Accolades
Our commitment to excellence and client-focused service has been recognised through several prestigious awards and accolades by leading legal directories and publications.
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025


PDLegal moved up in rankings in this year’s Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific in Shipping and Commercial and Transactions.
We are pleased to announce that the Firm has moved up in rankings in this year’s Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific in Shipping and Commercial and Transactions!
In addition to the Firm’s practice rankings, our Group Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy continues to be recognised as a Litigation Star in Shipping, whilst our Group Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek retains his ranking as a Future Star in Commercial and Transactions.
These rankings affirm the Firm’s capabilities in Shipping and Commercial and Transactions litigation, whilst also highlighting our growth with new rankings in White Collar Crime and Private Client litigation – a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work.
Benchmark Litigation is the leading guide to the world’s top litigation firms and lawyers. Its rankings are determined through comprehensive research, including interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients, as well as an in-depth analysis of significant cases and firm developments.
We would like to thank our clients for their unwavering support, and lawyers for their dedication.
For more information on this ranking, please click here.
PDLegal moved up in rankings in this year’s Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific in Shipping and Commercial and Transactions.
- ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2025


PDLegal Named Finalists for ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2025
We are pleased to share that PDLegal has been shortlisted as a finalist at the upcoming Asian Legal Business (ALB) SE Asia Law Awards 2025 in the following categories:
- Managing Partner of the Year (Singapore): Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb
- Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm): Gerard Quek
- Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year: PDLegal
This recognition is a testament to the dedication, talent, and teamwork that drive everything we do at PDLegal. A heartfelt thank you to our clients, colleagues, and peers for your continued trust and support.
PDLegal Named Finalists for ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2025
- Chambers & Partners Global 2025


Peter Doraisamy ranked in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
We are pleased to share that our Group Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been ranked in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation!
Chambers and Partners is the leading legal research company which operates across 200 jurisdictions and details rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms.
This achievement reflects Peter’s expertise and dedication in the field, as well as his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. This recognition would not have been possible without the continuous support and trust of our valued clients and colleagues.
For more information, please click here
Peter Doraisamy ranked in the Chambers & Partners Global Guide 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
- The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025


PDLegal ranked in the Shipping category in Singapore in the latest edition of The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025.
We are pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the Shipping category in Singapore in the latest edition of The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025.
We’re especially proud to share some of the feedback we’ve received:
· “PDLegal is a quality firm with a strong focus on shipping in Singapore.”
· “Strong knowledge and grasp of matters.”
· “Peter Doraisamy is an excellent practitioner.”
To our clients, thank you for your continued confidence in our expertise and commitment, and a special thank you to our lawyers whose dedication continues to drive the firm forward. Your passion and expertise are what make this achievement possible.
The Legal 500 is a leading legal directory which ranks law firms and lawyers based on client feedback, research, and legal industry performance in over 150 jurisdictions.
For more information on this ranking: here.
PDLegal ranked in the Shipping category in Singapore in the latest edition of The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025.
- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2025


Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb, has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation!
Chambers and Partners is the leading legal research company which operates across 200 jurisdictions and details rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms.
This recognition reflects Peter’s dedication in the field, as well as his commitment to providing outstanding legal services to our clients. This ranking would also not have been possible without the unwavering support and trust of our clients and friends.
Congratulations to Peter on this well-deserved achievement!
For more information, please click here
Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation
- India Business Law Journal Ranking 2024


PDLegal recognised as a Regional Firm to Watch in India Business Law Journal’s 2024 report
As a testament to our commitment to serving clients with India-Singapore cross-border legal needs, we are proud to have been recognised by the India Business Law Journal as an ‘International Firm to Watch’ in 2024.
PDLegal recognised as a Regional Firm to Watch in India Business Law Journal’s 2024 report
- Ranked by IFLR1000 for Investment Funds


PDLegal recognised as a Notable Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Investment Funds
We are pleased to be recognised once again as a Notable Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Investment Funds! This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and our team’s dedication to our clients. A heartfelt thank you to IFLR, our clients, and lawyers for their trust and support.
IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in ranking financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. Rankings are based on deal evidence, client feedback, and market research.
For more information, please click here.
PDLegal recognised as a Notable Firm in the 2024 IFLR1000 rankings for Investment Funds
- Asialaw Asia-Pacific Rankings 2024


Peter Doraisamy recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner in Dispute Resolution in the Asialaw rankings 2024
We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner in Dispute Resolution in the Asialaw rankings 2024. Our Partner, Andrew Lee is also recognised in the same publication as a Rising Star in Dispute Resolution.
Asialaw’s 2024 edition provides law firm recommendations and editorial analysis of key practice areas and industry sectors across 20 jurisdictions.
For more information, please click here.
Peter Doraisamy recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner in Dispute Resolution in the Asialaw rankings 2024
- ALB Singapore Rising Stars 2024


