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Danny Quah
Managing Director
Head, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Danny leads the firm’s disputes practice. He acts in litigation and arbitration across Singapore and the region. He frequently co-counsels with, instructs and is instructed by international and foreign law firms across Asia.
Clients describe Danny as having a “refreshingly human” touch. He sees the law as an instrument for achieving meaningful results for his clients’ business and personal interests.
He has represented shareholders fighting for control of their businesses in court, untangled multi-jurisdictional family trusts, defended against white-collar prosecutions, obtained injunctions against fraudsters, restructured distressed businesses and guided C-suite executives through internal investigations.
Danny trained under English King’s Counsel and Singapore Senior Counsel. He is a graduate of the National University of Singapore (Overall Dean’s List), where he topped his class in tax law and was nominated for the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Outstanding All-Round Achievement.
Professional qualifications
- Fellow, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
- Fellow, INSOL International
- Accredited Mediator, Singapore Mediation Centre
- Contributing Author, Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore (Company Law)
Speaking & teaching
Danny speaks regularly on international arbitration, advocacy, mediation, restructuring and insolvency, and employment at legal conferences and client seminars. He is an advocacy trainer for incoming Singapore lawyers and teaches at the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. He has taught or spoken at:
- China University of Political Science and Law (中国政法大学). Beijing, PRC.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学). Shanghai, PRC.
- National Law School of India University. Bengaluru, India.
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Makerere University. Kampala, Uganda.
- Singapore Management University. Singapore.
- National University of Singapore. Singapore.
What clients say
“Strategic and empathetic.”
“Danny is very responsive and offers creative yet commercial solutions.”
“Sharp analysis, good strategising, valuable advice, clear communication and prompt turnaround.”
“He is able to solve complex problems.”
“Danny’s approach was refreshingly human, offering genuine insights and explanations.”
“From the outset, he demonstrated a rare combination of legal precision, commercial judgment and practical wisdom. He understood not only the legal merits of my case, but also the broader strategic and personal dynamics involved, and advised accordingly.”
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