LAWYER PROFILE

Kabir Singh

Global 2026

Clifford Chance

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Singapore

7 years ranked

Dispute Resolution (International Firms)

Indonesia

6 years ranked

Dispute Resolution

India

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance

Practice Areas

Kabir Singh is a Partner in the International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice of Clifford Chance. He specialises in complex, cross border disputes with a focus on India, Indonesia, and South East Asia. His client roster includes large multinational corporations, international banks and financial institutions with presence across APAC.

Kabir focuses on international arbitration, regulatory investigations and contentious employment disputes. He has acted as counsel on numerous international arbitrations under the rules of ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC and AAA.

Kabir has been appointed as an alternate member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC Court"), for a three-year term. He is a market leader and is regularly ranked by leading international legal directories such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Who's Who Legal. He has also been involved in various teaching initiatives including with the ICC, SIAC, NUS Centre for International Law,

Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) and Chulalongkorn University (Thailand).

Career

National University of Singapore (LLB) 2002

Admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore 2003

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2009

Joined Clifford Chance 2009

Partner since 2015

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Kabir Singh is well regarded and has solid expertise in international arbitration involving Indonesian entities. He handles disputes as well as representing clients in anti-corruption mandates. He is based in Singapore.

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Dispute Resolution - India

India, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Kabir Singh is based in Singapore and sought out for his experience handling both arbitration and litigation, with a specialism in contractual disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Singapore

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Kabir Singh has a busy practice representing an international clientele in arbitration, especially relating to the energy sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

What truly distinguishes Kabir is his client-centric approach and his intimate knowledge of our business, allowing him to provide sound commercial advice and deliver the best possible outcome for us.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Kabir can make a difference on difficult decisions by weighing in with his experienced, balanced and strategic advice.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
Kabir is an exceptional partner to have on your team, he brings the highest form of professionalism, deep insight and a pragmatic approach to his matters.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
He brought international experience to the table which was helpful for my dispute.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Kabir is an extremely safe pair of hands. He is able to deliver his views and advice to senior stakeholders in a persuasive manner even in sensitive and tense situations.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Global Guide