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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Profile
Work Department
Dispute Resolution; Corporate Restructuring & Workouts
Position
Co-Head, Corporate Restructuring & Workouts
Director, Dispute Resolution
Career
Blossom’s practice is focused on disputes as well as debt restructuring and insolvency work. She is actively involved in court (appearing as lead counsel before the Singapore High Court and Court of Appeal) and arbitration (SIAC, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, AIAC and IICRA) work, handling derivative actions, shareholder, corporate and commercial disputes. She works extensively with clients based in Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, the US and Europe as well as Singapore.
Blossom is on the panel of arbitrators of the SIAC and HIAC. She is also a member of the court of arbitration of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre and a council member of the ICC Institute. Blossom has also been recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia-Pacific, IFLR1000, asialaw Leading lawyers, asialaw Profiles and Best Lawyers International for her dispute resolution and restructuring/insolvency work.
Blossom was named Litigator of the Year in Southeast Asia in both 2021 and 2023 Asian Legal Business (ALB) Women in Law Awards, and she was also identified as one of the top 15 female lawyers in Asia by ALB in 2024 and one of Asia’s top 50 most highly recommended arbitration and litigation practitioners in ALB’s Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in 2021. Earlier in 2020, she won the Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm) in the 2020 ALB SE Asia Law Awards.
Languages
English
Memberships
- Member, Court of Arbitration, Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD)
- Panel of Arbitrators, Singapore International Arbitration Centre
- Panel of Arbitrators, Hainan International Arbitration Court
- Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law
- Member, International Insolvency Institute
- Associate Mediator and Insolvency Mediator accredited by the Singapore Mediation Centre
- Panel Assessor for COVID-19 Temporary Relief (PACT), appointed by the Minister for Law.
- Fellow, Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore Limited (IPAS)
- Member, Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)
- Member, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation and founding member of the Singapore Chapter
- Member, International Bar Association
- Member, Austral-Asian Chapter of the ICC Institute
Education
- L.L.B. (Hons), National University of Singapore (1996)
- Admitted to the Singapore Bar in May 1997
- Admitted to the New York Bar in 2004
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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.’
‘Blossom Hing has first class interpersonal skills and is a strategic and seasoned player in the arbitration and litigation space. She is incredibly client focused and works particularly well with clients outside of Singapore. Her international experience and reputation is seen by the fact that she is regularly invited to speak in the international arbitration circuit and that she sits on the Abu Dhabi International Court of Arbitration.’
‘Lin Shumin is a brilliant & well-trained lawyer who knows what she's doing. Mahesh Rai is an experienced arbitration practitioner. Shumin Lin is a very talented lawyer who is always on top of everything in the matter.'
'Yuet Min is extremely easy to work as a co-counsel. Very practical and experienced. Has a great future.'
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.