Southeast Asia

A highly specialised arbitration expert with over 30 years of experience, Colin Ong KC excels at handling major commercial disputes across sectors, including finance, energy, infrastructure and investor-state arbitration.

Chiann Bao boasts extensive arbitration experience across the crypto, technology, IP and construction sectors. Peers and clients alike highlight her as "an elite arbitrator" and "a leading light in the field".

Dato Sunil Abraham consistently ranks as a leader in commercial dispute resolution across Southeast Asia, thanks to his "brilliant legal strategy" and "excellent client management skills".

Tan Sri Dato Cecil Abraham is recognised as "one of Asia's finest arbitrators" and "a leading disputes lawyer in Malaysia". His "superb advocacy skills" and "court dynamism" speak volumes for the unparalleled reputation he has built for himself.

Edmund Kronenburg enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his international arbitration practice, handling high-value disputes arising from the employment, healthcare and media industries, among others.

Darius Chan is notably highlighted for his experience litigating investment-treaty and commercial disputes in the energy and aviation industries, among others.

KC Lye continues to build a stellar reputation in arbitration thanks to his extensive experience acting in high-value disputes in ICSID, SIAC, ICC and LCIA proceedings, in counsel and arbitrator capacity.

With over three decades of experience, Christopher Chuah is a trusted advisor in high-stakes disputes, expertly guiding global infrastructure clients through complex SIAC and ICC arbitrations across Asia.

David Fong is recognised as "a strategic, technically excellent and always well-prepared practitioner". He regularly appears as counsel and arbitrator before a wide variety of international arbitral institutions.

Acclaimed by our market sources for "playing a pivotal role in the outcome of the cases he is involved in", Jaikanth Shankar regularly appears before ICC, LCIA and HKIAC arbitral institutions, as well as in ad hoc proceedings.

Davinder Singh SC enjoys a stellar reputation, and is often referred to as "a legend", "phenomenal across the board", and "the very best in the field for contentious matters". He had disputes in almost every area of law and before most arbitral institutions.

Simon Dunbar’s extensive experience as counsel and arbitrator in over 75 international arbitrations conducted in front of the most well-known arbitral institutions has earned him a reputation as a “formidable arbitration counsel”, “the best of the best” and a “superstar” in the field.

Kevin Lim is widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the arbitration market. Sources say he is “an excellent lawyer” who is “second-to-none in complex high, value arbitrations”. He draws particular praise for his “excellent advocacy skills”, “ability to focus on the key parts of the case”, and “clear and deep expertise in the arbitration process”.

Jennifer Lim is widely recognised for her exceptional expertise in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and investor–state arbitrations with precision. Market feedback commends her “solid technical foundation” and ability to navigate intricate cross-border challenges across Asia and beyon

Benjamin Hughes is a formidable arbitrator who demonstrates exceptional excellence in addressing a broad range of high-value commercial disputes under a wide variety of arbitration institutions.

Raja Bose is a well-regarded lawyer, thanks to his deep experience handling cross-border oil and gas disputes, transactions and compliance issues.

Zhuo Jiaxiang advises clients on high-stakes investigations involving cross-border fraud, asset misappropriation and regulatory breaches in complex commercial and sovereign contexts.

Colin Liew has a "strong reputation in the market as a brilliant independent advocate". He represents clients in high-value institutional and ad hoc arbitrations across sectors such as commodities, construction and energy.

A highly skilled arbitration expert, Huang Shilin garners international praise for his adept handling of complex disputes, advising Taiwanese and global clients in ICC, SIAC and CIETAC proceedings.

Lijun Chui is lauded as "a client-focused, approachable, and talented advocate" by our market sources. She is active in complex international tech disputes and investigations in the region.

Christine Artero's impressive experience as an independent arbitrator in complex international and commercial disputes places her "in a league of her own," according to market commentators.

Described as "a fantastic and phenomenal lawyer", Wendy Lin brings significant experience to the table when advocating before all main arbitral institutions. Additionally, she frequently sits as an arbitrator in cases administered by the ICC, SIAC and HKIAC.

Alasdair Snadden is well-versed in SIAC proceedings, having been appointed frequently as an independent quantum expert in complex construction-related disputes.

With almost two decades of experience, David Thornes is acclaimed by peers for his "level-headedness under cross-examination" in major infrastructure and construction disputes.

Samuel continues to build extensive experience as an independent expert in planning and delay disputes under SIAC proceedings. Peers and clients recommend him for "his sound judgement" and "his high-performing attitude".

Michael Peer is a sterling expert who is praised and recognised as "an elder statesman with gravitas in the arbitration world". He offers his clients over three decades of experience as an expert witness in complex, multi-sector disputes.

Jonathan Ellis is an "effective expert witness" with a wealth of experience delivering testimony in complex disputes across the mining, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors, under a broad range of arbitral rules.

Andrei Soltan is a well-regarded expert, thanks to his vast experience providing expert testimony in high-value disputes arising from projects in the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.

Tigran Ter-Martirosyan enjoys market recognition thanks to "his technically sound services" and "reliable and user-friendly approach to oral testimony". He performs valuations and damages assessments before all existing arbitral institutions.