Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Elite - Singapore
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills has a Singapore-based team of legal specialists in oil and gas, construction and infrastructure arbitration, with a good track record of appearing on complex BIT disputes. The team conducts its own advocacy in proceedings around the region and beyond, offering expertise across a variety of commercial disputes as well as international public law disputes. The practice is effective in disputes arising out of joint ventures, M&A and concession agreements. Herbert Smith Freehills handles disputes emanating from across South-East, South and East Asia, including cases involving Thai and Chinese parties. The firm often argues in SIAC-seated arbitrations but also has experience in ICC arbitrations.
Foreign desks
Herbert Smith Freehills regularly handles international arbitration involving Indonesian entities. Areas of expertise include natural resources and oil and gas. Gitta Satryani is a key contact for the firm's Indonesia desk.
Notable practitioners
Alastair Henderson is particularly active in energy and natural resources, construction and shareholder arbitration, especially cases before SIAC. "Alastair is a class act - a really great lawyer who attracts a lot of work and is trusted by a lot of clients around the region." "Alastair has a poise, demeanour and presence that not only reflects the excellence of his capabilities but motivates those around him to become better at every aspect of what they do. His advocacy skills are second to none."
Daniel Waldek has assisted clients with arbitration arising from the termination of contracts as well as complex construction disputes. "Daniel has shown time and again that his level of legal sophistication, combined with his technical understanding of the engineering and construction spaces, makes him one of the top-shelf contentious construction lawyers in the region. He is a strategic thinker who is quick on his feet."
Gitta Satryani is recognised for her specialist focus on energy-related issues and is also well versed in investor-state arbitrations. She has strong expertise in the Indonesian market. "Gitta is very solid and a safe pair of hands on Indonesia matters."
Tomas Furlong offers expertise across a range of commercial disputes in the energy and commodities spaces, and also has expertise in TMT and fraud matters.
