Clifford Chance has a broad range of experience navigating cases through different arbitrational forums such as the ICC, SIAC, and ICSID. The team has in-depth knowledge of disputes across a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, oil and gas, aviation, and energy. The international arbitration and dispute resolution practice is co-headed by Nish Shetty and Paul Sandosham. Shetty regularly assists private equity funds, multinational corporations, and major financial institutions. Sandosham specialises in disputes relating to large-scale development projects, including powerplants, industrial buildings, and oil refineries. With more than two decades of experience, Kabir Singh is another integral member of the team, who is skilled with handling complex investment disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP continues to prove itself as a market leading firm for international arbitration. The practice is headed by Alastair Henderson, who has a wealth of experience handling matters across a wide range of sectors, including transport, infrastructure, and commercial contract disputes. Tomas Furlong is recommended for his expertise with matters relating to oil and gas, particularly LNG price reviews. Gitta Satryani and Daniel Waldek are further standout members of the team. Satryani is skilled with commercial arbitrations; she also has experience with treaty claims and regularly advises clients on investment structuring in order to maximise investment treaty protection. Waldek is recommended for complex construction claims, especially for projects in the ASEAN region.

The international arbitration team at King & Spalding LLP is ‘distinguished by its deep expertise and extensive experience in handling complex disputes’. The practice is co-headed by Nils Eliasson, whose widespread capabilities extends to disputes involving M&A, joint ventures, and construction projects. Leading the team alongside him, Wade Coriell splits his time between the offices in Singapore and Houston. Elodie Dulac is recommended for her skill with handling investment treaty arbitrations, while Anisha Sud specialises in complex commercial disputes in the energy sector. Jia Lin Hoe and Jun Bautista are also notable members of the team with experience navigating high-value disputes involving various jurisdictions across Asia.

WongPartnership LLP houses a ‘highly professional, diverse and extremely knowledgeable’ team, which advises on disputes across a broad range of sectors such as energy, oil and gas, healthcare, and technology. Chou Sean Yu heads the litigation and disputes team, while Koh Swee Yen leads the international arbitration practice. Described as ‘an expert in arbitration and a well-recognised individual in the legal community’, Koh acts for both prominent companies and sovereign governments. Wendy Lin is another recommended member of the team with expertise in navigating high-value commercial disputes. Joel Quek is also noted for his experience with investment treaty arbitrations. The team is strengthened with the addition of Daniel Gaw, who joined from Dechert in January 2024.

The international arbitration practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP is co-led by Dinesh Dhillon, Chong Yee Leong, and Ramesh Selvaraj. Chong focuses on disputes relating to construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy. With more than two decades of experience, Dhillon regularly advises multinational companies and sovereign states in arbitration cases; he also acts for clients in challenging arbitration awards before the Singapore courts. Selvaraj has experience in navigating complex commercial disputes. Tay Yong Seng is another key member of the team, who is noted for his strength in handling arbitration cases involving product liability issues and large-scale industrial accidents.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow acts for clients operating across a broad range of industries, including energy, construction and engineering, financial services, and aviation. Further to this, the team also has experience in advising on bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. Spearheading the practice, Nandakumar Ponniya regularly assists state-owned enterprises, large international companies, and governments with resolving disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. Ashish Chugh and Richard Allen are also prominent members of the team. Chugh has a broad range of experience navigating institutional arbitration rules under the ICC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL. Allen is recommended for his expertise in commercial and international investments disputes.

Drew & Napier LLC’s ‘excellent international arbitration team’ counts financial institutions, foreign governments, multinational corporations and state-owned entities among its key roster of clients, showcasing stellar experience in high-value international commercial arbitrations and investment-treaty arbitrations. The practice stands out for its expertise across the construction and infrastructure, energy and utilities, insurance, finance, commodities, technology, property and shipping, and healthcare sectors. Esteemed arbitration practitioner Cavinder Bull SC leads the team alongside Randolph Khoo, whose caseload features disputes involving the China market, and ‘outstanding advocate’ Siraj Omar SC. Other key contacts in the group include Lin Shumin, who is ‘exceptional in her ability to understand key issues very quickly’, and Mahesh Rai, who is praised as ‘a fierce advocate’ in construction and infrastructure arbitration cases.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer regularly advises household brand-name clients that operate in the energy, consumer goods, and automotive sectors. The team also has a strength in navigating complex investor-state disputes. Praised for his ‘deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes’, Nicholas Lingard leads the practice; he has a wealth of experience acting for private equity firms in high-value claims arising out of M&A. Samantha Tan frequently acts for high-net-worth individuals, large corporations, and governments. Standing out for his ‘remarkable dedication, expertise, and capability in managing complex legal disputes’, Rohit Bhat is another recommended member of the team.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has extensive experience handling complex arbitration matters across a variety of sectors, including construction, technology, hospitality, and financial services. Co-heading the practice, Kelvin Poon SC is skilled with navigating cases across different institutional arbitrational rules, including the SIAC, ICC, and UNCTRAL. Avinash Pradhan leads the team alongside him. Andre Yeap stands out for his capabilities with acting for sovereign states and multinational corporations in complex disputes. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Francis Xavier is another notable member of the team, who has experience advising on bilateral investment treaty disputes.

