Contact

stuart.peter@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes

  • Property Ownership & Trust Disputes

Construction & Engineering

  • Construction & Engineering

Tech, Media & IP

  • Data Privacy & Protection

  • Fintech & Virtual Assets

  • IP, Media & Entertainment

  • IP & Confidentiality Infringement Disputes

  • IP Licensing Matters

Corporate, Commercial & Financial

  • Investments & Funding

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Regulatory & Compliance

Employment and Investigations

  • Employment agreements

  • Employment disputes, termination, observation of post-employment obligations

Disputes & International Arbitration

  • Civil Litigation

  • Criminal Defence

  • Mediation

  • Arbitration

  • Competition & Antitrust

  • Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Restructuring & Insolvency

Memberships

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore

  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law

Accolades & Awards

Education / Qualifications

  • Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (2019)

  • LLB (Cum Laude), SMU (2018)

 

Stuart Peter

Associate Director

Stuart has a mix of litigation and corporate experience, having started practice in a mid-sized firm specialising in construction disputes, and subsequently moving in-house to a Singapore-based multinational company. He now works with Mr Ronald Wong in our mixed practice group which specialises in commercial disputes as well as the provision of corporate legal advice to clients operating in various fields, from construction and engineering to fintech and software development.

He has successfully acted for clients in construction adjudication proceedings, injunction proceedings and commercial disputes, as well as in brokering dispute settlements both as a solicitor and as in-house counsel. His experience on both sides of legal services enables him to take a practical, commercial-minded view of legal issues for the benefit of his clients.

Stuart believes in the provision of quality legal services, having seen the value of this as an in-house legal practitioner on the client side of disputes and negotiations, and works to increase his clients’ understanding of the law by breaking down complex legal issues and communicating them in plain and practical terms. He also remains committed to facilitating access to justice, and volunteers at legal clinics run by Bless Community Services. He also takes on pro bono matters on an ad-hoc basis with the firm from time to time.

Stuart has experience in dealing with construction, contract and commercial disputes, insolvency, and injunction proceedings, as well as general corporate advisory work involving regulatory compliance, contract drafting and reviewing, employment matters and joint venture arrangements.

Sample Cases

Dispute Resolution

  • Representing clients in court proceedings, drafting of legal submissions and affidavits, providing clients with legal advice and/or opinions, managing communication with clients, formulating case strategies with client.

  • Acting for clients in mediation proceedings and successfully negotiating settlement terms.

Commercial Litigation

  • Acted for client in a successful appeal to the Appellate Division of the High Court in respect of a contractual claim for project management fees for marine & offshore work (Elias Xanthopoulos v Rotating Offshore Solutions Pte. Ltd. & 2 Ors [2022] SGHC(A) 17).

  • Acted for ex-directors of a Singapore company in successfully defending a High Court claim for breach of directors' duties, dishonest assistance and conspiracy. Achieved complete dismissal of all claims with costs. The case also involved Thai law expert evidence and witness conferencing (Case Update: Singapore High Court decided in exceptional case that directors were not liable for breach of fiduciary duty despite competing with plaintiff company).

  • Successfully acting for client in obtaining Bankers Trust disclosure orders from multiple banks for purposes of asset-tracing, and subsequently successfully obtaining injunctive relief against identified wrongdoers on an urgent basis.

  • Successfully obtaining forum non conveniens stay of proceedings in Singapore in a complex multi-jurisdictional dispute spanning across Europe and Asia; decision has been upheld by the High Court on appeal.

  • Acted for an ex-employee in a landmark case under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 for clawbacks of payments in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme. (Envy Asset Management & Ors v Lau Lee Sheng & Ors [2025] SGHC 144)

  • Acted for a co-defendant in a case involving allegations of fraud, dishonest assistance, breach of fiduciary duties, and conspiracy (Petrotech Marine Services v Wong Wai Leng & Ors [2025] SGHC 105).

  • Acted for 80 claimants in representative action in High Court against cryptocurrency platform, with a claim sum of over USD$20m. Successfully obtained summary judgment on liability, which was upheld on appeal. Assessment of damages decision released (Kalen, Alexandru v World Exchange Services Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 31).

  • Assisted lead counsel in preparation of case for a S$6m arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Took the lead on drafting of Witness Statements, Reply Witness Statements and Opening Statement.

  • Assisted lead counsel in defending (fully and partially) Mareva Injunction applications involving sums in excess of S$4.8m. Also acted for clients in other injunction proceedings for disputes in the range of S$1m to $5m.

Competition Law

Construction & Engineering

  • Successfully acting for clients in construction adjudication proceedings under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004, including in defending adjudication applications under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act and pursuing claims on behalf of contractors successfully for disputes involving claims ranging from S$150,000 to S$2.5m.

  • Acting for architects and contractors in construction disputes, providing advice on contractual issues, assisting with brokering of settlements.

  • Acting for interior design company on disputes pertaining to renovation and design projects.

