Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
Dentons handles arbitration work in Asia-Pacific from a number of its offices, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney, as well as through its affiliated firms in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Dentons Rodyk & Davidson team in Singapore has a long-established presence for international arbitration mandates and is regularly instructed on notable cases relating to India and Indonesia. The firm offers a strong track record handling commercial disputes such as those stemming from supply and manufacturing contracts, breach of purchase and shareholder disputes. The team is also noted for its experience on arbitration in the construction and shipping sectors.
Strengths
"The teams in Dentons Rodyk & Davidson are very strong - their technical skills are first-rate, and they can strategise well, communicating effectively with clients and counsel. They would be a team that we would want on our side for major disputes."
"The team are able to offer multifaceted and practical advice and assistance to the clients, from jurisdictional to cross-border enforcement issues."
Work highlights
Dentons acted for Southwest Pacific Bauxite in a dispute against Lasmos and its directors before HKIAC for breach of the investment management agreement and breach of fiduciary duty.
Notable practitioners
Robert Rhoda is a key contact in Hong Kong and Lawrence Teh is a key contact in Singapore.