Department profile

Arbitration (International)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

About

Provided by Drew & Napier LLC

Drew & Napier LLC’s International 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 across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions, including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, multinational corporations, state-owned entities and foreign governments.

We advise on every stage of the arbitral process, from strategy and the commencement of proceedings to evidential hearings and the enforcement of awards in Singapore and overseas. Our lawyers are experienced in disputes involving diverse governing and procedural laws from both common law and civil law traditions.

We are regularly instructed by international law firms to act as lead counsel in arbitrations in major centres including Singapore, Hong Kong, India, London, Milan, Shanghai and Dubai.

Our team comprises dedicated international arbitration practitioners, eminent advocates and sector specialists with experience in construction, energy and utilities, finance, commodities, technology, intellectual property, oil and gas, property, shipping, joint ventures, franchising, distribution and investments. We handle both commercial arbitrations and investment treaty or investor-state disputes.

For more information, please visit: https://www.drewnapier.com/Our-Expertise/International-Arbitration

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

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

Provided by Chambers

The team at Drew & Napier stands out for its total client focus, commercial experience and the depth of its talent.
Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific
They are a very good and highly intelligent team and have some of the top counsel in town.
Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific