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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 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. Eurus Energy, PTT Energy Resources and the Republic of Korea feature on the firm's client roster.

Notable practitioners

Singapore-based partner Nicholas Lingard directs the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represented GPIX in an arbitration against the Government of India under the India-Mauritius BIT regarding the termination of licences for ground handling services at seven airports in India.

Strengths

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"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer understands the needs of companies active in the Korean or other Asian markets very well, as the team has been advising on disputes in the region for a long time."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

"They are very respectful of everyone's time and try to be very efficient in meetings. They are very effective, keep us in the loop, stick to the internal deadline, and we're never left wondering where is the draft they promised us."

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global