At IRB Law, we help individuals, businesses, and organisations seek amicable dispute resolution through sending letters of demand and representing our clients during mediation and arbitration. If we have to resort to court to protect your interests, our civil litigation lawyers ensure strong legal representation and always seek to obtain the best possible results.
In Singapore, the Rules of Court 2021 require a party to a dispute to consider amicable resolution before starting civil litigation. These may include sending letters of demand, negotiations, as well as mediation or arbitration sessions.
Sending a letter of demand is an important step in many civil disputes, often helping to achieve a settlement without going to court. A letter of demand serves as an important summary of a dispute, articulating the demands, specifying a deadline for fulfilment of obligations, and indicating consequences for non-compliance. In many cases, sending a letter of demand prepared by reputable civil litigation lawyers in Singapore helps to settle the claim without resorting to a civil lawsuit
Alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration, mediation, and negotiations can help disputing parties reach an amicable settlement without going to court. Both mediation and arbitration allow additional flexibility in settling the dispute and help maintain the confidentiality of the parties’ relationship in the absence of an open court hearing.
At IRB Law, our dispute resolution lawyers offer comprehensive legal support during mediation and arbitration sessions, ensuring a cooperative approach while protecting your best interests.
If the letter of demand is ignored and the other party continues to be in default of its obligations, our lawyers can initiate a civil suit on your behalf. We will represent your interests in the appropriate Singapore court, depending on the value of your civil claim.
Small claims under S$20,000 (or S$30,000 if the parties sign a Memorandum of Consent) can be brought before the Small Claims Tribunals. A Small Claims Tribunal offers a simplified and expedited process, making it ideal for resolving smaller disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Claims between S$20,000 and S$60,000 fall within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Courts. These courts handle a wide range of civil cases and employ streamlined procedures to ensure timely resolution.
Claims between S$60,000 and S$250,000 are heard in the District Courts. These courts have broader jurisdiction and deal with more complex cases that require greater attention to detail and legal expertise. For traffic accidents or personal injuries arising from industrial accidents, District Courts hear claims of up to S$500,000.
Claims exceeding S$250,000 fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The High Court handles high-value and complex disputes, offering a forum for cases that require meticulous preparation, sophisticated legal arguments, and extensive evidence.
We help individuals suffering harm or injury due to negligence or the actions of another party seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Our legal team is highly proficient in alternative dispute resolution in Singapore, including negotiations, the strategic use of letters of demand, as well as mediation and arbitration, to settle disputes before court action.
At IRB Law, our lawyers are experts in civil law, legal precedents, and court procedures in Singapore. Engaging our civil litigation lawyers helps protect your civil rights and explore all legal avenues for the most favourable possible outcome.
When you work with the IRB Law civil litigation and dispute resolution team, you can rest assured that your case will receive the strongest representation in court.
Founding & Managing Partner, IRB Law LLP
Mohamed Baiross is the managing partner of IRB Law and one of the nation's leading lawyers in multiple practice areas, including civil, corporate, and commercial law. With over three decades of experience as a business lawyer, Mohamed Baiross has built a renowned corporate law firm in Singapore, providing expert legal services to global corporations and local businesses.
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Kulvinder Kaur is a prominent commercial and corporate lawyer and an expert in litigation matters. Kaur is well-known in all courts of Singapore for strong legal representation in the most complex cases across multiple practice areas.