Dispute Resolution (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6636 8000Chambers Review
Freshfields is a well-regarded firm with prowess in litigation and arbitration, covering banking, tax and maritime disputes. It additionally houses expertise in anti-bribery and corruption issues. Especially active advising international clients on disputes against the Indian government entities, it has deep experience of acting on state-to-state and investment treaty arbitration. It is a popular choice among corporate and banking clients for cross-border dispute mandates and among private equity clients in shareholder-related disputes.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represented Deutsche Telekom on satellite disputes and enforcement proceedings relating to an UNCITRAL BIT arbitration against the government of India regarding the cancellation of an agreement for the long-term lease of satellite capacity and spectrum.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields has excellent lawyers as well as great relationships across the globe helping to service clients in virtually any jurisdiction. The emphasis on rigour creates a culture of excellence."
"I must say they really did a good job in terms of scoping the work and keeping within the budgetof our matter."
"Freshfields has excellent lawyers as well as great relationships across the globe helping to service clients in virtually any jurisdiction. The emphasis on rigour creates a culture of excellence."
"I must say they really did a good job in terms of scoping the work and keeping within the budgetof our matter."
Notable Practitioners
Rohit Bhat is a senior associate based in the Singapore office of Freshfields. He focuses on international arbitration and has wide-ranging experience of India-connected commercial and investment treaty matters.
"Heunderstands business and is able to understand Indian clients quite well, which for us is important."
"He has a background in Indian law and is excellent."