Rob Palmer
Ashurst LLPThe international arbitration practice at Ashurst has wide-ranging competence, particularly in energy disputes, where the firm has ‘an expertise and market knowledge in this space that few other firms can match’. High-value mandates are undertaken regularly by the team, with experience in financial and M&A disputes, as well as LNG pricing matters. ’Experienced and talented partner’ Rob Palmer is the head of the team, and is commended for his ‘fantastic expertise and communication skills’. Also of note is dual-qualified Michael Weatherley, with expertise in energy, infrastructure, M&A, and shareholder disputes.
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‘Well-established construction disputes team with solid leadership. Particularly well known for energy sector work in the Indonesian market. That said, they are a go to international firm for matters across Asia’
‘Rob Palmer: Rob has been based in Singapore for over 20 years. He is a top tier construction disputes lawyer. I particularly like working with Rob because of his calm demeanour and ability to bring focus when disruptive events arise.’
‘They have more than enough knowledge of the practices of work execution manner in the EPC works of industrial plant project. So, they are very quick to understand what is at stake, including disputed history, and can have very constructive discussions with a client. In addition, in arbitration proceedings, it is necessary to engage appropriate technical experts. They have strong network in global basis and can completely seek such appropriate experts in a timely manner. ’
‘The individuals have the knowledge mentioned above and can provide several and very useful strategies with a client. In addition, they are very familiar with Asian company culture, among other things, Japanese companies. ’
‘Having worked alongside Sylvia Tee on a large matter I found her to have an excellent attention to detail and a strong grasp of the key technical issues and case facts relevant to our work.’
‘The Ashurst Singapore disputes team is top tier for energy disputes. They have an expertise and market knowledge in this space that few other firms can match.’
‘Rob Palmer is an experienced and talented partner with fantastic expertise and communication skills. He is an asset to every client managing a dispute, particularly in the energy disputes area.’
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Michael Weatherley
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Rob Palmer