Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Highly Regarded
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
About
Provided by Breakpoint LLC
Breakpoint's arbitration team is spearheaded by KC Lye and Darius Chan, both of whom sit as arbitrators regularly. The firm handles a range of sophisticated arbitration matters administered by major arbitration institutions. Matters which the team has advised and acted in include financing, power and infrastructure, banking, pharmaceuticals, technology, crypto and tax disputes. Notably, the firm also advises and act in investor-state disputes for both investors and States.
Recent examples of notable work include:
- Representing a pharmaceutical manufacturer in a claim against other manufacturers in an SIAC arbitration governed by English law
- Representing a Middle Eastern entity in an SIAC arbitration against a financial institution over a hedging master agreement on sanction-related issues
- Representing an Asian host state in a USD20m dispute relating to a long-term Power Purchase Agreement in an UNCITRAL arbitration
- Representing a European multinational conglomerate in SIAC arbitrations against joint venture parties over joint venture agreements and loan agreements concerning operations in various Asian states
- Representing a Singapore listed company subsidiary in a joint venture dispute over the running of a power plant in a South East Asian country in Singapore Court proceedings and SIAC arbitration
Chambers Review
Breakpoint LLC is a Singapore-based dispute resolution boutique law firm. The team has a solid track record of acting for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors and is also able to service those in the engineering and cryptocurrency fields. Disputes arising out of power purchase agreements and construction contracts are regularly handled by the team. It is well placed to assist with SIAC matters.
Strengths
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"Breakpoint provide meticulous attention to detail, a strategic and tactical thinking and approach, and end-to-end knowledge of the arbitration process."
"They are able to competently handle a broad range of complicated and contentious matters."
"They are highly responsive and offer clear guidance on options and what to do even under time pressure."
"Breakpoint provide meticulous attention to detail, a strategic and tactical thinking and approach, and end-to-end knowledge of the arbitration process."
"They are able to competently handle a broad range of complicated and contentious matters."
"They are highly responsive and offer clear guidance on options and what to do even under time pressure."
Notable Practitioners
KC Lye in Singapore has a fairly diverse practice spanning oil and gas and energy matters, as well as those in the technology space.
"KC Lye is an exceptional and extremely experienced arbitration practitioner."
"KC Lye is our go-to person on all matters of Singaporean law."
Darius Chan has noted arbitration experience within the areas of energy, pharmaceuticals, corporate joint ventures and infrastructure, and has undertaken work on ICSID and PCA matters.
"Darius provided advice and followed up very efficiently."
"I would consider him to be a thought leader in arbitration, as he is always coming up with new things."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Industries
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Banking and Finance
Building and Construction
Cryptocurrency trading
Energy Projects
FMCG
Infrastructure
Pharmaceutical
Real Estate