Matthew Secomb heads the international arbitration practice at White & Case Pte. Ltd. The team has a broad range of experience, which encompasses commercial, energy, and construction disputes. Further to this, the team also assists governments and corporations with international investment treaty arbitrations. Secomb has experience navigating different arbitration forums such as the AIAC, DIAC, and SIAC. Aditya Singh and Philip Tan are further stand out members of the team. Singh has a particular expertise in navigating matters involving India, while Philip Tan is experienced with LNG price disputes and investor-state arbitrations.

A&O Shearman has a particular strength in navigating complex investment treaty arbitration. The team also regularly advises on disputes across a variety of sectors such as energy, construction, telecoms, and banking and finance. The practice is co-led by Sheila Ahuja and Emmanuel Jacomy. Ahuja caters to a diverse client base, which includes global energy companies, private equity funds, sovereign states, and large corporations. Described as ‘a superstar in the making’, Jae Hee Suh is another core member of the team, who regularly advises on matters involving South Korea.

Ashurst ADTLaw houses a ‘very personable, professional, and responsive’ team that advises across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, and financial services. Spearheading the practice, Rob Palmer is skilled in handling disputes involving large-scale renewable energy projects. Sylvia Tee has a wide range of experience acting in arbitrations under numerous procedural rules, including the SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. Described as ‘exceptional’ and ‘an excellent advocate and draftsman’, Michael Weatherley is another recommended member of the team.

Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore offers a comprehensive service that covers all aspects of the arbitration process from proceedings through to the enforcement of arbitral awards. Leading the international arbitration practice, Prakash Pillai frequently acts for clients in high-value cross-border matters; his experience spans across multiple sectors, including trade and commodities, construction and engineering, and employment. Junxiang Koh is another key lawyer in the team, who has experience assisting both companies and individuals from various jurisdictions with complex commercial disputes.

Davinder Singh Chambers advises on all stages of the international arbitration process, from negotiations and proceedings to the enforcement of arbitral awards. The ‘highly skilled’ team is led by Davinder Singh SC, who has extensive capabilities handling high-value commercial disputes. Jaikanth Shankar is another prominent lawyer in the team with experience advising on a wide range of matters, including shareholder and contractual disputes. David Fong is also noted for his in-depth knowledge of arbitration cases across different sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Lawrence Teh and Herman Jeremiah co-lead the ‘excellent’ team at Dentons Rodyk. With an intricate understanding of the shipping sector, Teh is recommended for disputes relating to commodities, international trade, and transport. Jeremiah has significant experience resolving joint venture and shareholder disputes; he also advises on investment treaty issues. Kirindeep Singh is a further standout lawyer, who is skilled with handling complex construction cases. The team has particular experience advising Chinese state-owned corporations and Indonesian companies.

Duxton Hill Chambers houses a team of ‘sharp, dedicated, committed, hardworking and persuasive’ advocates. Described as ‘an exceptional counsel and litigator’, Toby Landau KC has a wealth of experience working on commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Jern-Fei Ng KC is skilled in navigating cases under different arbitration rules, including the SIAC, UNCITRAL, and SIAC. Colin Liew is another recommended lawyer, who has broad sector capabilities that extend to oil and gas, commodities, and banking and finance. The practice regularly advises governments, multinational companies, and high-net-worth individuals.

Jones Day frequently advises on complex disputes across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, shipping, energy, and mining. The team has extensive experience handling arbitrations under different rules and procedures such as the SIAC, ICC, AIAC, and ICSID. Described as ‘clever, hardworking, and client focused’, Zachary Sharpe leads the practice. Sharpe regularly handles matters involving different jurisdictions, including South Korea, China, and India. Jeremy Wonil Chang is also noted for his experience advising on disputes relating to large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

Linklaters has a breadth of experience handling arbitrations under the rules of the SIAC, ICC, CIETAC, and ICSID. Praised for her ‘outstanding judgement’, practice head Jelita Pandjaitan specialises in resolving disputes within the financial services and resources sectors. Leading the team alongside her, Andrew Battisson is skilled in handling investor-state and complex commercial arbitrations; he also has experience with the enforcement of arbitral awards. Rebecca James is another recommended member of the team with broad sector capabilities, including energy, infrastructure, and telecoms.

