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Baker McKenzie

Arbitration (International)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Baker McKenzie

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie fields a globally resourced practice with impressively broad regional coverage, combining a solid presence in the primary hubs with notable niche offerings in such jurisdictions as Kazakhstan, Vietnam, India and the Philippines. The practice regularly engages in cross-practice group collaboration to provide supporting expertise for disputes in the joint venture, energy, construction, technology and intellectual property spheres, acting for both multinational companies and state-owned entities. The team is also a significant contributor to thought leadership on international arbitration through the agency of yearbooks, primers and online knowledge platforms.

Notable practitioners

Singapore-based principal Nandakumar Ponniya heads the firm's Asia-Pacific international arbitration group.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie offers international vision and professionalism, rich experience in handling arbitration cases and understanding of the situation in the Chinese mainland.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They are highly communicative, detail-oriented and consistently proactive in anticipating potential risks and guiding us through each phase with clarity and confidence.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their advice is incisive and stellar, and they are able to get things delivered on time and with immaculate quality.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific

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