International Arbitration law firm in Singapore handling cross border disputes across Asia

Global rules, local precision.

International Arbitration Lawyers

Our arbitration team handles complex cross-border disputes across Asia and beyond. We’ve acted in high-value cases under institutions like ICC, SIAC, and SCMA, spanning industries such as energy, construction, and shipping. From negotiation to post-award, we deliver efficient, commercially focused outcomes, supported by a network of advocates and experts.

Commodity Trading Disputes

Disputes in the energy sector can involve supply interruptions, price disputes, regulatory investigations or even environmental liabilities. With strategies tailored to protect business critical operations, we guide clients through complex, cross-border disagreements.

Joint Venture Disputes

We act for shareholders or joint venture partners in disputes arising from governance breakdowns, minority oppression or even exit issues. Complex cross-border cases require focus on protecting strategic interests and resolving deadlocks efficiently.

Contractual Disputes

Such disputes involving breach, non-performance and liability issues under commercial agreements require strategic advice across industries. At Thuraisingam, we are able to quickly identify risks and enforce contractual rights to achieve commercially sound outcomes.

Notable Cases

SIAC Arbitration

Acted for an Indonesian client in a USD128 million dispute against the private equity arm of a major international bank. Case involved cross-border contract interpretation and complex commercial issues.

SIAC Expedited Procedure

Represented client in a hard-fought arbitration seated in Singapore. The tribunal dismissed jurisdictional challenges and awarded our client damages, full arbitration costs, and legal fees with interest.

UNCITRAL Arbitration

Acted for an oil exploration company in a complex US$16.5 million dispute under the 2013 UNCITRAL Rules. The matter involved multiple contested applications, interim relief, and cost allocation issues, reflecting the highly technical and procedurally intricate nature of the proceedings.

UNCITRAL Arbitration

Represented oil exploration company in claims exceeding USD126 million against a Middle Eastern state-owned enterprise. Dispute arose from petroleum operations in Southeast Asia.

SIAC Arbitration

Acted for a shipping subsidiary of a listed corporation in a charterparty dispute with a US entity. Secured final award of over USD10 million.

Commodities Disputes Arbitration

Acted for an oil and gas company in responding to a claim by a helium supplier for US$5.5 million arising from alleged breaches of helium supply agreements.

Advised and acted for a listed Indian company in commodities litigation concerning a value of USD 9 million and involving parallel international arbitration proceedings.