Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's well-reputed Singapore team receives strong market recognition for the quality of its investment treaty arbitration practice. The team works closely with colleagues across its network to assist clients with cross-border arbitrations, with particular experience in disputes involving Japanese parties. The firm acts on both the investor and state sides in treaty claims, and is also noted for work for energy companies and financial institutions. The arbitration team has acted in UNCITRAL arbitrations in relation to BITs, ICSID matters and proceedings in England and Wales. PTT Energy Resources, GPIX and the Republic of Korea feature on the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised the Republic of Korea on an UNCITRAL arbitration brought against it under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement by one of the world's largest hedge funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have competent lawyers who understand the needs and priorities of businesses."
"They are a seasoned legal team with deep expertise and they have a deep bench who collaborate effectively."
"When requests are made, they are delivered on time and with very good quality."
"They have competent lawyers who understand the needs and priorities of businesses."
"They are a seasoned legal team with deep expertise and they have a deep bench who collaborate effectively."
"When requests are made, they are delivered on time and with very good quality."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Lingard is highly regarded in Singapore and represents both states and MNCs in commercial and investor-state arbitrations.
"He has got tons of experience and he knows international arbitration better than anyone."
"He is a brilliant lawyer and a very good manager."
Samantha Tan is a well-regarded practitioner based in Singapore who specialises in commercial and investor-state arbitration.
"She is an up-and-coming young partner who is very dynamic and very bright."
"Samantha is an excellent counsel and an engaged lawyer who is focused on strategy and client satisfaction."
Rohit Bhat deals with international commercial and investor-state arbitrations across various industry sectors, with a specialsm in India-related disputes.
"He is a great communicator who is sensible, very responsive and provides an excellent work product."
Ranked Lawyers at
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