Drew & Napier LLC, Arbitration (International) | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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Drew & Napier’s Arbitration Practice is renowned as a top practice in the Asia Pacific region, and is listed as one of the world’s leading practices.

We represent clients from a diverse range of industries and countries, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, foreign governments, MNCs and state-owned entities.

We handle all stages of the arbitral process; from strategising to the commencement of arbitration proceedings to the final evidential hearing, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards in the Singapore Courts and beyond. We are experienced in handling matters spanning a range of governing and procedural laws, from both common law and civil law traditions.

We are frequently instructed by international law firms to act as lead counsel at arbitration hearings in Hong Kong, India, London, Milan, Shanghai, Dubai and Singapore.

Our group comprises a strong core team which focuses almost exclusively in international arbitration, as well as eminent advocates who are well versed in arbitration practice. We have specialist arbitration lawyers who practise in specific industry sectors such as building and construction, energy & utilities, finance, commodities, information technology, intellectual property, oil & gas, property and shipping, corporate joint ventures, franchising, distribution and investments. We have capability and expertise in both commercial arbitrations and investment-treaty or investor-state arbitrations.

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Renowned Singaporean dispute resolution specialists Drew & Napier are active on both commercial and investor-state mandates on behalf of a multinational clientele and increasingly sought after for the arbitration of matters of international public law. The firm's clients include prominent participants in the energy and construction sectors, leading financial institutions and government agencies. The firm is extensively engaged on arbitrations with connections to virtually all parts of the Asia-Pacific region, handling all stages of the arbitral process, including enforcement, and is extolled for intense preparation and powerful advocacy.

Notable practitioners

Jimmy Yim SC is the chairman and Randolph Khoo the deputy managing director of the firm's dispute resolution department.

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Work Highlights

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Drew & Napier represented a group of investors in a collective investor-state treaty action valued at over USD200 million against the Swiss Confederation. The dispute relates to the Swiss government’s unprecedented decision to write down Credit Suisse’s Additional Tier-1 bonds.

Strengths

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They have a full range of lawyers with different expertise, each with their own unique approach to solving complex matters.