Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

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 on arbitration-related litigation in the Singapore courts, where it often provides assistance to international firms. The Republic of the Philippines, FIMBank and Vedanta feature amongst the firm's client roster.

Notable practitioners

Kelvin Poon is head of the firm's international arbitration department.

Work Highlights

Provided by Rajah & Tann Asia
  • Rajah & Tann represented Phnom Penh SEZ in SIAC proceedings brought by its joint venture partner Colben System and its subsidiary Colben Energy Holdings for alleged breaches of a joint venture agreement.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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