Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie offers a broad range of arbitration capabilities, including activity in energy, construction and telecoms disputes. The team also handles a range of commercial cases, regularly cooperating with other Baker McKenzie offices in the region to provide a joined-up service to clients for multi-jurisdictional cases. The firm manages matters under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC and SIAC, in addition to assisting with ad hoc arbitrations held under UNCITRAL rules. Baker McKenzie's client base includes an impressive array of multinationals who are in dispute with other companies and state-owned entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The analysis provided by Baker McKenzie is in accordance with the client's needs, and the recommendations given are also very good. What's more, they can see what their clients need and respond quickly."
"The team as a whole are well-rounded as all of the team members contribute in different ways. They are also a convenient go-to law firm as they have the capability to represent us in the Singapore courts, which is sometimes necessary due to ancillary or related legal proceedings arising out of, or in connection with, arbitration."
"The analysis provided by Baker McKenzie is in accordance with the client's needs, and the recommendations given are also very good. What's more, they can see what their clients need and respond quickly."
"The team as a whole are well-rounded as all of the team members contribute in different ways. They are also a convenient go-to law firm as they have the capability to represent us in the Singapore courts, which is sometimes necessary due to ancillary or related legal proceedings arising out of, or in connection with, arbitration."
Notable Practitioners
Nandakumar Ponniya has led commercial and investment arbitrations before SIAC and is especially recognised for his focus on construction and contractual issues. He is particularly adept at handling arbitrations related to the energy and natural resources sector.
"Nandakumar Ponniya has excellent advocacy skills and has the commercial savvy to understand the needs of clients. He is also able to adequately and satisfactorily pick up on arguments made by opposing counsel and respond to them off the cuff."