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LL.B. (Hons), University College London BCL, University of Oxford
Chambers APAC — Band 2 Legal 500 — Leading Individual
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Founding Partner
Benjamin Bala
Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore · Barrister, England & Wales
Benjamin is the founding partner of Benjamin Bala Law Chambers. With over fifteen years at leading international firms, his practice spans complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defence and cross-border arbitration.
He has appeared as lead counsel before the Singapore International Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal, and tribunals constituted under the SIAC and ICC rules. His clients include listed corporates, founders, and senior executives navigating bet-the-company disputes.
Recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal 500 as a leading individual, Benjamin is known for his strategic clarity and his command of the courtroom.
Education
LL.B. (Hons), University College London BCL, University of Oxford
Recognition
Chambers APAC — Band 2 Legal 500 — Leading Individual
Admissions
Singapore (2010), England & Wales (2009)
Singapore (2010), England & Wales (2009)
English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu
Languages
English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu
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Notable Achievements
Defended SGX-listed conglomerate in S$420m minority oppression action; claim struck out at first instance.
2024
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Acted for a regional family office in a multi-jurisdictional asset tracing matter spanning Singapore, BVI and Hong Kong.
2023
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Lead counsel for founder in cross-border SIAC arbitration arising out of a tech joint venture (seat: Singapore).
2022
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Acted for a regional family office in a multi-jurisdictional asset tracing matter spanning Singapore, BVI and Hong Kong.
2020
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Speaking
Singapore Academy of Law — Litigation Conference 2024
Panellist, 'Strategy in Complex Commercial Disputes'
ICC YAF Asia Conference 2023
Speaker, 'Interim Measures in International Arbitration
Law Society CPD Series 2022
Lecturer, 'White-Collar Defence in the Digital Era'
Publications
The Evolution of Minority Oppression in Singapore
SAL Journal, 2024
Privilege Across Borders
Asian Dispute Review, 2023
Cross-Examination: A Practitioner's Guide
Co-author, 2021