CMS is lauded for its geographical reach, regularly advising on complex arbitrations in the energy, infrastructure, technology, insurance, and life science sectors. The firm acts on high-value disputes, and are recognised for their local law capabilities across the region, with the firm’s South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, and Sri Lanka desks led out of the Singapore office. Lakshanthi Fernando leads the practice that includes construction specialists Kelvin Aw and Lynette Chew, who are also key to the team. Based in Hong Kong, Nicolas Wiegand has extensive experience handling matters under major arbitration rules, including the ICC and HKIAC.
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