Arbitration (International)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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+65 6535 0733About
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
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.
Read more at www.drewnapier.com.
Chambers Review
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. China National Petroleum, Dragages Singapore and Goldbell Engineering are clients of the firm.
Jimmy Yim SC is the chairman and Randolph Khoo the deputy managing director of the firm's dispute resolution department.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier represented Daelim Industrial in a USD434.7 million arbitration against ONGC Petro Additions arising out of the termination of an L+EPC contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a pleasant experience working with Drew & Napier. They are very effective in their strategy, the way they execute their strategy is effective from a cost perspective and the performance is on par with firms from the US and UK."
"The team is efficient, professional and always available. They provide very short turnaround time, understand the client’s needs very well and are able to provide a good, practical solution."
"It is a pleasant experience working with Drew & Napier. They are very effective in their strategy, the way they execute their strategy is effective from a cost perspective and the performance is on par with firms from the US and UK."
"The team is efficient, professional and always available. They provide very short turnaround time, understand the client’s needs very well and are able to provide a good, practical solution."
Members
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Adam Maniam
Benedict Teo
Gary Low
Gerui Lim
Kelvin Tan
Man Er Kong
Rakesh Kirpalani
Head of Department
Shu Yan Woo
Voon Jiet Chia
Yuet Min Foo