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Rob Palmer is an International Arbitration partner based in the Singapore office of international law firm Hogan Lovells. Rob has a particular focus on dispute resolution in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors and, having been based in Southeast Asia since 2003, is recognised as one of the most experienced international counsel active in the region.
Rob is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and has conducted arbitrations under the rules of major regional and international arbitral institutions including the SIAC, AAA, ICC, LCIA, KLRCA/AIAC, TAI and BANI. He also sits as arbitrator.
In addition to his experience in Singapore, Rob has particular experience with the resolution of Indonesia-related disputes. He has managed Indonesian litigation on behalf of international clients; acted for Indonesian and international clients in numerous arbitrations; and conducted arbitrations in Jakarta under the BANI Rules; and is a member of the BANI panel of arbitrators. He is ranked in legal directories as a leading practitioner for Indonesian dispute resolution.
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‘Hogan Lovells' international arbitration team, particularly in Asia, combines deep regional knowledge with extensive sectoral expertise across energy, infrastructure, and construction. Their strength lies in their ability to handle technically and legally complex disputes with precision, strategic foresight, and commercial pragmatism. The team is particularly adept at disputes arising from major infrastructure and energy projects, often involving multiple jurisdictions and governing laws.
- What distinguishes the practice is its seamless integration of disputes and transactional insight, especially through the collaboration between arbitration specialists like Rob Palmer and sector experts such as Matt Bubb. This cross-disciplinary approach allows the team to bring not only legal rigour but also a nuanced understanding of how infrastructure projects are developed, financed, and delivered.’
‘Rob Palmer stands out as one of the most experienced and respected international arbitration practitioners in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore since 2003, he brings deep regional insight and exceptional legal acumen to complex disputes. His extensive experience as both counsel and arbitrator under major institutional rules (SIAC, ICC, LCIA, AIAC, and others) enhances his ability to anticipate procedural challenges and build effective case strategies.'
'Rob’s strength lies in his clarity of thought, commercial awareness, and ability to command confidence in high-stakes matters—particularly in the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.’