Arbitration (International)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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+65 6535 3600Chambers Review
A leading Singapore firm, Rajah & Tann is highlighted for its specialist arbitration practice and impressive regional range, extending to the Middle East, including especially notable coverage of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam and maintaining an acknowledged profile in Philippines-related matters. The firm is particularly noted for handling investor-state and energy cases, regularly instructed in matters involving the operations of Chinese companies in other Asian jurisdictions and highly active in disputes generated by regional construction projects. It is additionally well placed to act in arbitration-related litigation in the Singapore courts, where it often provides assistance to international firms.
Kelvin Poon is head of the firm's international arbitration department.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann represented Vedanta in two matters relating to a Singapore-seated treaty arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules arising from its claims against the Republic of India under the UK-India bilateral investment treaty, arising from India's retrospective usage of legislation to impose capital gains taxes and interest in relation to certain sale proceeds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Rajah & Tann team were responsive, highly knowledgeable and strategically aware. They were always one step ahead of the opposition and read the judge very well."
"They have deep knowledge and expertise, particularly in SIAC arbitrations. Importantly, they are culturally astute and understand what makes various parties from different cultural backgrounds tick."
"Their advice is timely and well thought out."
"The Rajah & Tann team were responsive, highly knowledgeable and strategically aware. They were always one step ahead of the opposition and read the judge very well."
"They have deep knowledge and expertise, particularly in SIAC arbitrations. Importantly, they are culturally astute and understand what makes various parties from different cultural backgrounds tick."
"Their advice is timely and well thought out."
Members
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
Andre Yeap
Avinash Pradhan
Head of Department
Ben Dominic R. Yap
Chee Siong Sim
Chuan Thye Tan
Eri Hertiawan
Francis Xavier
Kelvin Poon
Head of Department
Kim Beng Ng
Lip San Soh
Logan Leung
Quang Chau
Simon Barrie Sasmoyo
Surasak Vajasit
Industries
Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
Energy & Resources
Financial Institutions
Hospitality
Insurance & Reinsurance
Oil & Gas