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Freshfields

Arbitration (International)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Freshfields

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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a substantial and comprehensive commercial arbitration offering, growing in regional strength and drawing on the resources of a globally integrated practice to deliver the requisite expertise. The firm is especially sought after for investor-state arbitration mandates - where it often represents national governments - and regularly instructed in high-stakes energy, financial services and technology disputes. Its client base also includes private equity funds and construction sector clients. The team provides its own advocacy and maintains a particularly strong presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, plus a rising profile in relation to the handling of Indian disputes. It is notably developing its capabilities in the construction and general commercial arbitration spheres.

Notable practitioners

Singapore-based partner Nicholas Lingard directs the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Freshfields has outstanding capabilities in understanding both Chinese SOE clients' concerns and navigating between jurisdictions on complex unprecedented matters.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Everything is always in perfect shape and extremely professional - they know what they are doing.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Freshfields demonstrates exceptional ability in tackling multifaceted legal challenges. The team's strategic foresight, meticulous case analysis and client-centric approach ensure optimal outcomes.

    Arbitration (International) respondentAsia-Pacific

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