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DLA Piper LLP

Arbitration (International)

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


DLA Piper LLP

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP has a respected offering that is particularly admired for its impressive regional footprint and membership of a worldwide network, providing the capability to support arbitration mandates with teams based in Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. The team has recently witnessed an increase in activity involving the wider region, including Timor-Leste and Indonesia. The group is prominently active on the arbitration matters arising from the development of major construction, infrastructure and energy, and resources-related projects across the region, including a number linked to the aviation and shipping sectors. It is valued for its persuasive advocacy, excellent case management skills and sensitivity to local cultural considerations.

Notable practitioners

Sydney-based Gitanjali Bajaj and Hong Kong-based Ernest Yang co-head the Asia-Pacific international arbitration team.

Strengths

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  • DLA has an expertise in dealing with complicated arbitration and its diligent attitude and devotion impressed a lot.

    Arbitration (International) respondentGlobal
  • They are very familiar with international arbitrations conducted under popular institutional rules and well placed to advise both Chinese and foreign clients on international arbitration.

    Arbitration (International) respondentGlobal
  • I was very impressed with their ability to manage complex matters, with a good balance of number of team members across different levels of seniority and experience.

    Arbitration (International) respondentGlobal

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