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Wade M. Coriell

Wade M. Coriell

Global 2026

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Wade Coriell is the Co-Head of the firm's International Disputes practice group, a recent member of the firm’s ten-person Policy Committee, and a member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre's Court of Arbitration. He has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record in Asia and the Americas, particularly in the energy sector.

Wade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations. He has handled disputes against the governments of Argentina, Armenia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Thailand, and Venezuela, as well as international arbitrations for commercial clients in these and numerous other countries. His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes and one Latin American dispute of over $1 billion each.

Mr. Coriell has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and other institutions. In addition to his role on the Court of Arbitration, he also regularly serves as an arbitrator under the SIAC Rules.

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Philippines

Expertise Based Abroad
Philippines, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Wade Coriell heads the dispute resolution department at the firm and is highly regarded for his expertise in international arbitration, including UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings. He is deeply experienced in assisting international companies with cross-border disputes relating to the Philippines, especially in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors.

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Wade Coriell co-heads the firm's global international disputes practice and is a seasoned practitioner in the international arbitration space. He is well sought after by a diverse range of clients, with a particularly well established reputation in the APAC market, and he often handles high value arbitrations in the energy, construction, and finance sectors, amongst others.

Strengths

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  • Wade is a first-class leading practitioner, an excellent advocate and strategist.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • Wade is the head of the team and I really appreciate his leadership style. He instils a high degree of trust, brings a wealth of experience and comes across as relaxed yet confident.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • Wade is impressive.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
  • Wade has the ability to skillfully synthesise complex facts and law, and he provides effective leadership to bring positive results.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
  • Wade is a strong, smart and very good lawyer.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide

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