mining Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC(A) 15