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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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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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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom offers a well-reputed team that acts in a wide range of high-value commercial arbitrations. The Hong Kong and Beijing teams coordinate with offices across Asia-Pacific to provide complete regional coverage, supported by the firm's wider global network. The firm demonstrates significant experience advising banks, financial institutions and private equity firms. It is additionally experienced in construction arbitrations.

Strengths

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  • They are a premier force in terms of their ability to find practical solutions for clients.

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  • Skadden's team are extremely responsive and experienced, offer deep analysis and have seen everything. The team are always key in strategic decisions.

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  • The team are absolutely outstanding and incredibly hard-working, with incredible attention to detail as well as the ability to think big picture.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Friven Yeoh
    Band 1Friven Yeoh

    Friven Yeoh

    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.

    • Friven in particular is outstanding. He's always on top of the details and is hugely experienced.

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    • Friven has an excellent ability to understand client needs and to take a strong leading role in managing the case as a whole. He is both humble and sharply insightful.

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    • He is a true class act. He is unflappable in difficult situations.

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  • Band 4Rory McAlpine
    Band 4Rory McAlpine

    Rory McAlpine

    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.

    • Rory knows every case and is completely on top of the law, with amazing recall of the facts. He's very analytical and commercially minded.

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    • You want Rory on your side of the bench. He offers strategic and business-oriented thinking.

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