Avinash Pradhan

Avinash Pradhan is the Deputy Head of Rajah & Tann Singapore’s International Arbitration Practice and Co-Head of the South Asia Desk. He is also a Partner at Christopher & Lee Ong in Malaysia, part of the Rajah & Tann Asia network.

Receiving plaudits from Who’s Who Legal for his ‘superb advocacy skills and ability to explain complex concepts easily’, Avinash has wide-ranging experience in international arbitration, both institutional and ad hoc. He was recognised in the ALB Asia Rising Stars Singapore List 2022. He has also been recognised by Best Lawyers International and Asialaw Profiles for his abilities, while Legal 500 records that Avinash ‘thinks around corners to chase down every avenue of attack’.

Avinash’s experience encompasses a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, including banking, corporate finance, hospitality, M&A, joint venture and shareholder disputes. Avinash also has extensive experience of disputes in the construction, infrastructure & energy sectors. He is an accredited specialist for building and construction law, under the Singapore Academy of Law’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme. Avinash is also familiar with the techniques for dealing with cross-border disputes and disputes involving a conflict between international arbitration proceedings and court litigation.