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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has standout arbitration capability coupled with an unrivalled breadth of regional coverage, including experience in handling matters involving Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, attracting custom from both blue-chip private sector players and governments. The firm is especially noted for its handling of investment treaty, energy and resources, and construction disputes. The team offers niche strengths in public international law and human rights issues, and is increasingly active in arbitrations involving allegations of fraud. It is further distinguished by its commitment to conducting its own advocacy.

Notable practitioners

Simon Chapman KC, based in Hong Kong, is the firm's regional head of Asia disputes. Alastair Henderson heads the firm's arbitration practice in South-East Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production and Addax Petroleum on a SIAC arbitration arising out of the acquisition of a 49% stake in a UK North Sea joint venture, now majority owned by Spanish oil major Repsol. The dispute was settled with a USD2.1 billion transaction whereby Repsol will acquire Sinopec's 49% share in Repsol Sinopec Resources UK.

Strengths

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