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The team at Clifford Chance is well-placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes involving Korean clients. The ‘superb‘ Thomas Walsh leads the team from Hong Kong, and is noted for his vast knowledge of tech, private equity, and post-M&A disputes. Walsh also leads the firm’s Greater China international arbitration practice. In Singapore, Paul Sandosham is recommended for his broad experience in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects, having acted in proceedings governed by ICC, SIAC, and ICSID rules. Hyo Jeong Kwon works out of the London office, and is a key name for Korean clients.

Clifford Chance has a broad range of experience navigating cases through different arbitrational forums such as the ICC, SIAC, and ICSID. The team has in-depth knowledge of disputes across a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, oil and gas, aviation, and energy. The international arbitration and dispute resolution practice is co-headed by Nish Shetty and Paul Sandosham. Shetty regularly assists private equity funds, multinational corporations, and major financial institutions. Sandosham specialises in disputes relating to large-scale development projects, including powerplants, industrial buildings, and oil refineries. With more than two decades of experience, Kabir Singh is another integral member of the team, who is skilled with handling complex investment disputes.

Clifford Chance is one of few international firms to cover the full lifecycle of construction projects with dedicated front-end and contentious construction teams. The department has advised on a series of major developments across Asia Pacific, including large-scale offshore wind farms, airport developments and telecoms networks. It is also at the forefront of construction disputes, including Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) cases. The team is particularly known for representing banks and financial institutions. Matthew Buchanan is head of the Asia Pacific construction group and has an outstanding record in front-end projects across Asia Pacific. Paul Sandosham heads the energy, infrastructure, resources and disputes practice in Southeast Asia and is a recognised leader in construction disputes.

Clifford Chance’s arbitration practices across Asia-Pacific demonstrate notable strength across locations, with key expertise across Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In Australia, English and New York-qualified Kate Apostolova, newly joined from Mayer Brown ‘s Singapore office in 2024, joining Cameron Hassall and Spencer Flay  are prominent in cross-border disputes. Lei Shi , the managing partner for the Beijing and Shanghai offices, handles high-stakes joint venture and contract disputes, divides her time between Mainland China and Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s team is led by Thomas Walsh, who is also well-connected in South Korea.  In Singapore, Nish Shetty and Paul Sandosham co-head a team with expertise in large-scale infrastructure and energy disputes, with Kabir Singh another key contact.