Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: The Elite
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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 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.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership represented Lao Holdings NV in its application to resist the enforcement of a BIT award on the basis of fraudulent conduct of the award creditor, with the arbitration claim valued at nearly USD1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is able to efficiently handle complex legal issues and provide exceptional client service, including prompt responses, personalised solutions and clear communication."
"They provide insightful and strategic advice, and their ability to understand the right litigation issues in a new subject matter is strong."
"WongPartnership consistently provide swift, accurate and timely responses, coupled with high-quality explanations and strategic insights."
"The firm is able to efficiently handle complex legal issues and provide exceptional client service, including prompt responses, personalised solutions and clear communication."
"They provide insightful and strategic advice, and their ability to understand the right litigation issues in a new subject matter is strong."
"WongPartnership consistently provide swift, accurate and timely responses, coupled with high-quality explanations and strategic insights."
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.
"A strong team lead and a mastermind of strategy and execution."
"I think that she is one of the best disputes partners in the world right now - she is a complete joy to work with."
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.
"She demonstrates an exceptional ability to understand and prioritise her clients' needs, delivering personalised and effective legal solutions."
"Wendy is able to provide efficient and professional legal services and has the ability and experience to handle cross-border legal matters."
"Wendy is very good with strategy in dispute resolution and is a very good manager of her team."
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