Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
Chambers Review
Three Crowns' Singapore-based practice specialises in international commercial arbitration for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is experienced in construction disputes relating to power and infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as further afield. It regularly handles shareholder disputes. The group has represented clients in LCIA, SIAC, ICC and UNCITRAL matters and is often involved in investor-state matters.
Work Highlights
- Three Crowns represented Sacyr, one of the members of the consortium responsible for the Panama Canal locks expansion project, in a treaty claim against the Republic of Panama under the Spain-Panama BIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Three Crowns stands out from its peers because of its focus on quality work product: they are thorough, leave nothing to chance and always think several steps ahead."
"They have a great ability to break down the legal implications of highly complex technical issues and are very resourceful in anticipating and adapting to opposing counsel's shifting strategies."
"Three Crowns stands out from its peers because of its focus on quality work product: they are thorough, leave nothing to chance and always think several steps ahead."
"They have a great ability to break down the legal implications of highly complex technical issues and are very resourceful in anticipating and adapting to opposing counsel's shifting strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Daryl Chew advises companies on energy sector matters, especially those connected with the construction of power plants in South-East Asia.
"Daryl is truly first-rate. He is very responsive, commercial and technically excellent, and he works extremely hard."
"He is astute, very bright and capable, and has a strong ability to lead and manage complex arbitrations."
"We are highly satisfied with the results delivered by Daryl. He consistently demonstrates kindness and helpfulness, and he strives to make himself available during urgent situations."
Penny Martin is a Singapore-based lawyer with expertise in energy, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and intellectual property. Her work has a significant commercial focus and frequently deals with cross-border matters.
"Penny is brilliant: calm, strategic and an excellent lawyer. She has deftly built a strategy for a complex international arbitration and is an expert in her field."
"She is a great counsel possessing strong client service, sophistication and commercial vision."
Shaun Pereira is an emerging name in the arbitration space in Singapore, and is well received by clients for his work in international construction and energy arbitration.
"Shaun is a force to be reckoned with. His command of the legal and factual issues is excellent. His written advocacy is some of the best I have seen."
"We are very pleased with the outcomes provided by Shaun. His kindness and willingness to assist is exceptional, and he always endeavours to be available during critical situations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Three Crowns LLP
Singapore