Mayer Brown has a particular strength in resolving disputes in the energy industry, including matters relating to LNG pricing reviews, renewable power, and oil and gas. Leading the team with more than two decades of experience in the field, Yu-Jin Tay is skilled in handling arbitrations involving various jurisdictions such as South Korea, India, and Japan. Kay-Jannes Wegner is a further stand out lawyer, who has experience navigating disputes across a broad range of sectors, including construction, telecoms, and pharmaceuticals.

Norton Rose Fulbright houses a team of ‘highly skilled professionals with deep experience in handling complex arbitrations’. Practice head Katie Chung has broad experience handling arbitrations under different rules, including the ICC, SIAC and HKIAC. Having joined the firm in November 2023 from Hogan Lovells, Kent Phillips leads the team alongside her. Kent is especially skilled in handling disputes relating to oil and gas, energy, and M&A transactions. Praised for his ‘exceptional analytical skills’, Lukas Lim is another integral member of the team.

Pinsent Masons MPillay focuses on handling high-value arbitrations that arise out of energy and infrastructure project disputes. Further to this, the team also has experience challenging and enforcing arbitral awards. Spearheading the practice, Sam Boyling has significant capabilities advising on large-scale projects relating to renewable energy powerplants, road and rail transport, as well as mining and mineral processing. With more than two decades of experience, Frédéric Gillion is another go-to lawyer in the team for complex construction disputes.

Housing an ‘absolutely brilliant team of international arbitrators’, Reed Smith LLP often advises on matters across a broad range of sectors such as shipping, commodities, energy, and natural resources. Praised for having ‘an extremely incisive, logical, and tactical mind’, Timothy Cooke leads the team; he has a wealth of experience navigating shareholder and investor disputes. Joyce Fong is another recommended member of the team, who possesses an in-depth understanding of major arbitral institution rules, including the SIAC, ICC and GAFTA.

Stephenson Harwood LLP regularly advises on matters within the maritime, construction, and energy sectors. The team’s collective experience spans across numerous major arbitral institution rules such as the SCMA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and SIAC. The practice is co-headed by Chris Bailey, Michelle Yong, and Daryll Ng. Bailey focuses on complex cross-border commercial disputes. Both Ng and Yong are recommended for arbitrations related to shipping. Rebecca Crookenden is also noted for her experience advising on international trade cases. John Simpson departed the firm in April 2024.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP acts on a wide range of international arbitrations with a growing presence in energy, hospitality, and construction sectors. Leading the team, Akshay Kishore regularly advises on disputes involving India and ASEAN jurisdictions; he has experience handling work relating to powerplants, road and rail infrastructure projects, pipelines, and shipping. Jonathan Choo and Lijun Chui departed the firm in December 2023 and June 2024 respectively.

Blackstone & Gold have a notable strength in navigating complex disputes relating to commodities and international trade. The ‘dedicated’ team has experience with different arbitral institution rules, including the SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. Heading the practice, the ‘exceptional’ Baldev Bhinder regularly advises clients such as global traders, financiers, and miners. Described as ‘one of the most hardworking disputes lawyers you will ever meet’, Ramandeep Kaur is another standout lawyer in the team.

Breakpoint LLC houses a team of ‘very skilled arbitration lawyers who represent clients from a wide range of jurisdictions’. Heading the practice, KC Lye has more than two decades of experience advising on matters relating to oil and gas, aviation, and commercial fraud. Darius Chan is a ‘brilliant lawyer’ with a focus on cross-border investment disputes. Kishan Pillay is recommended for his skill in navigating complex construction issues.

Hailed for its ‘exceptional expertise and dedication in international arbitration’, CMS Holborn Asia has experience handling complex disputes from a variety of sectors such as technology, infrastructure and construction, and real estate. The practice is co-led by Lakshanthi Fernando, Kelvin Aw, and Lynette Chew. Asya Jamaludin is another notable member of the team, who regularly advises on matters relating to energy, international trade, and commodities. Jonathan Warne retired from practice in February 2024.

Counting multinationals, governments, and high-net worth individuals among its key roster of clients, boutique firm Dunbar & Lim Chambers LLC showcases a ‘wealth of experience in international arbitration’, particularly joint venture, energy, technology, telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, and investor-state disputes. ‘Standout partners’ Simon Dunbar and Kevin Lim jointly lead the team.

