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Baker McKenzie

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Our Disputes Resolution lawyers are recognized around the world as leaders in litigation and arbitration. Our Singappre Disputes Resolution team handles a variety of regional and cross-border disputes arising from commercial, financial and infrastructure transactions, as well as regulatory investigations. We have high-profile, eminently respected lawyers who have thorough knowledge of the rules, procedures and cultural dynamics of the world’s leading arbitration institutions and are deeply involved in their national arbitral institutions and associations.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite - Singapore

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers a broad range of arbitration capabilities, including activity in energy, construction and telecoms disputes. The team also handles a range of commercial cases, regularly cooperating with other Baker McKenzie offices in the region to provide a joined-up service to clients for multi-jurisdictional cases. The firm manages matters under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC and SIAC, in addition to assisting with ad hoc arbitrations held under UNCITRAL rules. Baker McKenzie's client base includes an impressive array of multinationals that are in dispute with other companies and state-owned entities.

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Strengths

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  • The firm was able to get things delivered on time and with immaculate quality.

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  • They are pragmatic and clear-sighted about the relative merits of a particular argument.

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  • Bakers were very responsive and organised.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nandakumar Ponniya
    Nandakumar Ponniya

    Nandakumar Ponniya

    Nandakumar Ponniya has led commercial and investment arbitrations before SIAC and is especially recognised for his focus on construction and contractual issues. He is particularly adept at handling arbitrations related to the energy and natural resources sector.

    • Nandakumar is the consummate professional adviser. He is calm, considered, rational and strategic.

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  • Richard Allen
    Richard Allen

    Richard Allen

    Richard Allen regularly acts in complex commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration matters. He has particular expertise in disputes involving the oil and gas, power, commodities and aviation industries.

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