Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global
Singapore
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Duncan Watson KC Quinn Emanuel Singapore LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mark Mangan Lindsay Francis & Mangan10 Years Ranked
- Matthew Secomb White & Case6 Years Ranked
- Nils Eliasson King & Spalding15 Years Ranked
- Nish Shetty Clifford Chance14 Years Ranked
- Sheila Ahuja KC A&O Shearman10 Years Ranked
- Timothy Cooke Reed Smith11 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Andrew Battisson Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.10 Years Ranked
- Christopher Bailey Stephenson Harwood LLP10 Years Ranked
- Daryl Chew Three Crowns LLP11 Years Ranked
- Emmanuel Jacomy A&O Shearman8 Years Ranked
- Kay-Jannes Wegner Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.10 Years Ranked
- Kent Phillips Norton Rose Fulbright12 Years Ranked
- Paul Sandosham Clifford Chance12 Years Ranked
- Rob Palmer Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee11 Years Ranked
- Rodman Bundy Squire Patton Boggs20 Years Ranked
- Swee Yen Koh SC WongPartnership LLP9 Years Ranked
- Yu-Jin Tay Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.17 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Elodie Dulac King & Spalding9 Years Ranked
- Kabir Singh Clifford Chance11 Years Ranked
- Katie Chung Norton Rose Fulbright4 Years Ranked
- Nandakumar Ponniya Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow13 Years Ranked
- Tomas Furlong Herbert Smith Freehills4 Years Ranked
- Andre Yeap SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Francis Xavier SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Jimmy Yim SCDrew & Napier LLC
- KC LyeBreakpoint LLC
- Mahesh RaiDrew & Napier LLC
- Simon DunbarDunbar & Lim Chambers LLC
Band 5
- Daniel Waldek Herbert Smith Freehills9 Years Ranked
- Gitta Satryani Herbert Smith Freehills7 Years Ranked
- Julie Raneda Schellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd1 Years Ranked
- Prakash Pillai Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore13 Years Ranked
- Richard Allen Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow1 Years Ranked
- Wendy Lin WongPartnership LLP3 Years Ranked
- Yee Leong Chong Allen & Gledhill LLP16 Years Ranked
- Abraham Vergis SCProvidence Law Asia LLC
- Baldev BhinderBlackstone & Gold
- Chuan Thye Tan SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Gavin MargetsonMishcon De Reya LLP
- Kelvin Poon SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Kevin LimDunbar & Lim Chambers LLC
- Oommen MathewOmni Law LLC
Up and Coming
- Aditya Singh White & Case4 Years Ranked
- Anisha Sud King & Spalding3 Years Ranked
- Charis Tan Peter & Kim1 Years Ranked
- Kate Apostolova Clifford Chance4 Years Ranked
- Michael Weatherley Ashurst2 Years Ranked
- Penny Martin Three Crowns LLP1 Years Ranked
- Samantha Tan Freshfields1 Years Ranked
- Shaun Pereira Three Crowns LLP2 Years Ranked
- Avinash PradhanRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Darius ChanBreakpoint LLC
- Henry WinterMishcon De Reya LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Alastair HendersonHerbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAlastair Henderson is particularly active in energy and natural resources, construction and shareholder arbitration, especially cases before SIAC.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining1 Davinder Singh SCDavinder Singh Chambers LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedDavinder 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.
1 Nicholas LingardFreshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedNicholas Lingard is highly regarded in Singapore and represents both states and MNCs in commercial and investor-state arbitrations.
1 Wade M. CoriellKing & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedWade 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.
Band 2
2 Duncan Watson KCQuinn Emanuel Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDuncan 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 ManganLindsay Francis & Mangan | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMark 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.
2 Matthew SecombWhite & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMatthew 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.
2 Nils EliassonKing & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedNils 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.
2 Nish ShettyClifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedNish 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.
2 Sheila Ahuja KCA&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedSheila Ahuja has been involved in SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations for companies from a range of backgrounds, including private equity, energy, construction and manufacturing.
2 Timothy CookeReed Smith | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedTimothy Cooke's expertise covers construction arbitrations in the power field, general commercial disputes and issues in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Band 3
3 Andrew BattissonLinklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAndrew 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.
3 Christopher BaileyStephenson Harwood LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedChristopher 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 ChewThree Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedDaryl Chew advises companies on energy sector matters, especially those connected with the construction of power plants in South-East Asia.
3 Emmanuel JacomyA&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedEmmanuel 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.
3 Kay-Jannes WegnerMayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedKay-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.
3 Kent PhillipsNorton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedKent Phillips is recognised as an energy, natural resources and infrastructure-focused arbitration specialist, as well as handling cases in the telecoms sector.
3 Paul SandoshamClifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedPaul Sandosham is a construction arbitration specialist in Singapore with further experience representing clients in shareholder and energy disputes.
3 Rob PalmerHogan Lovells Lee & Lee | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedRob 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.
3 Rodman BundySquire Patton Boggs | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedRodman 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.
3 Swee Yen Koh SCWongPartnership LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKoh 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.
3 Yu-Jin TayMayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd. | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedTay 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.
Band 4
4 Elodie DulacKing & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedElodie Dulac has acted for companies in energy and natural resources arbitrations against various states in Asia. She has notable expertise in investor-state matters.
4 Kabir SinghClifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedKabir Singh has a busy practice representing an international clientele in arbitration, especially relating to the energy sector.
4 Katie ChungNorton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKatie Chung has notable experience representing clients in investor-state disputes, as well as shareholder and construction arbitration.
4 Nandakumar PonniyaBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedNandakumar 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.
4 Tomas FurlongHerbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedTomas 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)- Andre Yeap SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4
- Francis Xavier SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Daniel WaldekHerbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedDaniel Waldek has assisted clients with arbitration arising from the termination of contracts as well as complex construction disputes.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure5 Gitta SatryaniHerbert Smith Freehills | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedGitta 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining5 Julie RanedaSchellenberg Wittmer Pte Ltd | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJulie Raneda specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration and has experience in civil and common law jurisdictions.
5 Prakash PillaiClyde & Co Clasis Singapore | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedPrakash Pillai in Singapore has a focus on breach of agreement issues and is experienced in advising on disputes involving India.
5 Richard AllenBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedRichard 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.
5 Wendy LinWongPartnership LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedWendy 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.
5 Yee Leong ChongAllen & Gledhill LLP | Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedChong Yee Leong is experienced in the market, regularly works on commercial arbitrations and is qualified to act in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Abraham Vergis SCProvidence Law Asia LLC | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5
- Chuan Thye Tan SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5
- Kelvin Poon SCRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Aditya SinghWhite & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedAditya 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.
U Anisha SudKing & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedAnisha Sud is an emerging name in the Singapore arbitration scene, with experience representing clients in complex investor-state disputes.
U Charis TanPeter & Kim | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedCharis 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.
U Kate ApostolovaClifford Chance | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedKate 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.
U Michael WeatherleyAshurst | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMichael 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.
U Penny MartinThree Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedPenny 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.
U Samantha TanFreshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedSamantha Tan is a well-regarded practitioner based in Singapore who specialises in commercial and investor-state arbitration.
U Shaun PereiraThree Crowns LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedShaun 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.
- Avinash PradhanRajah & Tann Singapore LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming
- Henry WinterMishcon De Reya LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Up and Coming
Associates to watch
- Christopher BlochSquire Patton Boggs | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | 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.
- Philip TanWhite & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | 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.
- Rohit BhatFreshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | 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.