Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global

Singapore

The Dispute Resolution: Arbitration rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Singapore.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 4

  1. Elodie Dulac
    Elodie Dulac King & Spalding9 Years Ranked
  2. Kabir Singh Clifford Chance11 Years Ranked
  3. Katie Chung Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
  4. Nandakumar Ponniya Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow13 Years Ranked
  5. Tomas Furlong
    Tomas Furlong Herbert Smith Freehills4 Years Ranked
  6. Andre Yeap SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
  7. Francis Xavier SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
  8. Jimmy Yim SCDrew & Napier LLC
  9. KC LyeBreakpoint LLC
  10. Mahesh RaiDrew & Napier LLC
  11. Simon DunbarDunbar & Lim Chambers LLC
5

Band 5

  1. Daniel Waldek
    Daniel Waldek Herbert Smith Freehills9 Years Ranked
  2. Gitta Satryani
    Gitta Satryani Herbert Smith Freehills7 Years Ranked
  3. Julie Raneda
    Julie Raneda Schellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd1 Years Ranked
  4. Prakash Pillai
    Prakash Pillai Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore13 Years Ranked
  5. Richard Allen Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow1 Years Ranked
  6. Wendy Lin
    Wendy Lin WongPartnership LLP3 Years Ranked
  7. Yee Leong Chong
    Yee Leong Chong Allen & Gledhill LLP16 Years Ranked
  8. Abraham Vergis SCProvidence Law Asia LLC
  9. Baldev BhinderBlackstone & Gold
  10. Chuan Thye Tan SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
  11. Gavin MargetsonMishcon De Reya LLP
  12. Kelvin Poon SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
  13. Kevin LimDunbar & Lim Chambers LLC
  14. Oommen MathewOmni Law LLC

All Lawyers profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Alastair Henderson
    1
    Alastair Henderson
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Alastair Henderson is particularly active in energy and natural resources, construction and shareholder arbitration, especially cases before SIAC.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  2. Davinder Singh SC
    1
    Davinder Singh SC
    Davinder Singh Chambers LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Davinder Singh SC's pre-eminent reputation in the market is widely supported and he is one of the most notable figures in Singapore's arbitration space. He is highly experienced in Singapore-seated arbitrations and can act on a range of commercial issues, such as breach of contract and loan repayment.

  3. Nicholas Lingard
    1
    Nicholas Lingard
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Nicholas Lingard is highly regarded in Singapore and represents both states and MNCs in commercial and investor-state arbitrations.

  4. Wade M. Coriell
    1
    Wade M. Coriell
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Wade Coriell has particular experience arbitrating against sovereign states and state-owned enterprises. He regularly acts in shareholder disputes, with particular strength representing clients in the energy sector. He is part of the King & Spalding teams in both Singapore and Houston.

  5. Cavinder Bull SC
    Drew & Napier LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Duncan Watson KC
    Quinn Emanuel Singapore LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Duncan Watson KC of Quinn Emanuel 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.

  2. Mark Mangan
    2
    Mark Mangan
    Lindsay Francis & Mangan | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Mark Mangan of Lindsay Francis & Mangan boasts an impressive track record acting on a range of arbitration mandates, from commercial and investment treaty to sports arbitrations. He is notably active on LNG price review arbitrations.

  3. Matthew Secomb
    2
    Matthew Secomb
    White & Case
    White & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Matthew Secomb is highly respected by commentators for the quality of his advocacy and client service. Based in Singapore, he has strong expertise in LNG price review arbitrations and also sits as an arbitrator.

  4. Nils Eliasson
    2
    Nils Eliasson
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Nils Eliasson is held in high esteem for his veteran experience in investment treaty arbitrations, construction and project development disputes and commercial disputes for both domestic and international corporates.

  5. 2
    Nish Shetty
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Nish Shetty is an experienced practitioner who has acted in SIAC and HKIAC arbitrations, among others. He has key knowledge of advising clients in the energy sector.

  6. Sheila Ahuja KC
    2
    Sheila Ahuja KC
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Sheila Ahuja has been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing.

