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Drew & Napier LLC

Arbitration (International)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Drew & Napier LLC

About

Provided by Drew & Napier LLC

Drew & Napier’s Arbitration Practice is renowned as a top practice in the Asia Pacific region, and is listed as one of the world’s leading practices.

We represent clients from a diverse range of industries and countries, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, foreign governments, MNCs and state-owned entities.

We handle all stages of the arbitral process; from strategising to the commencement of arbitration proceedings to the final evidential hearing, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards in the Singapore Courts and beyond. We are experienced in handling matters spanning a range of governing and procedural laws, from both common law and civil law traditions.

We are frequently instructed by international law firms to act as lead counsel at arbitration hearings in Hong Kong, India, London, Milan, Shanghai, Dubai and Singapore. 

Our group comprises a strong core team which focuses almost exclusively in international arbitration, as well as eminent advocates who are well versed in arbitration practice. We have specialist arbitration lawyers who practise in specific industry sectors such as building and construction, energy & utilities, finance, commodities, information technology, intellectual property, oil & gas, property and shipping, corporate joint ventures, franchising, distribution and investments. We have capability and expertise in both commercial arbitrations and investment-treaty or investor-state arbitrations.

Read more at www.drewnapier.com.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Renowned Singaporean dispute resolution specialists Drew & Napier are active on both commercial and investor-state mandates on behalf of a multinational clientele and increasingly sought after for the arbitration of matters of international public law. The firm's clients include prominent participants in the energy and construction sectors, leading financial institutions and government agencies. The firm is extensively engaged on arbitrations with connections to virtually all parts of the Asia-Pacific region, handling all stages of the arbitral process, including enforcement, and is extolled for intense preparation and powerful advocacy.

Notable practitioners

Jimmy Yim SC is the chairman and Randolph Khoo the deputy managing director of the firm's dispute resolution department.

Work Highlights

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  • Drew & Napier represented a group of investors in a collective investor-state treaty action valued at over USD250 million against the Swiss Confederation regarding the Swiss government’s decision to write down Credit Suisse’s additional tier-1 bonds.

Strengths

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  • The team at Drew & Napier stands out for its total client focus, commercial experience and the depth of its talent.

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  • They are a very good and highly intelligent team and have some of the top counsel in town.

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Members

Provided by Drew & Napier LLC

  • Cavinder Bull

  • Wendell Wong

  • Mahesh Rai

  • Christopher Chong

  • Randolph Khoo

  • Blossom Hing

  • Jimmy Yim

  • Rakesh Kirpalani

  • Adam Maniam

  • Man Er Kong

  • Benedict Teo

  • Voon Jiet Chia

  • Shu Yan Woo

  • Gary Low

  • Yuet Min Foo

    Head of Department

  • Gerui Lim

  • Kelvin Tan

  • Kelvin Teo

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