Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
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Allen & Overy's Singapore office provides well-regarded international arbitration counsel supported by an excellent regional network that helps it handle matters before courts in Singapore, Hong Kong and India. The team leads a range of commercial arbitrations and additionally supports the firm's Hong Kong office in major investment treaty and energy cases. The office is active across South and South-East Asia, especially in cases connected with India, Vietnam and Thailand.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman represented BG and RIL in a London-seated arbitration against the Government of India in claims relating to oil and gas fields off the west coast of India.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide practical, timely and relevant advice, presented in a well-structured and organised way."
"They are diligent, responsive, creative and have very good communication skills."
"A&O Shearman possesses a team of excellent practitioners who are entirely capable of handling the most complex cases."
"They provide practical, timely and relevant advice, presented in a well-structured and organised way."
"They are diligent, responsive, creative and have very good communication skills."
"A&O Shearman possesses a team of excellent practitioners who are entirely capable of handling the most complex cases."
Notable Practitioners
Sheila Ahuja has been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing.
"Sheila is able to multitask and manage very well."
"Sheila is insightful, persuasive and very experienced in the arbitration field. She is one of the best partners in the international arbitration sector."
Emmanuel Jacomy is co-head of the APAC international arbitration team and specialises in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He has experience working under ICSID, ICC and LCIA rules, among numerous others.
"He has great expertise in financial matters and is probably one of the best in Asia."
"Emmanuel is the best disputes lawyer we've worked with in terms of overall strategy and knowledge of the law. He is also very nice and easygoing, and is very switched on."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Singapore