Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
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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.
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Chambers Review
Singapore-based Drew & Napier's formidable line-up of disputes lawyers have an established reputation for handling complex, high-value arbitration. The team is active across a range of commercial cases, including construction, energy and technology disputes, with notable experience in investor-state arbitrations. The firm has argued before SIAC and ICSID, as well as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The department's impressive client base includes multinational corporations and state-owned entities, such as those involved in natural resources and telecommunications.
Work Highlights
- Drew & Napier represented Daelim Industrial in a USD250 million arbitration involving ONGC Petro Additions, regarding a contractual dispute surrounding one of Asia's largest petrochemical plants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Drew & Napier's lawyers are particularly strong commercial litigators because they are aggressive and creative at looking at alternative ways of winning cases for clients."
"They have a proven track record and the ability to simplify complicated matters."
"They have elite, talented attorneys with the business acumen to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Drew & Napier's lawyers are particularly strong commercial litigators because they are aggressive and creative at looking at alternative ways of winning cases for clients."
"They have a proven track record and the ability to simplify complicated matters."
"They have elite, talented attorneys with the business acumen to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Cavinder Bull SC is an esteemed arbitration specialist with particular expertise in energy matters before SIAC, as well as handling cases in a range of other sectors.
"I have seen him in action and he is amazing."
Jimmy Yim SC is an experienced lawyer who focuses on telecoms and construction-related issues. He is adept at working with clients from across the region.
"He's an outstanding Singaporean litigator."
"Jimmy Yim puts client needs ahead of his own and listens to what the clients need."
Mahesh Rai represents companies in natural resources, construction and other commercial disputes. He has represented clients in disputes involving corporates and government entities.
"He is extremely commercial and pragmatic."
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Members
Provided by Drew & Napier LLC
Adam Maniam
Benedict Teo
Gary Low
Gerui Lim
Man Er Kong
Rakesh Kirpalani
Shu Yan Woo
Voon Jiet Chia
Yuet Min Foo