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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 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.

Strengths

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  • HSFK demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking, responsiveness and attention to detail.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • They are very detail-oriented and involved at both the partner and associate level, and did not leave anything unchecked.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alastair Henderson
    Band 1Alastair Henderson

    Alastair Henderson

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

  • Band 4Daniel Waldek
    Band 4Daniel Waldek

    Daniel Waldek

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

    • He consistently provides us with the most effective strategies.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Daniel is very practical, client-focused and commercially astute.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Tomas Furlong
    Band 4Tomas Furlong

    Tomas Furlong

    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.

    • Tom is a great and extremely commercially oriented lawyer. I highly recommend him.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Gitta Satryani
    Band 5Gitta Satryani

    Gitta Satryani

    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 is extremely well prepared.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Gitta is young, dynamic and spot-on. She has a refreshing quality.

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