Fielding an ‘intelligent, commercial and legally sound’ team, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP has an enviable track record in high-stakes disputes, including commercial, shareholder, construction and investor-state arbitrations. ’Meticulous, thoughtful and understated’ practice head Gitta Satryani is a renowned for experience handling international investment law and Indonesian disputes. Alastair Henderson maintains a reputation as a ‘leading arbitration light’, regularly sitting as an arbitratior in major arbitration rules such as the ICC, SIAC, AIAC, LCIA and UNCITRAL. Tomas Furlong brings deep expertise in the Middle East and Asian-related arbitrations, dividing his time between Dubai and Singapore. Daniel Waldek is a key contact for construction and infrastructure arbitrations, placing particular focus on projects in the Middle East and ASEAN regions. The firm also has a tie-up with local structure Prolegis LLC for Singapore court litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very intelligent, commercial, legally sound and willing to think of creative solutions.'
- ‘HSF is very business oriented and can provide insightful strategies to help us reach our commercial goals. Its team in Singapore is also mindful of our actual need, and they do not just provide legal advice, they provide meaningful legal strategies that can be implemented, and closely adhere to the client's actual need.’
- ‘Tomas Furlong is excellent in providing reasonable and feasible dispute resolution strategies and implementations.’
- ‘They are top of the game and of international standing in the field of cross-border disputes.'
- ‘I have regularly worked with Daniel Chia for the past 15 years. He is commercial, legally sound, and very smart and creative.’
- ‘I have worked extensively with Ker Yanguang for aligned parties in commercial disputes. Very client responsive, smart and legally sound. ’
Key clients
- Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC)
- BP
- Marriott
- Goldman Sachs
- Scoot
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tomas Furlong
Gitta Satryani
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Daniel Waldek
Practice head
Gitta Satryani
Other key lawyers
Alastair Henderson; Tomas Furlong; Daniel Waldek; Ker Yanguang; Daniel Chia