Mahesh Rai

⚒️ What do you do?

I am an arbitration and litigation director (partner) at Drew & Napier where I head a disputes team.
I represent clients in complex disputes across a range of industries including construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, IT, shipping, energy and commodities. 

I also act as pro bono counsel in criminal matters involving the death penalty and in non-capital cases. I head the Young Members Group of the CIArb chapter in Singapore.

🏆 What is your proudest achievement?

Beyond any successful case, my proudest achievement is being a father, husband and son. After a tiring day, when I see the happy faces of my children, everything else falls away. My family makes life worth living.  

⌛ There are now 25 hours in a day! How do you spend your extra hour?

I spend that extra hour reading on areas that have nothing to do with the law. So much of our work involves reading but I still enjoy reading for pleasure.
  
🚀 If you weren't a lawyer, what would you do?

I would be a theatre actor.

😋 Your favourite food haunt (bonus points if it's off the beaten track!)

Horses for causes – Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre for Lor Mee, Old Airport Road for Char Kway Teow Hokkien Mee and Tian Tian for Chicken Rice.