Friven Yeoh
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Friven Yeoh is a co-leader of the firm’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy practice and a member of the Litigation and Regulatory group.
Friven has extensive experience in the resolution of complex, “bet-the-company” business disputes across industries. He is a Solicitor-Advocate and has represented clients as lead counsel in international arbitrations conducted under various institutional and ad hoc arbitration rules including those of the ICC, HKIAC, CIETAC, SIAC, JCAA, LCIA, SCC, UNCITRAL and CAS. He has also represented clients in a variety of commercial litigation and regulatory investigations involving product risk and liability, energy, corporate affairs, competition, and financial services matters. Friven also frequently serves as tribunal chair or co-arbitrator in international arbitrations before major arbitral institutions.
He is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese.
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Friven Yeoh is head of Sidley Austin's Asia arbitration practice from his base in Hong Kong. His service as counsel remains in high demand from a diverse range of global and domestic clients, with additional experience sitting as an arbitrator.
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"He's got a certain charisma which is very attractive to clients and gives a sense of confidence. He has a mellow and gentlemanly demeanour and explains things in a clear and easy to understand manner."
"He's the first name I'd highlight; a great a talent and a sublime tactician."
"Friven is one of the principal reasons for the firm's prominent position in the field. He has experience with a broad range of commercial disputes, particularly those involving China, and he is very sophisticated in the practice of arbitration in Asia."
"He's got a certain charisma which is very attractive to clients and gives a sense of confidence. He has a mellow and gentlemanly demeanour and explains things in a clear and easy to understand manner."
"He's the first name I'd highlight; a great a talent and a sublime tactician."
"Friven is one of the principal reasons for the firm's prominent position in the field. He has experience with a broad range of commercial disputes, particularly those involving China, and he is very sophisticated in the practice of arbitration in Asia."
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