Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite

Ashurst's Singapore office has an established team of lawyers with a focus on energy, infrastructure and construction arbitrations, maintaining a leading roster of international clients. The practice possesses experience in disputes arising across the region, including those involving Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Ashurst also acts in cases involving Korean and Japanese clients. The firm regularly appears in LNG price review negotiations and arbitrations. The team often acts in Singapore-seated arbitrations, including those before SIAC and those governed by ICC rules.

"The Ashurst team are very well organised and quick to learn technical details. They are clear, show strategic thinking and have excellent communication skills."

"They have extensive knowledge in construction law and engineering disputes, with knowledge of local conditions and strong regional contacts."

"Ashurst has an impressive team that has shown the adaptability and expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters."

Michael Weatherley is well placed to assist with construction and natural resources disputes in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as cases linked to M&A. "Michael, apart from being a very amiable person, is very technically astute. His depth of knowledge and legal expertise is extremely reassuring and his communication skills are faultless." "Michael is an outstanding lawyer with extremely good industry knowledge and commercial understanding." "Michael understands the nuances of dispute resolution and emphasises the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the client's position."