Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
Contact number
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Clifford Chance's Singapore-based team of lawyers offers a prominent practice with a highly respected bench, able to manage large commercial and treaty-related arbitrations across the region. The office is very active in disputes in the energy and financial services sectors, as well as construction and joint venture disputes. The Singapore office is heavily involved in cases involving Indian parties, including Singapore-seated arbitrations, and members of the team were instrumental in the foundation of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration. Clients of the firm include international conglomerates and contractors.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented a multinational financial institution in a consolidated SIAC arbitration to recover unpaid interest owed by the respondent group of companies and their promoters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good analytical skills and they know their materials, so they have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The leading partner and the team are competent in comprehending complex technical issues."
"They have very good analytical skills and they know their materials, so they have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The leading partner and the team are competent in comprehending complex technical issues."
Notable Practitioners
Nish Shetty is an experienced practitioner who has acted in SIAC and HKIAC arbitrations, among others. He has key knowledge of advising clients in the energy sector.
"Nish Shetty is an outstanding lawyer who is excellent in many ways. He offers practical applications of the law and procedures."
Paul Sandosham is a construction arbitration specialist in Singapore with further experience representing clients in shareholder and energy disputes.
"Paul is excellent and provides an all-round high-quality service."
Kabir Singh has a busy practice representing an international clientele in arbitration, especially relating to the energy sector.
"His management is good, his advice is sound, and he provides a good commercial strategy."
"He is very good at strategising and understands the Indian WCC landscape."
Kate Apostolova has a particular specialism in international arbitration and litigation, dealing with industries such as oil and gas, mining, nuclear power, construction, finance, private equity, pharmaceuticals and technology.