Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow acts for clients operating across a broad range of industries, including energy, construction and engineering, financial services, and aviation. Further to this, the team also has experience in advising on bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. Spearheading the practice, Nandakumar Ponniya regularly assists state-owned enterprises, large international companies, and governments with resolving disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. Ashish Chugh and Richard Allen are also prominent members of the team. Chugh has a broad range of experience navigating institutional arbitration rules under the ICC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL. Allen is recommended for his expertise in commercial and international investments disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They have wide ranging expertise. The range of matters they cover gives the team the ability to apply insights from one practice area to others.'
  • 'They consistently deliver high quality and concise legal advice. They never fail to appreciate and protect the client's interests.'
  • 'Nandakumar Ponniya is in the elite class amongst dispute practitioners.'
  • 'Tjen Wee Wong stands out for the deep and thorough manner in which he considers the client's legal and commercial risks.'

Key clients

  • Border Timbers Limited
  • Hangani Development Co. Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for Border Timbers Limited in the Singapore Court proceedings to enforce an ICSID award that the client received against the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nandakumar Ponniya

Other key lawyers

Ashish Chugh, Richard Allen, Nicholas Tan, Tjen Wee Wong