International arbitration

Drew & Napier LLC

Client Satisfaction

Drew & Napier LLC’s ‘excellent international arbitration team’ counts financial institutions, foreign governments, multinational corporations and state-owned entities among its key roster of clients, showcasing stellar experience in high-value international commercial arbitrations and investment-treaty arbitrations. The practice stands out for its expertise across the construction and infrastructure, energy and utilities, insurance, finance, commodities, technology, property and shipping, and healthcare sectors. Esteemed arbitration practitioner Cavinder Bull SC leads the team alongside Randolph Khoo, whose caseload features disputes involving the China market. Other key contacts in the group include Lin Shumin, who is ’exceptional in her ability to understand key issues very quickly’, and Mahesh Rai, who is praised as ‘a fierce advocate’ in construction and infrastructure arbitration cases. Siraj Omar SC has since left the firm.

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Testimonials

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‘Lin Shumin of Drew & Napier is exceptional in her ability to understand key issues very quickly. She is able to provide sound advice on the different legal issues that spans several industries and countries. Her recommended course of action and solutions are well thought through and very effective. She also has great communication skills and always timely in her delivery of the necessary.’
‘Drew & Napier is the leading disputes firm in Singapore. Their team works seamlessly together to offer clients excellent service throughout the dispute lifecycle. The case management is second to none and the advocacy is first class.’
‘Drew & Napier's dispute resolution team is outstanding and is ahead of the game. Led by Cavinder Bull SC, the team comprises of very smart lawyers who would fight tooth and nail for their clients, while upholding their professionalism.’
‘Industrious, clever and top of the line in terms of responsiveness and engagement.’
‘Mahesh Rai is a fierce advocate and it is always comforting to have him on your side.'
‘An excellent international arbitration team. Great to work with on construction and energy disputes.’
‘Christopher Chong is one of the best international arbitration practitioners for construction and energy arbitrations in SE Asia.’

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