Exhibiting a ‘depth of expertise, commercial acumen, and client-centric approach’, WongPartnership LLP is consistently instructed to act in big-ticket investor-state and commercial arbitration mandates. Regularly sought out to act in the full range of disputes is Chou Sean Yu, the litigation and dispute resolution group head. Koh Swee Yen leads the international arbitration practice, excelling in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, where she acts both for and against States. Hock Keng Chan is appointed to the SIAC, regularly acting in both English and Chinese cases. Wendy Lin retains a strong reputation in complex commercial, fraud and asset recovery disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very good strength in depth, with significant resources available to deploy.’
- ‘Sean Chou is intelligent and an excellent strategist.’
- ‘The team is very well versed in its field of expertise and provided very sound advice, taking into account overseas perspectives and local legal obstacles.’
- ‘They guided us throughout the entire legal process, clearly setting out all available options and the corresponding risks, and consistently stayed two to three steps ahead.’
- ‘The team we worked with was highly capable and very easy to communicate with, giving us complete confidence that they were firmly on our side.’
- ‘We worked with Magdalene Ong, Joel Quek, Thea Vega, and Cindy Chua, who familiarised themselves with our case in a very short span of time and presented available remedies quickly and precisely.’
- ‘Despite us being a non-Singapore-based parent company, the team was patient in explaining local legal interpretations, candid about what was and was not possible, and demonstrated a strong understanding of our industry and internal operations.’
- ‘Lionel Leo works hard in the client’s best interests and guides clients gently towards solutions, offering reassuring and thoughtful advice without sharp elbows.’
- ‘Eden Li is an excellent adviser whose confidence and strength of advice belie her relative seniority. She is definitely a star of the future.’
- ‘WongPartnership’s international arbitration practice stands out as a regional leader, combining deep technical expertise with commercial acumen and a client-centric approach in managing complex, high-stakes cross-border disputes.’
Key clients
- The Republic of Korea
- The Republic of Poland
- J&F Investimentos S.A.
- Nuance Pharma Limited
- Independent State of Papua New Guinea
- WeMade Co., Ltd
- China Huadian Engineering Co., Ltd
- Seatrium Group
- Nera Telecommunications
- Deutsche Telekom AG
Work highlights
Representing The Republic of Poland in proceedings in the Singapore International Commercial Court to set aside an investment treaty arbitration award issued in favour of PDZ (UK) Limited and PD Co Holdings (UK) Limited (“PDZ”).
Acted for J&F Investimentos S.A. (“J&F”), Brazil's largest private economic group, in an action taken out by CA Investment (Brazil) S.A. (“CA”) to enforce in Singapore a partial award rendered in an arbitration seated in Brazil.
Acting for the subsidiary of a leading Asian healthcare investment firm in an SIAC arbitration against a Canadian listed biotechnology company, in establishing fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement relating to an in-licensing agreement worth over US$100 million for the development and commercialization of a novel drug, and rescinding the said agreement.
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Practice head
Koh Swee Yen SC
Other key lawyers
Chou Sean Yu; Hock Keng Chan; Wendy Lin; Lionel Leo; Eden Li; Cindy Chua; Magdalene Ong; Joel Quek; Thea Vega; Cindy Chao