  7. Timothy Cooke
    2
    Timothy Cooke
    Reed Smith
    Reed Smith | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Timothy Cooke's expertise covers construction arbitrations in the power field, general commercial disputes and issues in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

3

Band 3

  1. 3
    Andrew Battisson
    Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.
    Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Andrew Battisson is based in Linklaters' Singapore office. He brings a wealth of experience in investor-state disputes and has key expertise in representing clients in energy and infrastructure disputes.

  2. Christopher Bailey
    3
    Christopher Bailey
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Stephenson Harwood LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Christopher Bailey in Singapore brings to bear valuable experience in advising on disputes in relation to energy projects and commercial contracts, with expertise in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. He has acted in cross-border disputes involving large corporates and government entities.

  3. Daryl Chew
    3
    Daryl Chew
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Daryl Chew advises companies on energy sector matters, especially those connected with the construction of power plants in South-East Asia.

  4. Emmanuel Jacomy
    3
    Emmanuel Jacomy
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked

    Emmanuel Jacomy is co-head of the APAC international arbitration team and specialises in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He has experience working under ICSID, ICC and LCIA rules, among numerous others.

  5. Kay-Jannes Wegner
    3
    Kay-Jannes Wegner
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Kay-Jannes Wegner is an expert practitioner and has extensive experience advising on arbitration cases arising in the construction, shipping and engineering sectors. His diverse client portfolio covers a wide range of jurisdictions spanning Korea, China, Europe and the USA.

  6. 3
    Kent Phillips
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Kent Phillips is recognised as an energy, natural resources and infrastructure-focused arbitration specialist, as well as handling cases in the telecoms sector.

  7. 3
    Paul Sandosham
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Paul Sandosham is a construction arbitration specialist in Singapore with further experience representing clients in shareholder and energy disputes.

  8. 3
    Rob Palmer
    Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee
    Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Rob Palmer of Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee acts in commercial arbitrations, particularly those before SIAC, and is endorsed by sources for his expertise in construction and LNG price review matters.

  9. Rodman Bundy
    3
    Rodman Bundy
    Squire Patton Boggs
    Squire Patton Boggs | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

    Rodman Bundy is a respected public international law specialist active on inter-state disputes. He often represents countries and their governments, especially in sovereignty disputes before the ICJ.

  10. Swee Yen Koh SC
    3
    Swee Yen Koh SC
    WongPartnership LLP
    WongPartnership LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Koh Swee Yen SC is often viewed as a rising talent and a dynamic individual in Singapore. She has notable experience handling ICC arbitrations for both plaintiffs and defendants.

  11. Yu-Jin Tay
    3
    Yu-Jin Tay
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.
    Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Tay Yu-Jin is singled out for his understanding of India and Indonesia-related matters. His diverse practice sees him act for clients in the energy and technology spheres, among others.

4

Band 4

  1. Elodie Dulac
    4
    Elodie Dulac
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Elodie Dulac has acted for companies in energy and natural resources arbitrations against various states in Asia. She has notable expertise in investor-state matters.

  2. 4
    Kabir Singh
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

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

  3. 4
    Katie Chung
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Katie Chung has notable experience representing clients in investor-state disputes, as well as shareholder and construction arbitration.

  4. 4
    Nandakumar Ponniya
    Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
    Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked

    Nandakumar Ponniya has led commercial and investment arbitrations before SIAC and is especially recognised for his focus on construction and contractual issues. He is particularly adept at handling arbitrations related to the energy and natural resources sector.

  5. Tomas Furlong
    4
    Tomas Furlong
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Tomas Furlong offers expertise across a range of commercial disputes in the energy and commodities spaces, and also has expertise in TMT and fraud matters.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  6. Andre Yeap SC
    Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
  7. Francis Xavier SC
    Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
  8. Jimmy Yim SC
    Drew & Napier LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
  9. KC Lye
    Breakpoint LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
  10. Mahesh Rai
    Drew & Napier LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
  11. Simon Dunbar
    Dunbar & Lim Chambers LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Daniel Waldek
    5
    Daniel Waldek
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked

    Daniel Waldek has assisted clients with arbitration arising from the termination of contracts as well as complex construction disputes.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  2. Gitta Satryani
    5
    Gitta Satryani
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked

    Gitta Satryani is recognised for her specialist focus on energy-related issues and is also well versed in investor-state arbitrations. She has strong expertise in the Indonesian market.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  3. Julie Raneda
    5
    Julie Raneda
    Schellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd
    Schellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Julie Raneda specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration and has experience in civil and common law jurisdictions.

