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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
They are small, nimble, and more efficient than large firms.
They have great attention to detail and are a very well-established team with a good focus on outcomes.
They had a very deep understanding of the commercial and technical issues involved in the matter and were able to translate this in the pleadings.
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 is, I think, quite a rare character in the sense that he is phenomenally smart but also incredibly humble.
Simon stands out as a counsel who is always well prepared, highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
He is a very experienced counsel and cross-examiner.
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.
He is a very intelligent attorney.
Kevin is individually brilliant, but when he works with other people around him, he connects the whole team together and makes sure the team is brilliant as well.
He maintains good manners while being assertive and efficient; he is very good to work with.