Blackstone & Gold is steered by Baldev Bhinder. Commodities, fraud, financial and insurance disputes sit at the heart of the firm. Bhinder deals with a variety of jurisdictions, alongside appearing as lead counsel in Singapore courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are all good listeners and approach all situations from an open mind and with great patience.’
- ‘Small highly motivated highly knowledgeable team, top of the field in commodities and related finance work ’
- ‘Baldev is an exceptional litigator with very deep arbitration experience. He has seen it all and instils great confidence in clients. He is particularly knowledge in the commodities/trade finance area where his deep understanding of the market is evident in everything he does. He is a great communicator and leader who is a genuine pleasure to work with.
- ‘Baldev and Raman have been constant pillars of their practice. It's been a pleasure working with them on the contentious issues we face in our business. They are really good at their work. Explain complex legal things in simple terms, their ability to break down the issue into small parts, convey what is relevant and what is not, focus on the core issue does inspire confidence that we are in safe hands. ’
- ‘This practice stands out for its client-centric approach, deep sector expertise, and commitment to delivering tailored, strategic solutions. Unlike firms that take a one-size-fits-all approach, this team combines legal/consulting excellence with a nuanced understanding of each client's business context, ensuring advice is not only technically sound but also commercially acceptable.’
- ‘The individuals I work with are distinguished not just by their technical excellence, but by their integrity, judgment, and commitment to collaboration. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep subject-matter expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset. They don’t simply identify risks or offer generic advice—they tailor their guidance to the client's broader business objectives, making them true strategic partners rather than just service providers.’
- ‘Baldev is always accessible, something which we value especially when there is an urgent situation to deal with. He is quick to grasp the situation and provoke our thinking with his probing questions. Challenges us on our views which brings in clarity in our own thoughts to deal with the matter. ’
- ‘I have always my interactions and engagement with Baldev. He has shown to be highly knowledgeable in the field of law and was able to provide effective and smart responses to different legal situations. This shows his ability to weld his legal prowess flawless.’
- ‘Highly experienced and thorough in their research and step by step strategy and process to follow.’
- ‘A highly capable and committed team of commodity dispute experts with a really experienced and innovative lead partner in Baldev Bhinder. ’
Key clients
- Alvari Pte Ltd
- Avani Resources
- Export Development of Canada
- Tata Group
- Pertamina
- Idemitsu International
- Global Transit Trading
- QBE Insurance
- Agrocorp International
- Eurasia Centre AG
Work highlights
Acting for a global insurance company in respect of AAA arbitration proceedings with claims in excess of $150m involving allegations of fictitious trades under a trade credit policy.
Acted for a Singapore commodities trader in SIAC proceedings against an Indonesian miner in respect of a novel issue as to which party should bear the loss for a third-party hacking, spoofing and diversion of payment.
Acting for commodities giant TATA International in securing three separate arbitration awards (one LCIA, two separate DIAC proceedings) against different entities in respect of a dispute arising from the sale of commodities.
Practice head
Baldev Bhinder