Mato Kotwani recognised in Asian Legal Business’ (ALB) Singapore Rising Stars rankings 2024
We are proud to announce that our Partner, Mato Kotwani has been recognised in Asian Legal Business’ (ALB) Singapore Rising Stars rankings 2024. The list identifies the country’s most promising legal talents.
Mato joins the ranks of our partners, Gerard Quek and Andrew Lee who were also recognized in ALB Asia’s 40 Under 40 Lawyers list in 2021 and 2017 respectively. This is testament to PDLegal’s commitment to grooming the future leaders of our field.
For more information, please click here
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Mato Kotwani recognised in Asian Legal Business’ (ALB) Singapore Rising Stars rankings 2024
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024


PDLegal ranked by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024 for its Shipping practice in Tier 4, as well as its Commercial and Transactions practice in Tier 5
We are pleased to announce that the Firm continues to be ranked by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024 for its Shipping practice in Tier 4, as well as its Commercial and Transactions practice in Tier 5.
In addition to the practice rankings, our Managing Partner, Raghunath Peter Doraisamy FCIArb, is recognised as a “Litigation Star” for his Shipping practice and our Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek, has been recognised as “Future Star” for his Commercial and Transactions practice.
These rankings are testimony to the Firm’s expertise and experience in the areas of Shipping, and Commercial and Transactions and our dedicated team for their hard work.
Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. Law firm and lawyer rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients as well as analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.
PDLegal ranked by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024 for its Shipping practice in Tier 4, as well as its Commercial and Transactions practice in Tier 5
- ALB SE ASIA LAW AWARDS 2024


Peter Doraisamy shortlisted as a finalist for 2 categories in the 20th Annual Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2024
We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the following 2 categories in the 20th Annual Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2024:
- Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
- Managing Partner of the Year (Singapore)
This is testimony to Peter’s expertise and experience, and would not be possible without the support of the firm’s clients and friends, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude.
Peter Doraisamy shortlisted as a finalist for 2 categories in the 20th Annual Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2024
- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2024


Peter Doraisamy recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2024 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation)
PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2024 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation).
The following quotes appear with Peter’s ranking: –
“Peter is highly intelligent, with a keen awareness for issues. He often proposes simple, practical solutions for seemingly complex issues.” – Shipping Litigation Client
“He is very good at understanding the case matter easily. During trial, his way of handling witnesses is impressive.” – Shipping Litigation Client
The Chambers Asia-Pacific guide and rankings provide the most independent, in-depth insights and reliable recommendations on the best law firms and lawyers across the legal markets in Asia-Pacific.
This ranking is a testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping practice and would not be possible without the support of our clients and friends.
Peter Doraisamy recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2024 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation)
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023


PDLegal ranked Tier 4 in the “Shipping” category and Tier 5 in the “Commercial and Transactions” category by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
BENCHMARK LITIGATION ASIA-PACIFIC 2023
PDLegal is grateful for the recognition by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023. The firm has been ranked Tier 4 in the “Shipping” category and Tier 5 in the “Commercial and Transactions” category.
Additionally, the Firm’s Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as Litigation Star (in the “Shipping” category) and Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek has been recognised as Future Star (in the “Commercial and Transactions” category).
These rankings are testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s practice areas. The Firm is grateful to its clients and will continue to work hard to strive for excellence.
ABOUT BENCHMARK LITIGATION
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.
PDLegal ranked Tier 4 in the “Shipping” category and Tier 5 in the “Commercial and Transactions” category by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023


Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as Litigation Star (in the “Shipping” category)
The Firm’s Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as Litigation Star (in the “Shipping” category).
These rankings are testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s practice areas. The Firm is grateful to its clients and will continue to work hard to strive for excellence.
ABOUT BENCHMARK LITIGATION
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.
Peter Doraisamy has been recognised as Litigation Star (in the “Shipping” category)
- Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2023


Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek, recognised as Future Star (in the “Commercial and Transactions” category)
The Firm’s Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek has been recognised as Future Star (in the “Commercial and Transactions” category).
These rankings are testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s practice areas. The Firm is grateful to its clients and will continue to work hard to strive for excellence.
ABOUT BENCHMARK LITIGATION
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.
Deputy Managing Partner, Gerard Quek, recognised as Future Star (in the “Commercial and Transactions” category)
- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2023


Peter Doraisamy recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2023 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation)
PDLegal LLC is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, has been recognised and ranked by Chambers & Partners (Asia-Pacific 2023 for Shipping: Domestic: Litigation). The following quotes appear with Peter’s ranking: –
“Peter Doraisamy of PDLegal in Singapore is a noted shipping lawyer in the market. He handles a wide range of disputes, including ship grounding, cargo and fraud-related cases” – Chambers & Partners – Asia-Pacific 2023
“He is excellent in litigation. He has very good control of the case, collecting the right evidence and putting this into a very successful trial.” – Shipping Litigation Client
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. Chambers and Partners delivers detailed rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms.
This ranking is a testimony to the expertise and experience of the Firm’s shipping practice and would not be possible without the support of our clients and friends.