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Skadden’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group brings a vast breadth of knowledge and experience to the resolution of international disputes.
Our lawyers have appeared before every major international arbitral institution, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, International Centre for Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Arbitration Foundation of South Africa and China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL and other rules.
We are experienced in managing international disputes involving more than one jurisdiction or dispute resolution forum and have litigated high-profile international cases before the trial and appellate courts of the U.S. and England. We have represented individuals and companies in industries as varied as power and energy, metals and mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, auditing and securities. We also frequently advise clients in disputes against sovereigns for expropriation and unfair treatment under international agreements such as free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties and multilateral trade agreements.
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Their cross-border work is seamless and they have deep relationships with the offshore firms.
As a team, they were particularly well coordinated. There was a genuine camaraderie between them and a care for each other.
Their cross-border work is seamless and they have deep relationships with the offshore firms.
As a team, they were particularly well coordinated. There was a genuine camaraderie between them and a care for each other.
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Friven Yeoh is head of Skadden's international litigation and arbitration group in Asia from his base in Hong Kong. His service as counsel remains in high demand from a diverse range of global and domestic clients, with additional experience sitting as an arbitrator.
He consistently demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in finding innovative solutions. His ability to approach problems from diverse perspectives empowers us to overcome obstacles effectively.
He's very seasoned and extremely calm under pressure. He has many war stories and has been in the industry long enough to be aware of all the tricks.
Rory McAlpine is head of Skadden's Asia-Pacific litigation group and offers three decades' experience handling regional and global disputes for private equity and venture capital firms, as well as other investors.
He is formidable and one of the best cross-examiners who commands respect in a hearing room. He is definitely a first-class arbitration counsel in Hong Kong.
He is really an old-school gentleman. Nothing is left to chance and every detail is considered. He's very well connected in Hong Kong.