Arbitration (International)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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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.
Kelvin Poon is head of the firm's international arbitration department.
Work Highlights
- 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
"Rajah & Tann's team are highly competent lawyers who delivered results in a complex matter in an extremely short time frame."
"The team invests time to get themselves acquainted with the root cause and performs analysis to suggest next steps. They also take proactive steps to involve experts on a timely basis."
"Rajah & Tann's team are highly competent lawyers who delivered results in a complex matter in an extremely short time frame."
"The team invests time to get themselves acquainted with the root cause and performs analysis to suggest next steps. They also take proactive steps to involve experts on a timely basis."
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