Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP demonstrates formidable strength in international arbitration across the Asia-Pacific, with leading practitioners based in key jurisdictions. In Singapore, the team is led by Alastair Henderson, with Tomas Furlong, Gitta Satryani, and Daniel Waldek other key contacts – Henderson has a notable track record of work relating to Thailand, while Waldek is notable for his connections to Vietnam. Turning to Hong Kong, Simon Chapman KC is the firm’s global co-head of international arbitration, spearheading an office that also includes Kathryn Sanger, May Tai and Antony Crockett; it also is the home of Justin D’Agostino, a seasoned arbitration professional who is the firm’s global CEO. The firm’s Mainland China practice, operating from Beijing and Shanghai and regularly co-operating with the Hong Kong team, counts Weina Ye and construction specialist Michelle Li  as key figures. In Tokyo, David Gilmore heads the team (which saw Ben Jolley return as head of construction disputes from an in-house role), while South Korea sees Dana Kim and 2023 England and Wales King’s Counsel appointment Mike McClure KC, a solicitor advocate, as key figures; Warathorn Wongsawangsiri in Bangkok adds further firepower to the firm’s offering in ASEAN.