Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Our International Arbitration Practice is one of the largest in the region, with capabilities in commercial, financial, and investor-state arbitrations seated anywhere in the world and under all major arbitration rules, including AIAC, CIETAC, DIAC, HKIAC, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL.
We lead the pack in Asia’s top arbitration hub. Our lawyers have acted in some of the most significant arbitrations in the region, every single investor-state arbitration dispute to have come before the Singapore Courts, and recorded the first ever win for a Singapore law firm in an ICSID arbitration. We continue to shape tomorrow’s arbitration practice through key appointments in prominent organisations, arbitration courts, and thought leadership committees worldwide. These include key appointments in the Courts of the SIAC and ICC, the IBA Arbitration Committee, the IPBA Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee, the Editorial Board of the ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin and the ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages, CIArb Singapore, the YSIAC Committee; as well as Senior Accredited Specialists in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law.
We draw on the expertise and experience of our 60 strong arbitration team to conceptualise and develop effective and innovative strategies that are implemented with the highest standards. Our deep bench has seen us consistently ranked in every international legal journal.
Chambers Review
Singapore-based WongPartnership is a popular choice of counsel for regional governments, financial and investment entities and manufacturers. The team handles complex investment and commercial arbitration claims and possesses substantial experience of advising clients in the energy, natural resources and construction sectors. Regional arbitration capabilities are enhanced through its representative office in Shanghai and partnerships with other firms across Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at WongPartnership are magnificent and available for clients all the time."
"They have a very strong sense of business and can understand complex legal issues in other jurisdictions very well."
"The team at WongPartnership are magnificent and available for clients all the time."
"They have a very strong sense of business and can understand complex legal issues in other jurisdictions very well."
Notable Practitioners
Koh Swee Yen SC is often viewed as a rising talent and a dynamic individual in Singapore. She has notable experience handling ICC arbitrations for both plaintiffs and defendants.
"Swee Yen is a powerhouse and a force of nature. She is very active in executing her work and building her network."
"She is a leader in the field in Singapore. I think she is one of the best advocates in Singapore and the region."
Wendy Lin gains recognition from the market for her abilities in international arbitration. She has experience representing international clientele in SIAC and ICC arbitrations, including in the energy sector.
"Wendy is a masterful advocate and tactician. Her performance at our arbitration and court hearings has been absolutely flawless. Her submissions and cross-examination made all the difference in the case."
"Wendy has been exceptional on every front, both in the preparation of materials as well as in the hearing itself - an absolute professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
WongPartnership LLP
Singapore
Members
Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Chee Meng Tan
Christopher Chuah
Hock Keng Chan
Melanie Ho
Sean Yu Chou
Wei Lee Lim
Wendy Lin