Arbitration (International)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
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Provided by Freshfields
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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/international-arbitration/
Chambers Review
Freshfields has a substantial and comprehensive commercial arbitration offering, growing in regional strength and drawing on the resources of a globally integrated practice to deliver the requisite expertise. The firm is especially sought after for investor-state arbitration mandates - where it often represents national governments - and regularly instructed in high-stakes energy, financial services and technology disputes. Its client base also includes private equity funds and construction sector clients. The team provides its own advocacy and maintains a particularly strong presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, plus a rising profile in relation to the handling of Indian disputes. It is notably developing its capabilities in the construction and general commercial arbitration spheres.
Singapore-based partner Nicholas Lingard directs the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented the Republic of Korea in an UNCITRAL arbitration brought against it under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement by Elliott Associates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very task-oriented and meticulous. The systematic way in which they collect evidence and discern its significance to the case is very useful from the perspective of instructed counsel."
"They have competent lawyers who understand needs and priorities of businesses."
"They are a seasoned legal team with deep expertise and they have a deep bench who collaborate effectively."
"They are very task-oriented and meticulous. The systematic way in which they collect evidence and discern its significance to the case is very useful from the perspective of instructed counsel."
"They have competent lawyers who understand needs and priorities of businesses."
"They are a seasoned legal team with deep expertise and they have a deep bench who collaborate effectively."