The international arbitration team at HFW Singapore LLP stands out for its expertise in maritime disputes, with additional experience in handling oil and gas, commodities and trade cases. Counting oil, gas and mining majors and supermajors, multinational traders and banks, exchanges carbon and technology companies among his key roster of clients, Dan Perera focuses on energy, resources, carbon and distributed ledger technology disputes. Perera jointly leads the team alongside Adam Richardson, who handles international trade and commodities cases. Other key contacts in the group include Suzanne Meiklejohn and Helen Lee.

‘An excellent team’, K&L Gates Straits Law LLC focuses on investment treaty disputes under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, with additional experience in international arbitrations relating to M&A and shareholder disputes, and offshore construction cases. Investment treaty arbitrations feature greatly in practice leader Raja Bose’s caseload, while Henry Kim handles disputes arising out of commodities trading, shipping, energy, and power infrastructure projects.

The ‘tightly-knit, collegiate and industrious’ team at LVM Law Chambers LLC handles a range of disputes across the shipping, insurance, construction and aviation industries, with additional experience advising on cases involving Chinese parties with interests in construction, technology, infrastructure, and private equity sectors. Joint managing partner Joseph Lee leads the team, and Mohd Haireez is noted for his expertise in international trade and shipping disputes.

The ‘incredibly dedicated and savvy team’ at Mishcon de Reya LLP represents corporations and government bodies in contractual disputes, with demonstrable experience across the energy, fintech and cryptocurrency, international trade, leisure, technology and telecoms sectors. ‘A clever, tenacious lawyer with an excellent eye for detail’, Gavin Margetson jointly leads the team alongside Henry Winter, who ‘brings with him dynamism in approaching’ international commercial and investor-state arbitration cases.

Housing a team of ‘highly professional and dedicated lawyers’, Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC handles disputes concerning cross-border investment, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and showcases demonstrable experience across the construction and engineering, energy and resources, and insurance and reinsurance arenas. Praised as ‘strategic, user-friendly and highly responsive’, Pardeep Khosa counts government bodies, statutory boards, listed companies, and high net-worth individuals among his key roster of clients, and jointly leads the team alongside Wendy Tan, who handles energy, maritime, commodities and international trade disputes.

‘A formidable force in resolving cross-border disputes’, the international arbitration team at Providence Law Asia LLC represents a range of clients, from multinational corporations, governments and state-owned entities to funds and financial institutions. ‘Excellent in advocacy, astute in strategy and wise in counsel’, Abraham Vergis SC leads the team alongside Zhuo Jiaxiang, who focuses on construction and engineering disputes, and Asiyah Arif, whose ‘exceptional legal acumen is matched by her unwavering commitment to client success’.

The ‘professional, personable, approachable and readily available’ international arbitration team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP handles a range of disputes across the banking and financial services, shipping and commodities, energy, and transport and logistics sectors. Noted for his track record in international arbitration cases involving parties based in India, Sarjit Singh Gill SC jointly leads the team alongside David Chan, who has experience in international commercial arbitrations and corporate and shareholders disputes.

Counting multinational corporations, governments bodies, state-owned companies and high-profile individuals among its key roster of clients, Sidley Austin LLP maintains a track record in cross-border arbitration cases, showcasing demonstrable experience across the life sciences, energy and infrastructure, real estate, financial services, technology, insurance and shipping sectors. ‘Highly intelligent and formidable’ Tai-Heng Cheng leads the team, and is also the global co-head of the firm’s international arbitration and trade practice. ‘Outstanding’ Jennifer Lim is another key contact in the team.

Housing a team of ‘exceptionally intelligent and strategic thinkers’, Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its expertise in energy, shipping, commodities and infrastructure disputes, and counts multinational corporations and sovereign states among its key roster of clients. Barry Stimpson jointly leads the team alongside Rodman Bundy, who has considerable experience in international commercial and investment arbitrations. Other key contacts in the group include Chris Swart, who focuses on international trade and shipping disputes arising out of the commodities industry, and Joel Cockerell.

‘A premier international arbitration boutique’, Three Crowns LLP acts for domestic and international clients in cross-border disputes across the energy, construction and financial services sectors, with additional expertise in handling investment treaty cases. Praised as ‘highly reliable for complex and high-value disputes’, Daryl Chew jointly leads the team alongside Simon Elliot, who represents clients in commercial and treaty proceedings. Penny Martin is another key contact in the group.

Counting regional and multinational corporations among its key roster of clients, TSMP Law Corporation showcases demonstrable experience in commercial and corporate arbitration, particularly investment and shareholder disputes. ‘An exceptional advocate’, Thio Shen Yi SC leads the team and is noted for his expertise in construction and engineering cases.