Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer regularly advises household brand-name clients that operate in the energy, consumer goods, and automotive sectors. The team also has a strength in navigating complex investor-state disputes. Praised for his ‘deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes’, Nicholas Lingard leads the practice; he has a wealth of experience acting for private equity firms in high-value claims arising out of M&A. Samantha Tan frequently acts for high-net-worth individuals, large corporations, and governments. Standing out for his ’remarkable dedication, expertise, and capability in managing complex legal disputes’, Rohit Bhat is another recommended member of the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The international arbitration team in Singapore, led by Nicholas Lingard, is well rounded and highly responsive. They are very competent and have an understanding of the lay clients need. They are good to work with.'
- 'Nicholas Lingard is very responsive, technically very strong and a good choice for clients in the Asia Pacific Region. It is a joy to work with him.'
Key clients
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Eurus Energy