Accolades
Our commitment to excellence and client-focused service has been recognised through several prestigious awards and accolades by leading legal directories and publications.
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023
PD Legal recognised by Legal 500 as a Firm to Watch for Shipping, Fintech, and Financial Services Regulatory by 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.
PD Legal recognised by Legal 500 as a Firm to Watch for Shipping, Fintech, and Financial Services Regulatory by the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023
- Legal Media 360 - Ranked Lawyer 2023
Peter Doraisamy ranked (on aggregation) by Legal Media 360 as a Notable practitioner under the Dispute resolution
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.
Peter Doraisamy ranked (on aggregation) by Legal Media 360 as a Notable practitioner under the Dispute resolution
- Ranked by IFLR1000 for Investment Funds
PD Legal recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition 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.
PD Legal recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition for Investment Funds
- Ranked by IFLR1000 for M&A
PD Legal recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition 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.
PD Legal recognised as a “notable firm” in IFLR1000’s 33rd edition for M&A
- Asialaw Asia-Pacific 2023
PD Legal recognised by Asialaw 2023 as a notable firm for Aviation & Shipping and Dispute Resolution. Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for Dispute Resolution.
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.
PD Legal recognised by Asialaw 2023 as a notable firm for Aviation & Shipping and Dispute Resolution. Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for Dispute Resolution.
- Asialaw Leading Lawyers Asia-Pacific 2023
Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee as Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for dispute resolution
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.
Peter Doraisamy and Andrew Lee as Notable Practitioner and Rising Star for dispute resolution
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
PD Legal recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022 for its shipping litigation practice (Tier 4). Peter Doraisamy recognised as a “Litigation Star” for his shipping practice.
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.
PD Legal recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022 for its shipping litigation practice (Tier 4). Peter Doraisamy recognised as a “Litigation Star” for his shipping practice.
- ALB Asia Fast 30 2022
Kyle Gabriel Peters recognised and profiled by Asian Legal Business as one of 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).
Kyle Gabriel Peters recognised and profiled by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers.
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2022
PD Legal recognised as a Firm to watch for Shipping: Local Firms
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.
PD Legal recognised as a Firm to watch for Shipping: Local Firms
- Asialaw Profiles Asia-Pacific 2022
PD Legal recognised by Asialaw 2022 as a notable firm for Dispute Resolution. Peter Doraisamy recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner for Dispute Resolution.
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.
PD Legal recognised by Asialaw 2022 as a notable firm for Dispute Resolution. Peter Doraisamy recognised by Asialaw Leading Lawyers as a Notable Practitioner for Dispute Resolution.
- Asialaw Leading Lawyers Asia-Pacific 2022
Peter Doraisamy recognised as a notable practitioner for dispute resolution
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.
Peter Doraisamy recognised as a notable practitioner for dispute resolution
- Ranked by IFLR1000 for Investment Funds
PDLegal LLC has been recognised in IFLR1000’s 31st edition for Investment Funds in 2022
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.
We would like to express our gratitude to all our valued clients, business partners, and friends, for your continued trust and support.
PDLegal LLC has been recognised in IFLR1000’s 31st edition for Investment Funds in 2022
- ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2021
Gerard Quek recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of 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.
Gerard Quek recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers
- ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2021
PD Legal shortlisted as finalists in four categories of the 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.
PD Legal shortlisted as finalists in four categories of the ALB SE ASIA LAW AWARDS 2021.
- Recommended by Doyles Transport 2021
Peter Doraisamy included in Doyle’s Guide Leading Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping lawyer Rankings – 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.
The 2021 listing details lawyers practising within the areas of admiralty, shipping and maritime in Singapore’s legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Peter Doraisamy included in Doyle’s Guide Leading Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping lawyer Rankings – Singapore 2021.
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021
PD Legal recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 for its shipping litigation practice as a notable firm.
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.