Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore
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Provided by Blackstone & Gold
Blackstone & Gold’s International Arbitration team is a dynamic, elite international arbitration practice in Singapore that advises clients across the Asia Pacific and beyond. The arbitration practice combines trade specialisation with investigatory and proven enforcement firepower, often deployed in crisis situations.
The firm excels through an integrated approach to arbitration – combining deep sector knowledge, jurisdictional agility alongside global litigation and enforcement capabilities. The team is frequently instructed to coordinate arbitration strategy alongside court proceedings and enforcement or parallel actions across Singapore, India, China, the Middle East, the UK, Switzerland and offshore jurisdictions. It also advises on related court applications, including interim relief, jurisdictional challenges, asset-preservation measures and enforcement proceedings
The team is particularly well regarded for its work on international trade, commodities, trade finance, credit insurance and structured finance disputes, where matters frequently involve allegations of non-payment, misrepresentation, fraud, or contractual breaches arising from cross-border transactions. It acts for global energy majors, state owned entities, insurance giants, lenders, trading houses and other companies. It has secured successful awards under SIAC, ICC, LCIA and DIAC Rules as well as specialized trade arbitrations such as GAFTA, FOSFA, RSA and LMAA.
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Blackstone & Gold are well-regarded for their ability to advice on a variety of issues such as indemnity claims, non-payment allegations and setting aside of arbitral awards. The firm has experience appearing before the SIAC, LCIA and DIAC.
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Blackstone & Gold acted for a global steel company in relation to an LCIA London arbitration arising from a claim against an insurer for non-payment by the buyer connected with alleged currency shortages in the country.
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The ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and environments is a defining characteristic of this department.
Blackstone & Gold are experienced, hard-working, bright and client-focused.
In Singapore’s arbitration space, Blackstone & Gold has been a reliable and thoughtful adviser, combining legal expertise with a strong understanding of the commercial context we operate in.
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Baldev Bhinder combines experience in arbitration with a background in litigation. He is extremely well-versed in such areas as fraud and investigations, and commodities is a particular area of expertise.
Working with Baldev has been genuinely refreshing. He combines razor-sharp legal insight with a warm, approachable style that makes even the most complex matters feel manageable.
Baldev is an excellent litigator and very knowledgeable in the commodities space. He has great grasp of the detail but is also dynamic and persuasive.
Baldev is innovative and a clever strategic thinker. He is someone you want on your team.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Baldev Bhinder
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