Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
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Chambers Review
White & Case's Singapore office has a respected arbitration group with a focus on high-stakes international cases, drawing upon the support and expertise of its international network. The firm is favoured by an extensive portfolio of large multinationals and Asian corporations. The team offers notable capabilities in oil and gas disputes, with key expertise in LNG pricing matters. The firm is also active in construction and renewable energy disputes, where it acts for engineering and power companies. It has a good presence in arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL and SIAC rules.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented the Government of India in resisting the recognition and enforcement of the award on quantum in Devas v Republic of India in Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have shown top-class abilities in our engagement, including effective communication that enables clients to appropriately understand the matters at hand."
"The team are well organised and utilise their resources effectively and efficiently."
"When reviewing complex claims, both sides are reviewed in a balanced manner and a conclusion is drawn so that each issue can be thoroughly comprehended."
"They have shown top-class abilities in our engagement, including effective communication that enables clients to appropriately understand the matters at hand."
"The team are well organised and utilise their resources effectively and efficiently."
"When reviewing complex claims, both sides are reviewed in a balanced manner and a conclusion is drawn so that each issue can be thoroughly comprehended."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Secomb is highly respected by commentators for the quality of his advocacy and client service. Based in Singapore, he has strong expertise in LNG price review arbitrations and also sits as an arbitrator.
"Matthew is a very trustworthy, seasoned veteran and excellent communicator. His leadership and involvement provided us with a high level of confidence throughout the engagement process."
"Matthew Secomb is very sophisticated. He has a deep knowledge of gas and LNG arbitrations and is able to provide legal advice at any time."
Aditya Singh is knowledgeable on commercial and investor-state arbitrations and their enforcement. He is active on matters pertaining to Singapore, India and the region in a range of sectors including construction.
"I think he is a very solid lawyer who is very good at the technical aspects and handling work. He really took the time to educate himself on the technical aspects of our case."
Philip Tan has experience in energy-related and LNG pricing disputes, and also specialises in high-profile investor-state arbitration cases. He has operated under ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules.
"Philip's skills and service levels are excellent across the board. He is meticulous in his work."
"He is young but so experienced, energetic and always responsive."
"He is responsive and practical, and has a deep understanding of Asian price reviews, giving us practical views in both our commercial strategy and arbitration documentation."
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