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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Singapore

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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 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 matters 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills successfully represented Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC) in a multibillion-dollar settlement regarding the purchase of a significant stake in a North Sea oil venture.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alastair Henderson
1
Alastair Henderson
1
Band 1

Alastair Henderson is particularly active in energy and natural resources, construction and shareholder arbitration, especially cases before SIAC.

Alastair remains a powerhouse.

Alastair oozes confidence and charm to go along with his legal knowledge, expertise and experience.

Tomas Furlong
4
Tomas Furlong
4
Band 4

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.

Daniel Waldek
5
Daniel Waldek
5
Band 5

Daniel Waldek has assisted clients with arbitration arising from the termination of contracts as well as complex construction disputes.

Gitta Satryani
5
Gitta Satryani
5
Band 5

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.

She possesses substantial knowledge and experience, and she can convey information effectively and clearly to our company.

Gitta is a very good lawyer and advocate.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Alastair Henderson
1
Alastair Henderson
1
Band 1
Tomas Furlong
4
Tomas Furlong
4
Band 4
Daniel Waldek
5
Daniel Waldek
5
Band 5
Gitta Satryani
5
Gitta Satryani
5
Band 5