Stephenson Harwood

Commercial Litigation

Daniel works with States and State-owned entities, multinational corporations and high net-worth individuals, supporting clients across all sectors, including energy, infrastructure, banking, and construction. He is frequently instructed by clients operating in challenging jurisdictions throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, who rely on his ability to navigate the intricacies of international commercial arbitration and investor-State disputes.

He acts on high-value disputes under all major arbitral institution rules, including LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and ad hoc arbitrations, whether seated in London, Paris, Singapore or beyond. He also regularly collaborates with local counsel where the governing law of the dispute is not English law, ensuring clients benefit from seamless support across borders. Daniel's recent work includes securing a favourable settlement for GAIL (India) Ltd in a US$1.8 billion LNG supply dispute, and representing a key African bank in a shareholder dispute.

Daniel also has significant experience in post-award matters, including assisting clients with global enforcement strategy (both enforcing and resisting enforcement of awards) and challenges of arbitral awards under the English Arbitration Act 1996.

Clients appreciate Daniel's hands-on approach and ability to cut through complexity, anticipate commercial risks, and keep matters moving. Having been brought up in Malaysia, his international perspective sharpens his grasp of his international clients' cultural nuances.