  • Assisted lead counsel in substantially defending a S$1.5m construction arbitration claim involving prolongation costs, liquidated damages, allegations of defects as well as arguments on time for completion being set at large. Took the lead on the drafting of Reply Witness Statements, Opening Statement as well as Closing and Reply Closing Submissions. Also assisted lead counsel in preparing for cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.

Employment

  • Acting for clients on disputes pertaining to enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations (have acted on both employer and employee side).

  • Acting for international cosmetics business in dispute involving termination of Chief Financial Officer.

  • Acting for employees in disputes involving termination of employment, brokering settlements for peaceful separation, drafting separation agreements.

  • Advising employers on compliance with obligations in event of retrenchment, disputes as to termination of employment, disputes as to grievance mechanisms and inquiry procedures.

Corporate Advisory

  • Drafting and reviewing agreements for businesses, such as terms of use for online platforms, terms for purchases and offers of goods or services, equipment leasing agreements, corporate real estate lease agreements, collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements etc.

  • Advising cryptocurrency, online securities exchanges, and other financial technology companies on compliance with regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), such as disclosure requirements, application of the Securities and Futures Act, the Payment Services Act as well as other relevant legislation, regulations and directives.

  • Advising companies on application of the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) to their operations, drafting bespoke internal and external policies for personal data governance and protection for companies and conducting training for clients on personal data governance and compliance with the PDPA.

  • Conducting corporate due diligence exercises and providing legal advice to clients on potential acquisitions of companies and/or prospective business ventures.

  • Providing intellectual property advice to businesses on both contentious and non-contentious matters – IP licensing, patent infringement, trade mark infringements, trade mark registrations.

  • Providing advice to employers on compliance issues, conducting training, advising on updated regulations, drafting of employment agreements.

Others

  • Conducted a simplified trial before the Magistrate Courts relating to a tenancy dispute, and successfully obtained judgment on behalf of the Plaintiff.

  • Conducted a criminal trial on pro bono basis in relation to charge of theft under s 379 of the Penal Code.

Pro Bono

  • Acted pro bono for a migrant worker in criminal proceedings under the Road Traffic Act 1961. Successfully obtained discharge amounting to acquittal (without proceeding to trial).

  • Acted pro bono for rough-sleepers in two separate criminal cases for pleas of mitigation.

  • Acted pro bono for a migrant worker in criminal trial proceedings under Penal Code for theft.

  • Acting pro bono for a case referred by Pro Bono SG for charge of voluntarily causing hurt.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Lawyer Pro Bono SG Ad-Hoc Pro Bono Scheme

  • Volunteer Lawyer, Bless Community Services

 

Stuart Peter

Associate Director

Stuart has a mix of litigation and corporate experience, having started practice in a mid-sized firm specialising in construction disputes, and subsequently moving in-house to a Singapore-based multinational company. He now works with Mr Ronald Wong in our mixed practice group which specialises in commercial disputes as well as the provision of corporate legal advice to clients operating in various fields, from construction and engineering to fintech and software development.

He has successfully acted for clients in construction adjudication proceedings, injunction proceedings and commercial disputes, as well as in brokering dispute settlements both as a solicitor and as in-house counsel. His experience on both sides of legal services enables him to take a practical, commercial-minded view of legal issues for the benefit of his clients.

Stuart believes in the provision of quality legal services, having seen the value of this as an in-house legal practitioner on the client side of disputes and negotiations, and works to increase his clients’ understanding of the law by breaking down complex legal issues and communicating them in plain and practical terms. He also remains committed to facilitating access to justice, and volunteers at legal clinics run by Bless Community Services. He also takes on pro bono matters on an ad-hoc basis with the firm from time to time.

Stuart has experience in dealing with construction, contract and commercial disputes, insolvency, and injunction proceedings, as well as general corporate advisory work involving regulatory compliance, contract drafting and reviewing, employment matters and joint venture arrangements.

Sample Cases

Dispute Resolution

  • Representing clients in court proceedings, drafting of legal submissions and affidavits, providing clients with legal advice and/or opinions, managing communication with clients, formulating case strategies with client.

  • Acting for clients in mediation proceedings and successfully negotiating settlement terms.

Commercial Litigation

  • Acted for client in a successful appeal to the Appellate Division of the High Court in respect of a contractual claim for project management fees for marine & offshore work (Elias Xanthopoulos v Rotating Offshore Solutions Pte. Ltd. & 2 Ors [2022] SGHC(A) 17).

  • Acted for ex-directors of a Singapore company in successfully defending a High Court claim for breach of directors' duties, dishonest assistance and conspiracy. Achieved complete dismissal of all claims with costs. The case also involved Thai law expert evidence and witness conferencing (Case Update: Singapore High Court decided in exceptional case that directors were not liable for breach of fiduciary duty despite competing with plaintiff company).

  • Successfully acting for client in obtaining Bankers Trust disclosure orders from multiple banks for purposes of asset-tracing, and subsequently successfully obtaining injunctive relief against identified wrongdoers on an urgent basis.

  • Successfully obtaining forum non conveniens stay of proceedings in Singapore in a complex multi-jurisdictional dispute spanning across Europe and Asia; decision has been upheld by the High Court on appeal.

