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Ashurst ADTLaw houses a ‘very personable, professional, and responsive’ team that advises across a broad range of sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, and financial services. Sylvia Tee has a wide range of experience acting in arbitrations under numerous procedural rules, including the SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL. Described as ’exceptional’ and ‘an excellent advocate and draftsman’, Michael Weatherley is another recommended member of the team. Rob Palmer left the firm in November 2024 to join Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The turnaround time and quality of work are all excellent. They provide constructive and practical advice in handling complex and sophisticated matters. They have a very skillful and experienced team. They represent a strong collection of individual talent.' 
  • 'Michael Weatherley is a standout partner. He is an excellent advocate and draftsman as well as having great commercial and strategic sense.'
  • 'Julian Lim is an excellent associate. He is a great lawyer, who can pinpoint what is most important to the case, as well as being able to manage a large team to tight deadlines.'
  • 'Rob Palmer and Sylvia Tee are all fastidious with their attention to detail. They are proactive problem solvers and they have a collaborative approach. This all forms the bedrock of their impressive service offering.'
  • 'They are very knowledgeable and have a valuable breadth of experience. A very personable, professional, and responsive team.'
  • 'Michael Weatherley is exceptional. He has an excellent ability to grasp all of the key points of a project and provide concise and considered advice. He is always willing to go the extra mile.'

Work highlights

  • Advised 20 lenders from Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the USA on claims valued at approximately AU$800 million regarding breaches of fiduciary duties and misleading conduct on part of the lenders.
  • Acted for a large Middle Eastern LNG terminal owner and operator on an arbitration against its EPC contractor in a complex arbitration regarding variations, additional cost, delays, and outstanding defects valued at over USD$ 586 million.
  • Advised a regional government entity in Singapore-seated SIAC arbitrations relating to major structural and geotechnical defects in the design and construction of a significant housing project with claims valued in excess of SGD$ 100 million.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Sylvia Tee, Michael Weatherley, Julian Lim