About
Biography
Experience
Goh Kok Leong is a founding partner at Ang & Partners in Singapore, with extensive experience in commercial law, arbitration, and dispute resolution. He represents clients in both domestic and international arbitration cases, handling ad hoc and institutional proceedings. His practice covers a wide range of commercial matters, including contract and tort law, with a focus on international trade, agency, and distribution agreements. He is also involved in insurance disputes and has acted as counsel and arbitrator in various arbitration processes. His practice regularly advises clients on dispute resolution strategies such as litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Specialty
Goh Kok Leong specializes in international trade law, commercial litigation, and arbitration. His expertise includes handling complex insurance claims and regulatory issues, as well as representing clients in shipping, logistics, and dispute resolution contexts. He is adept at seeking judicial relief for arbitration matters, such as interim remedies and enforcement of arbitration awards, and promoting amicable settlements through mediation.
Education
No specific information regarding Goh Kok Leong's educational background is available from the provided sources.
- Founding Partner of Ang & Partners, specializing in shipping, international trade, insurance, and arbitration, with a reputation for handling complex disputes and providing creative solutions3.
- Highly rated by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, recognized as an experienced and practical lawyer known for straightforward advice and effective dispute resolution3.
- Regularly appointed as counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations, representing ship owners, charterers, insurers, and Protection & Indemnity Clubs35.
Law Firm
ANG & PARTNERS
Background
Education
- LLB (Hons) 1981NUS
Goh Kok Leong featured in

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How to Bring Cargo Claims in Singapore (2026): Procedure, Time‑bars, Bills of Lading & P&I Recovery
31 Aug 2026

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Electronic Bills of Lading in Singapore 2026: Validity, Title Transfer & Delivery Without Original
25 Aug 2026

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How to Appeal a Singapore Customs Decision (2026): Valuation, Classification, Seizure & Timelines
18 Aug 2026

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Enforcing Arbitral Awards in Singapore Where Sanctions or Export‑controlled Goods Are Involved
7 Aug 2026

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Agent vs Distributor in Singapore (2026): Which Should You Use for Market Entry, Liability & Enforceability?
31 Jul 2026

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How to Arrest a Ship in Singapore: Step-by-step Process, Documents, Timeline & Costs
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Goh Kok Leong's areas of expertise?
Goh Kok Leong specializes in international trade law, commercial litigation, arbitration, shipping, personal injury, logistics, insurance disputes, and dispute resolution strategies such as litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
In what types of cases does Goh Kok Leong act as counsel and arbitrator?
He acts as counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international arbitration cases, handling complex disputes involving ship owners, charterers, insurers, and Protection & Indemnity Clubs.
What are some professional recognitions received by Goh Kok Leong?
He is recognized as an experienced and practical lawyer known for straightforward advice and effective dispute resolution.
Does Goh Kok Leong have experience with dispute resolution methods?
Yes, he regularly advises clients on dispute resolution strategies, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
What industries and clients does Goh Kok Leong typically represent?
He represents clients in shipping, international trade, insurance, and dispute resolution, including ship owners, charterers, insurers, seafarers and Protection & Indemnity Clubs.
