Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Clifford Chance's Singapore-based team of lawyers offers a prominent practice with a highly respected bench, able to manage large commercial and treaty-related arbitrations across the region. The office is very active on disputes in the energy and financial services sectors, as well as construction and joint venture disputes. The Singapore office is heavily involved in cases involving Indian parties, including Singapore-seated arbitrations, and members of the team were instrumental in the foundation of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration. Clients of the firm include international conglomerates and contractors.
Clifford Chance maintains an active India-related practice, advising a roster of Indian financial institutions and major corporations on SIAC arbitration. The team has notable expertise in sectors such as TMT, infrastructure and energy. It advised the founder of an Indian fintech company on SIAC Emergency Arbitration proceedings that arose out of a shareholders' agreement for a business operating in QR code transactions. Nish Shetty and Kabir Singh are key contacts.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented a wind turbine manufacturer in an India-seated USD750 million arbitration, in defence of allegations of defects by an owner claiming for loss of economic value, loss of revenue, loss of reputation and increased finance costs.
Strengths
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"Clifford Chance are well equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and are very responsive."
"The firm has one of the best arbitration teams in Singapore. It's like a well-oiled machine - very thorough and professional."
"Clifford Chance are well equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and are very responsive."
"The firm has one of the best arbitration teams in Singapore. It's like a well-oiled machine - very thorough and professional."
Notable Practitioners
Nish Shetty is an experienced practitioner who has acted in SIAC and HKIAC arbitrations, among others. He has key knowledge advising clients in the energy sector. He often handles matters involving India.
"Nish has always impressed me."
Paul Sandosham is a construction arbitration specialist in Singapore with further experience representing clients in shareholder and energy disputes.
"Paul Sandosham is a thoroughly pleasant person to work with. He has maintained a calm attitude and done his job well by weaving intricate and sophisticated legal reasoning."
"He is extremely good at client and case management. He sees it all the way through."
Kabir Singh has a busy practice representing an international clientele in arbitration, especially relating to the energy sector. He has notable expertise in India-related arbitration.
"Kabir is a very good orator and is so good at explaining things to the client, at problem solving and at reality checking."
"Kabir is excellent in international arbitration, providing sound advice. He is reliable and always very well prepared."
Kate Apostolova is involved in high-value commercial and BIT arbitrations. She has significant experience acting for clients in the energy and natural resources sector.
"She is very experienced. She has advice that is productive for us."