What Dentons Rodyk does

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is Singapore's oldest continuously operating law firm, founded in 1861 as Woods & Davidson and headquartered at 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza 1. Since combining with global law firm Dentons in 2016, it has operated as the Singapore member of Dentons ASEAN, the first global pan-ASEAN law firm, with offices across seven ASEAN economies (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, the last added via a 2026 combination with Pisut & Partners). The firm is integrated into the broader Dentons network, which spans 170+ locations in 88+ countries.

The firm provides a full-service legal practice spanning approximately 25 practice areas, including Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Competition and Antitrust, Intellectual Property and Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Real Estate, Restructuring and Insolvency, Tax, Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation, Employment, and White Collar and Government Investigations. Industry sector coverage includes Construction, Energy, Infrastructure and PPP, Insurance, Islamic Finance, Life Sciences, Private Equity, and Transportation. The firm has acted on large cross-border mandates including Maybank's US$1.5 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in PT Bank Internasional Indonesia, the US$16 billion Walmart-led Flipkart acquisition, ADM's US$1.2 billion cocoa divestment to Olam, Heineken's acquisition of Asia Pacific Breweries, and Panasonic's semiconductor divestment. Recognition includes 36 lawyers listed in Best Lawyers Singapore, eight partners in the Asia Business Law Journal Top 100, Tier 1 in Asian Legal Business Asia IP Rankings, and placements across Chambers Global, Benchmark Litigation, and WTR 1000 in 2026.

The firm operates a traditional partner-led professional services revenue model based on billable hours, fixed fees, and matter-based pricing, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue. Distribution is direct: partner-led engagement to enterprise clients—multinational corporations, financial institutions, government-linked entities, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm employs approximately 200 lawyers in Singapore and operates as an LLP (Registration No. T07LL0439G), making it partner-owned and not publicly traded. Its underlying technology stack is described as standard legal technology, with no proprietary platforms disclosed; differentiated capability is delivered through the Dentons global network and ASEAN regional platform rather than through technology IP.

Name

Dentons Rodyk

Legal name

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Website

https://dentons.rodyk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dentons Rodyk is Singapore's oldest law firm (founded 1861), operating as the Singapore member of the global Dentons network and Dentons ASEAN. Its ~200 lawyers deliver full-service legal counsel across M&A, banking, litigation, and private wealth to multinationals, financial institutions, and UHNW clients across seven ASEAN economies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional law firm revenue through billable hours, fixed fees, and matter-based pricing for corporate, litigation, M&A, banking, real estate, and other legal services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dentons Rodyk is a full-service law firm providing legal counsel across approximately 25 practice areas and industry sectors, including corporate transactions, M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, litigation and arbitration, competition and antitrust, real estate, intellectual property and technology, tax, employment, insurance, restructuring, and private wealth services. The firm serves multinational corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily in Singapore and across ASEAN, leveraging the Dentons global network spanning 170+ locations in 88+ countries.

Product overview

Dentons Rodyk is Singapore's oldest law firm offering a full suite of legal services through its team of approximately 200 lawyers. The firm operates as a traditional law practice organized into distinct practice areas covering Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property and Technology, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Mergers and Acquisitions, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Real Estate, Restructuring and Insolvency, Tax, Trusts and Estates, and White Collar and Government Investigations, among others. As part of the global Dentons network, the firm provides legal services across multiple industry sectors including Construction, Energy, Life Sciences, Private Equity, and Transportation. The firm also serves as part of Dentons ASEAN, offering cross-border legal services across seven ASEAN economies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Legal advisory on corporate transactions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, and cross-border corporate matters for businesses operating in and entering ASEAN markets.
• Mergers and Acquisitions M&A advisory services including transaction execution, due diligence, negotiations, and post-merger integration for buyers, sellers, and targets across ASEAN and globally.
• Banking and Finance Legal counsel for banking transactions, financing arrangements, and advisory to financial institutions on regulatory and transactional matters.
• Capital Markets Advisory on equity and debt offerings, securities listings, and capital markets regulatory compliance.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Commercial litigation, civil disputes, and alternative dispute resolution services for corporate and private clients.
• Arbitration International and domestic arbitration services for dispute resolution across commercial matters.
• Competition and Antitrust Competition law compliance, merger clearances, cartel investigations, and regulatory advisory on antitrust matters.
• Real Estate Legal services for property transactions, development projects, leasing, and real estate litigation.
• Intellectual Property and Technology IP protection, technology transactions, AI-related advisory, data privacy, cybersecurity, and brand enforcement. Ranked Tier 1 in Asian Legal Business Asia IP Rankings.
• Tax Tax advisory, planning, controversy resolution, and estate tax matters for corporate and private clients.
• Employment and Labor Employment law advice, workplace disputes, and labor compliance matters for employers.
• Insurance Insurance regulatory, coverage, claims, and dispute resolution services for insurers and policyholders.
• Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, liquidation, and creditor advisory services, acting for liquidators, receivers, judicial managers, and trustees.
• Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation Estate planning, trust structures, family office services, and wealth management for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Awarded WealthBriefingAsia Family Office Services Legal Team Award 2026.
• White Collar and Government Investigations Criminal defense, regulatory investigations, anti-bribery, fraud, and compliance program advisory for individuals and corporations.
• Privacy and Cybersecurity Data protection compliance, privacy regulations, and cybersecurity incident response advisory.
• Private Equity Legal support for private equity transactions, fund formation, and portfolio management across ASEAN.
• Islamic Finance Sharia-compliant financing structures and Islamic finance transactions advisory.
• Energy Legal services for energy sector transactions, projects, and regulatory matters.
• Infrastructure and PPP Public-private partnership advisory and legal support for infrastructure projects.
• Construction Legal services for construction projects, contracts, and disputes in the building industry.
• Life Sciences Legal services for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology companies.
• Transportation Legal services for aviation, shipping, logistics, and transport sectors.
• Franchising and Distribution Franchise structuring, distribution agreements, and commercial arrangement advisory.
• Trade, WTO and Customs International trade compliance, customs regulations, and WTO advisory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 Dentons Rodyk lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers Singapore
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pisut & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Dentons Rodyk expanded into Thailand through combination with Pisut & Partners, establishing presence in Thailand as part of its ASEAN expansion strategy

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dentons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dentons-rodyk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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