Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
We position our practice at the top of the market, acting on important, high-value flagship cases across the region.Reflecting this position, we are regularly recognised as market leaders in Southeast Asia for international disputes, asset-tracing and set-aside/enforcement.
We have an outstanding reputation and practice in the energy and natural resources sector and in the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors. We act on very high value, high profile cases in these fields. Other core areas of industry expertise and experience include:
- Telecoms and technology (including Crypto and AI)
- Banking and financial investors
- Shareholder and joint venture arrangements
- Major commercial contracts
As well as our work for multinationals and private corporations, we are regularly asked to assist states and state-owned entities. For example, we have advised (or are currently advising) on disputes for the state-owned national oil companies of Thailand, Malaysia, UAE and Indonesia, Malaysia's national power company and state-owned regional bank, Singapore’s National Environment Agency and a Southeast Asian state’s sovereign wealth fund.
With Singapore law increasingly used for cross-border matters as well as domestic transactions and dispute resolution, we offer seamless Singapore law advice through our Formal Law Alliance with Prolegis LLC – our longstanding 'best friend' law firm in Singapore.
Chambers Review
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
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are strong in understanding the complex background of a project and summarising concisely."
"Herbert Smith Freehills have proven that they can handle all types of disputes across borders and industries, including very complex cases."
"Herbert Smith Freehills' team has good people, both on the international side and at the local level."
"They are strong in understanding the complex background of a project and summarising concisely."
"Herbert Smith Freehills have proven that they can handle all types of disputes across borders and industries, including very complex cases."
"Herbert Smith Freehills' team has good people, both on the international side and at the local level."
Notable Practitioners
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 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 has assisted clients with arbitration arising from the termination of contracts as well as complex construction disputes.
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 a very good lawyer and advocate."
"She possesses substantial knowledge and experience, and she can convey information effectively and clearly to our company."
Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills
Singapore
Members
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Francis Greenway
Head of Department
Hanna Azkiya
Jeet Shroff
Lucinda King
Reshma Nair
Tse Wei Lim
Industries
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Construction and Infrastructure
Energy
Financial Buyers
Manufacturing and Industrials
Mining
Power
Private Capital
Technology, Media & Telecommunications