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Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin is a practice with a broad Asian presence, anchored by offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan and Singapore, and is also notably active on disputes with Indonesian, Korean, Indian and Taiwanese connections. The firm acts for both regional and extra-regional clients from a wide range of industry and business sectors, notably including the energy and resources, pharmaceutical and real estate spheres. It is particularly noted for its handling of China-related disputes and of cases arbitrated under HKIAC and CIETAC rules, and for the Chinese language capabilities of its lawyers, including both Mandarin and Cantonese speakers.

Notable practitioners

Cheng Tai-Heng in Singapore is a key contact for the practice.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin successfully represented PACC Offshore Services, part of the Kuok Group of Singapore, in an investment treaty arbitration against Mexico, administered by ICSID under the UNCITRAL Rules, in connection with the expropriation of the claimant’s investment in the Mexican offshore marine services industry. 

Strengths

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They are not only experts in law but also have a deep understanding of the Asian market. They also respond quickly and act professionally.

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Sidley Austin have a can-do attitude. The lawyers are very responsive and willing to go the extra mile.

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