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Duncan Watson KC

Duncan Watson KC

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Quinn Emanuel Singapore LLP
 Quinn Emanuel Singapore LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

South Korea

9 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Singapore

3 years ranked

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Duncan Watson KC has a growing reputation in the market, and maintains a highly active practice representing Korean and international clients in a variety of investor–state and commercial arbitrations. He has particular expertise in handling cases involving investment, M&A and product liability issues.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Singapore

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Duncan Watson KC has experience dealing with international arbitration matters, with considerable knowledge of acting in matters in a variety of jurisdictions including China, Australia and the UK.

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Strengths

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  • Duncan Watson's oral advocacy is impressive. He is very articulate in Korean law even though he is not a Korean lawyer.

    Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Duncan has a very structured way of thinking and he is meticulous. He enjoys dealing with complex legal concepts and breaking them down for the Tribunal to follow easily.

    Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Duncan's a very smart and intellectual guy. He's always very well prepared and nice to work with.

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  • Duncan is a great person to work with. He is quick to grasp matters and has great experience in commercial arbitration as well as the nuances involved.

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