  • Acted for an ex-employee in a landmark case under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 for clawbacks of payments in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme. (Envy Asset Management & Ors v Lau Lee Sheng & Ors [2025] SGHC 144)

  • Acted for a co-defendant in a case involving allegations of fraud, dishonest assistance, breach of fiduciary duties, and conspiracy (Petrotech Marine Services v Wong Wai Leng & Ors [2025] SGHC 105).

  • Acted for 80 claimants in representative action in High Court against cryptocurrency platform, with a claim sum of over USD$20m. Successfully obtained summary judgment on liability, which was upheld on appeal. Assessment of damages decision released (Kalen, Alexandru v World Exchange Services Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 31).

  • Assisted lead counsel in preparation of case for a S$6m arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Took the lead on drafting of Witness Statements, Reply Witness Statements and Opening Statement.

  • Assisted lead counsel in defending (fully and partially) Mareva Injunction applications involving sums in excess of S$4.8m. Also acted for clients in other injunction proceedings for disputes in the range of S$1m to $5m.

Competition Law

Construction & Engineering

  • Successfully acting for clients in construction adjudication proceedings under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004, including in defending adjudication applications under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act and pursuing claims on behalf of contractors successfully for disputes involving claims ranging from S$150,000 to S$2.5m.

  • Acting for architects and contractors in construction disputes, providing advice on contractual issues, assisting with brokering of settlements.

  • Acting for interior design company on disputes pertaining to renovation and design projects.

  • Assisted lead counsel in substantially defending a S$1.5m construction arbitration claim involving prolongation costs, liquidated damages, allegations of defects as well as arguments on time for completion being set at large. Took the lead on the drafting of Reply Witness Statements, Opening Statement as well as Closing and Reply Closing Submissions. Also assisted lead counsel in preparing for cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.

Employment

  • Acting for clients on disputes pertaining to enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations (have acted on both employer and employee side).

  • Acting for international cosmetics business in dispute involving termination of Chief Financial Officer.

  • Acting for employees in disputes involving termination of employment, brokering settlements for peaceful separation, drafting separation agreements.

  • Advising employers on compliance with obligations in event of retrenchment, disputes as to termination of employment, disputes as to grievance mechanisms and inquiry procedures.

Corporate Advisory

  • Drafting and reviewing agreements for businesses, such as terms of use for online platforms, terms for purchases and offers of goods or services, equipment leasing agreements, corporate real estate lease agreements, collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements etc.

  • Advising cryptocurrency, online securities exchanges, and other financial technology companies on compliance with regulations issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), such as disclosure requirements, application of the Securities and Futures Act, the Payment Services Act as well as other relevant legislation, regulations and directives.

  • Advising companies on application of the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) to their operations, drafting bespoke internal and external policies for personal data governance and protection for companies and conducting training for clients on personal data governance and compliance with the PDPA.

  • Conducting corporate due diligence exercises and providing legal advice to clients on potential acquisitions of companies and/or prospective business ventures.

  • Providing intellectual property advice to businesses on both contentious and non-contentious matters – IP licensing, patent infringement, trade mark infringements, trade mark registrations.

  • Providing advice to employers on compliance issues, conducting training, advising on updated regulations, drafting of employment agreements.

Other Notable Matters

  • Conducted a simplified trial before the Magistrate Courts relating to a tenancy dispute, and successfully obtained judgment on behalf of the Plaintiff.

  • Conducted a criminal trial on pro bono basis in relation to charge of theft under s 379 of the Penal Code.

Pro Bono Matters

  • Acted pro bono for migrant worker in criminal proceedings under the Road Traffic Act 1961. Successfully obtained discharge amounting to acquittal (without proceeding to trial).

  • Acted pro bono for rough-sleepers in two separate criminal cases for pleas of mitigation.

  • Acted pro bono for migrant worker in criminal trial proceedings under Penal Code for theft.

  • Acting pro bono for case referred by Pro Bono SG for charge of voluntarily causing hurt.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Lawyer Pro Bono SG Ad-Hoc Pro Bono Scheme

  • Volunteer Lawyer, Bless Community Services

Contact

stuart.peter@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes

  • Property Ownership & Trust Disputes

Construction & Engineering

  • Construction & Engineering

Tech, Media & IP

  • Data Privacy & Protection

  • Fintech & Virtual Assets

  • IP, Media & Entertainment

  • IP & Confidentiality Infringement Disputes

  • IP Licensing Matters

Corporate, Commercial & Financial

  • Investments & Funding

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Regulatory & Compliance

Employment and Investigations

  • Employment agreements

  • Employment disputes, termination, observation of post-employment obligations

Disputes & International Arbitration

  • Civil Litigation

  • Criminal Defence

  • Mediation

  • Arbitration

  • Competition & Antitrust

  • Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Restructuring & Insolvency

Memberships

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore

  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law

Education / Qualifications

  • Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (2019)

  • LLB (Cum Laude), SMU (2018)