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K&L Gates Straits Law LLC

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC

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Singapore

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International arbitration

Praised for it’s ‘rare combination of deep technical knowledge, strategic insight, and commercial sensibility’, K&L Gates Straits Law LLC’s Singapore group leverages its firm-wide strength in investment treaty disputes, complex arbitrations relating to M&A and shareholder disputes, offshore construction and operations disputes, and applications to the Singapore Court. Its specialists are a key port of call for clients in India, Korea, Japan and France. Group head Raja Bose has longstanding experience in dispute resolution, utilising his dual Singapore and England qualification. Henry Kim exhibits strength in energy, infrastructure and resources matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘K&L Gates Straits Law’s international arbitration team brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, strategic insight, and commercial sensibility. What sets the team apart is its seamless coordination across jurisdictions and disciplines, particularly in highly technical infrastructure disputes. Their ability to engage effectively with consultants, expert witnesses, and government stakeholders, while maintaining legal rigour and client responsiveness, is notable.'

  • 'They are especially strong in handling complex cross-border matters, where their collaborative approach, clear communication, and responsiveness have made a significant difference in advancing our position. The team also stands out for its innovation in presenting and structuring claims for international tribunals, making use of technology and streamlined workflows. Their advice is always practical, grounded in legal realities, yet tailored for the broader commercial context.’

  • ‘The individuals we have worked with are exceptional in both technical competence and client service. Johnathan Lim in particular has been a standout counsel, he is strategic, pragmatic, and deeply committed to achieving outcomes. His ability to distil complex legal and technical concepts into actionable advice is invaluable, particularly in high-stakes arbitration matters.'

  • 'The team demonstrates strong leadership, calm under pressure, and clear thinking. Associates under his leadership also demonstrate a high degree of rigour and discipline, reflecting a well-structured team culture.’

  • ‘The team is well-disciplined in their responsiveness and very attuned to our needs. I can rely on the team for their fast response, as construction disputes are often time-sensitive. I value their ability to explain complex matters in a very clear and concise manner. The team recently helped us settle a dispute and their partner Henry Kim led the negotiations. I admire his team's work ethic and making sure the best possible is achieved for us.'

  • ‘Henry Kim has been advising us for the past 7 years, and he is an absolute star. He has been very much part of our team as if he is one of our in-house counsel, negotiating and reviewing construction contracts on our behalf. I particularly value his Korean language capabilities, which is a big strength of the team. He has a good understanding of our semiconductor sector. Henry and the team have been assisting on several arbitration matters relating to our semiconductor project in Malaysia.’

Key clients

  • NPC Ukrenergo
  • Simmtech Holdings
  • Republic of India
  • TMA Australia
  • Fotografik Enterprises Pvt Ltd
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Work highlights

Acting for a Ukranian electricity transmission system operator to develop a high level litigation and arbitration strategy to seek compensation for the damage inflicted on Ukrenegro’s infrastructure, assets and operation by the Russian Federation, with the objective of establishing accountability of the Russian Federation and recovery of the damages which are estimated to be between US$3.5 billion and US$10 billion.
Acting for Simmtech, a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs) on a number of construction disputes, including issues related to variation orders, defect liability periods, letters of undertaking, power cabling works, and the release of retention funds.
Acting for the Government of India in a challenge to a preliminary award on jurisdiction by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) tribunal before the Singapore International Commercial Court, in connection with an arbitration commenced by Korea Western Power Company Limited (KOWEPO) pursuant to the terms of the Korea-India Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and the potential setting aside and/or challenge to enforcement of the award on the merits.
Practice head

Raja Bose

Other key lawyers

Henry Kim; Jonathan Lim