Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
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Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Our market-leading international arbitration team is known for its expertise in managing complex and substantial arbitrations worldwide. We are well versed in related court proceedings, such as jurisdiction challenges, freezing orders and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
We have represented clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of all the major institutions and trade associations, such as LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LMAA, GAFTA, UNCITRAL and ICSID.
We can help you with disputes across a wide range of sectors, including aviation, energy, international trade, commodities, shipping, and financial services.
Our expertise is reflected in the wide variety of clients for whom we act including global airlines, ship owners, energy companies, insurers, traders and entrepreneurs and sovereign governments.
We have in-depth knowledge of arbitral law and procedure – but more importantly we never lose sight of the commercial realities, pressures and priorities that our clients have to face every day.
Our expertise is reflected in the regular arbitral appointments received by our dedicated international arbitration partners. Three partners have authored books on arbitration topics and our team members regularly speak at international conferences.
In the past decade, we have handled some of the most high-profile proceedings to enforce, or resist the enforcement of, arbitral awards before the English, Hong Kong and Singapore courts.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood has a solid Singapore-based arbitration team, well recognised for its expertise in the commodities and shipping spaces. The firm demonstrates experience representing clients in proceedings related to international energy projects. Other areas of expertise include cryptocurrency and construction-related cases. Berge Bulk Shipping and Volatility Token Master Fund feature among the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood represented Volatility Token Master Fund in a SIAC arbitration against EFC Foundation in a simple agreement for future tokens dispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephenson Harwood's team are capable, plan well and are step by step in approach."
"Stephenson Harwood's team are capable, plan well and are step by step in approach."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Bailey in Singapore brings to bear valuable experience in advising on disputes in relation to energy projects and commercial contracts, with expertise in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. He has acted in cross-border disputes involving large corporates and government entities.
"He is very quick to understand the issues and what to do about it. He's smart."