Joel Quek
Joel QUEK is a Partner in the Commercial & Corporate Disputes, International Arbitration and Vietnam Practices.
Joel has an active practice in court litigation before the Singapore Courts and international arbitration, often in notable disputes which are high-value and legally significant. His clients include States, State-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, and high net-worth individuals, across various sectors. He has substantial experience in arbitration-related court proceedings and an active investment treaty arbitration practice.
Joel’s contributions and expertise have been acknowledged by clients and publications such as the Legal 500. He is described as “highly intelligent, a first-rate strategist and an adept communicator”, “always available to provide input and support on an urgent basis”, having an “exceptional approach to navigating complex international disputes”, “show[ing] a great mastery of the law, both substantively and from a procedural process perspective”, that “[h]is cross-examination was sharp, incisive and to the point” and his “attention to detail in reviewing contracts be[ing] first class, often pointing out problems that other top Singaporean law firms missed”.
Prior to entering private practice, Joel served as a Justices' Law Clerk to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Singapore Supreme Court. His experience also includes a placement with Fountain Court Chambers in London. In 2019, Joel was appointed amicus curiae to assist the Singapore High Court on issues concerning s 94A of the Income Tax Act.
He is appointed to the steering committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) Arb40. Joel also regularly contributes to legal journals and publications and speaks regularly at dispute resolution events in various jurisdictions.