Stephenson Harwood LLP
Stephenson Harwood LLP is a notable firm for international arbitration in Singapore, with sector expertise in energy, construction, maritime, and international trade. The practice is especially knowledgeable in investor-state work and crypto-related arbitrations. At leadership level, Chris Bailey is a ‘great guy’, and described as ’razor-sharp’. He is joined by Daryll Ng, John Simpson, and Michelle Yong, with expertise in the oil and gas sectors, restructuring and insolvency, and international trade disputes. Managing associate Rebecca Crookenden is noted, with experience across the full gamut of commercial disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘We work with Christopher Bailey and his team: Rebecca Crookenden and Leila Parry. The team covers issues in both Singapore and London. The team has a great grasp of international law and international arbitration. They were successful in a large and complex investment arbitration and now do great work in the coordination of the recovery of the claim.’
‘Chris Bailey is a great guy, relaxed, friendly and accessible, but razor sharp. Rebecca Crookenden is one to watch, we would expect her to make further steps in the firm.’
Key clients
- Berge Bulk Shipping and other major creditors
- Volatility Token Master Fund
Work highlights
- Instructed on an ethics wall basis by three major creditors of TPT Shipping, deploting two teams in Singapore to handle issues arising from the collapse of TPT Shipping in New Zealand.
- Successfully represented Volatility Token Master Fund in a Singapore International Arbitration Centre arbitration and obtained a Final Award against EFC Foundation Ltd. for, amongst others, specific performance relief whereby EFC Foundation Ltd. was ordered to deliver up certain cryptocurrency tokens (worth about US$13 million at the cryptocurrency token's peak price) to Volatility Token Master Fund.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daryll Ng, Chris Bailey, John Simpson, Michelle Yong