About

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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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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite - Singapore
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Singapore-based Drew & Napier's formidable line-up of disputes lawyers have an established reputation for handling complex, high-value arbitration. The team is active across a range of commercial cases, including construction, energy and technology disputes, with notable experience in investor-state arbitrations. The firm has argued before SIAC and ICSID, as well as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The department's impressive client base includes multinational corporations and state-owned entities, such as those involved in natural resources and telecommunications.

Work Highlights

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  • Drew & Napier represented the respondent Daelim Industrial in a USD434.7 million arbitration against ONGC Petro Additions, arising out of the termination of an L+EPC contract for the construction of a petrochemical plant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cavinder Bull SC
1
Cavinder Bull SC
1
Band 1

Cavinder Bull SC is an esteemed arbitration specialist with particular expertise in energy matters before SIAC, as well as handling cases in a range of other sectors.

"Cavinder Bull SC is sharp, quick and gives clear advice. He inspires confidence."

Jimmy Yim SC
4
Jimmy Yim SC
4
Band 4

Jimmy Yim SC is an experienced lawyer who focuses on telecoms and construction-related issues. He is adept at working with clients from across the region.

"Jimmy is a very strong advocate. He is extremely articulate and effective in oral advocacy."

Mahesh Rai
4
Mahesh Rai
4
Band 4

Mahesh Rai represents companies in natural resources, construction and other commercial disputes. He has represented clients in disputes involving corporates and government entities.

"Mahesh is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He is smart and practical."

Ranked Lawyers at
Drew & Napier LLC

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Singapore

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Cavinder Bull SC
1
Cavinder Bull SC
1
Band 1
Jimmy Yim SC
4
Jimmy Yim SC
4
Band 4
Mahesh Rai
4
Mahesh Rai
4
Band 4

Members

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Adam Maniam

Benedict Teo

Gary Low

Gerui Lim

Man Er Kong

Rakesh Kirpalani

Shu Yan Woo

Voon Jiet Chia

Yuet Min Foo