Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represents major global energy companies, leading private equity houses, and household name automotive and consumer goods companies in arbitrations spanning oil and gas, energy, international trade, and financial services. Investor-state disputes are a strength of the practice, frequently acting for both investors and states in high-profile disputes. The department is strong across much of Asia, acting routinely on arbitration mandates involving South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and ASEAN. Singapore-based Nicholas Lingard leads the international arbitration team in Asia, and has extensive knowledge in commercial, investor-state, and construction arbitration, advising multi-nationals in high-stakes commercial disputes. Samantha Tan, also based in the Singapore office, has deep expertise in commercial and investor-state arbitration, representing governments, multinationals, and high-net-worth individuals in complex disputes. In Hong Kong, John Choong is a key name.