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Acting in high-value bet-the-company disputes worldwide, Drew & Napier LLC‘s international arbitration team is praised for its ability to ’combine technical strength with commercial practicality’. Encompassing both commercial and investor-state disputes, the practice’s expertise covers the full gamut of arbitration work; its breadth of expertise covers a wide range of industry sectors, including construction and infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance, commodities, tech, oil and gas, joint ventures, crypto and healthcare. The group is jointly spearheaded by Randolph Khoo and Wendell Wong. Khoo is an international arbitration expert with noted experience in cross-jurisdictional matters concerning China, India, Indonesia and Russia. While Wong leverages deep experience leading arbitrations under the SIAC, ICC and UNCITRAL, frequently representing international private-sector businesses and state-owned companies in disputes. As far as senior counsel are concerned, Blossom Hing SC  and Jimmy Yim SC are well-equipped to handle commercial arbitration cases involving multiple national laws, while firm CEO Cavinder Bull SC is a ‘go-to advocate for any large case’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Cavinder Bull and Gerui Lim are at the top of the international Bar-talent, innovation, presentation and ingenuity.’

  • The team led by Mr Jimmy Yim SC, with Mr Abhinav Bhushan and Mr Joel Leow, displayed strong strategic thinking, deep legal expertise, and a calm, commercial approach to complex issues. Their responsiveness, clarity in communication, and attention to detail gave us great confidence throughout the process.'

  • ‘Mr Jimmy Yim SC stands out as a truly exceptional advocate. His gravitas, clarity of thought, and ability to distill complex issues into focused strategy are unmatched. He brings a sense of calm authority to the table, which inspires confidence even in the most high-stakes scenarios. Working with him was both reassuring and instructive.'

  • 'Mr Abhinav Bhushan brought deep knowledge of international arbitration and a sharp understanding of cross-border nuances. His structured approach and responsiveness were invaluable throughout the engagement.'
  • 'Mr Joel Leow was meticulous, reliable, and thorough, ensuring that all aspects of the matter were handled seamlessly.'

  • ‘Cavinder Bull is a leader in the field in Singapore and one of the strongest advocates. He is the "go to" advocate for any large case. Yuet Min Foo is extremely knowledgeable and a leader, particularly for China related work, but also beyond. Clients receive clear and effective advice from Yuet Min. Daniel Cai is extremely innovative and is well liked by clients, who turn to him for sound legal advice. Daniel is the future of the Singapore legal community.’

Work highlights

Acting in the first known investor-state arbitrations ever commenced against the Lao Government. It involves a long-running and high-profile dispute between the Lao Government and two investors in its gaming and casino industry.

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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Randolph Khoo; Wendell Wong

Other key lawyers

Jimmy Yim SC, Cavinder Bull SC; Blossom Hing SC; Gerui Lim; Foo Yuet Min; Mahesh Rai; Lin Shumin; Daniel Cai; Joel Leow; Abhinav Bhushan; Kelvin Teo

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