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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Highly Regarded - Singapore
What the Team is Known For
Dunbar & Lim Chambers in Singapore was created in October 2023 by well-known arbitration lawyers Simon Dunbar and Kevin Lim. The lawyers are well versed in international arbitration held under ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and HKIAC rules. The team often handles cases in the engineering, power and manufacturing sectors. The practice regularly handles multi-jurisdictional cases, including those involving the Philippines and India.
Strengths
Being extremely client-oriented, they are extremely responsive to clients. This is not only true in terms of their speed of response, but also in terms of addressing the clients' substantive concerns.
The team is knowledgeable, commercially minded, and highly responsive. It quickly grasps the core issues and provides practical advice without delay, which is especially valuable.
Working with Dunbar & Lim is a pleasure; they are approachable, responsive and extremely reliable. They are willing to immerse themselves in highly complex technical issues.
Notable practitioners
Simon Dunbar has led corporate arbitrations in the energy and natural resources sphere across the region. His expertise includes shareholder and joint venture disputes.
Simon possesses deep international arbitration experience and excellent cross-examination skills. He is always well-prepared, flexible in complex disputes, and offers innovative solutions.
He is extremely dedicated to his clients and their matters, and often goes above and beyond to deliver results. He is an immense pleasure to work with.
Simon is excellent. He is a great leader, advocate and lawyer.
Kevin Lim is an increasingly recognised name in the Singapore arbitration scene, demonstrating key expertise advising international clientele on complex proceedings relating to energy, infrastructure and construction, among others.
Kevin demonstrates strong legal expertise and commercial awareness. He quickly identifies the core issues of a case and provides strategic solutions.
Kevin Lim's work-rate and attention to detail is impressive. He also possesses a fine tactical mind, always keeping in mind the client's objectives.
Kevin is a great advocate and superb lawyer.