Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP has extensive experience handling complex arbitration matters across a variety of sectors, including construction, technology, hospitality, and financial services. Co-heading the practice, Kelvin Poon SC is skilled with navigating cases across different institutional arbitrational rules, including the SIAC, ICC, and UNCTRAL. Avinash Pradhan leads the team alongside him. Andre Yeap stands out for his capabilities with acting for sovereign states and multinational corporations in complex disputes. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Francis Xavier is another notable member of the team, who has experience advising on bilateral investment treaty disputes.
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Key clients
- Vedanta Limited
- Various Southeast Asian entities
- National Bank of Fujairah
- York International Pte Ltd
- FIMBank plc
Work highlights
- Advised Vedanta Limited on a US$3.8 billion Singapore-seated treaty arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules relating to the client's claims against the Republic of India under the United Kingdom-India Bilateral Investment Treaty.
- Advising various Southeast Asian entities on a US$300 million dispute over gaming interests in a Southeast Asian country.
- Acted for York International Pte Ltd on its disputes and appeal arising from the construction and maintenance of a District Cooling Plant by Resorts World at Sentosa.
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Kelvin Poon SC
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLPPractice head
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Kelvin Poon SC, Avinash Pradhan