  4. Prakash Pillai
    5
    Prakash Pillai
    Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore
    Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked

    Prakash Pillai in Singapore has a focus on breach of agreement issues and is experienced in advising on disputes involving India.

  5. 5
    Richard Allen
    Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
    Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Richard Allen regularly acts in complex commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration matters. He has particular expertise in disputes involving the oil and gas, power, commodities and aviation industries. 

  6. Wendy Lin
    5
    Wendy Lin
    WongPartnership LLP
    WongPartnership LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Wendy Lin gains recognition from the market for her abilities in international arbitration. She has experience representing international clientele in SIAC and ICC arbitrations, including in the energy sector.

  7. Yee Leong Chong
    5
    Yee Leong Chong
    Allen & Gledhill LLP
    Allen & Gledhill LLP | Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked

    Chong Yee Leong is experienced in the market, regularly works on commercial arbitrations and is qualified to act in Singapore and Malaysia.

  8. Abraham Vergis SC
    Providence Law Asia LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  9. Baldev Bhinder
    Blackstone & Gold | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  10. Chuan Thye Tan SC
    Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  11. Gavin Margetson
    Mishcon De Reya LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  12. Kelvin Poon SC
    Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  13. Kevin Lim
    Dunbar & Lim Chambers LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
  14. Oommen Mathew
    Omni Law LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Band 5
U

Up and Coming

  1. Aditya Singh
    U
    Aditya Singh
    White & Case
    White & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Aditya Singh is knowledgeable on commercial and investor-state arbitrations and their enforcement. He is active on matters pertaining to Singapore, India and the region in a range of sectors including construction.

  2. Anisha Sud
    U
    Anisha Sud
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Anisha Sud is an emerging name in the Singapore arbitration scene, with experience representing clients in complex investor-state disputes.

  3. U
    Charis Tan
    Peter & Kim
    Peter & Kim | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Charis Tan has particular strength in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration and public international law. She has expertise in arbitrations under the rules of major institutions, including ICSID, ICC, SIAC and SCC, and ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL Rules.

  4. U
    Kate Apostolova
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Kate Apostolova has a particular specialism in international arbitration and litigation, dealing with industries such as oil and gas, mining, nuclear power, construction, finance, private equity, pharmaceuticals and technology.

  5. Michael Weatherley
    U
    Michael Weatherley
    Ashurst
    Ashurst | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Michael Weatherley is well placed to assist with construction and natural resources disputes in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as cases linked to M&A.

  6. Penny Martin
    U
    Penny Martin
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Penny Martin is a Singapore-based lawyer with expertise in energy, oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and intellectual property. Her work has a significant commercial focus and frequently deals with cross-border matters.

  7. U
    Samantha Tan
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Samantha Tan is a well-regarded practitioner based in Singapore who specialises in commercial and investor-state arbitration.

  8. Shaun Pereira
    U
    Shaun Pereira
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Shaun Pereira is an emerging name in the arbitration space in Singapore, and is well received by clients for his work in international construction and energy arbitration.

  9. Avinash Pradhan
    Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming
  10. Darius Chan
    Breakpoint LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming
  11. Henry Winter
    Mishcon De Reya LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Christopher Bloch
    Squire Patton Boggs
    Squire Patton Boggs | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Christopher Bloch deals with both international commercial and investment arbitrations, and has performed work under the SIAC, ICC, CIETAC, HKIAC, ICDR-AAA and UNCITRAL rules.

  2. Philip Tan
    Philip Tan
    White & Case
    White & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Philip Tan has experience in energy-related and LNG pricing disputes, and also specialises in high-profile investor-state arbitration cases. He has operated under ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules.

  3. Rohit Bhat
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked

    Rohit Bhat deals with international commercial and investor-state arbitrations across various industry sectors, with a specialsm in India-related disputes.