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ALTOGETHER
WORLD CLASS

Drew & Napier has been providing exceptional legal • Competition Law & Regulatory Practice
service and representation to discerning clients since • Construction & Engineering
1889. We are one of the largest law firms in • Corporate Restructuring & Workouts
Singapore. • Corporate Secretarial, Immigration, Process
Our Dispute Resolution practice is consistently singled Agent Services (Drewcorp)
out as unparalleled, achieving top tier rankings in • Crime
prestigious international publications for over a • Country Desks (Greater China, Indonesia, India,
decade. Our International Arbitration Practice has Japan)
been similarly identified among the world’s top 100 • Data Protection & Privacy
practices by the Global Arbitration Review since 2010.
• Defamation
We are pre-eminent in Competition & Antitrust, • Employment
Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring, Intellectual • Family & International Personal Relationships
Property (Patents and Trade Marks), Tax and
• Financial Services Regulation
Telecommunications, Media & Technology, and have
market leading practices in Mergers & Acquisitions, • Government
Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets. • Hotels & Leisure
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
The firm has been named China Practice, Asian Law
Firm of the Year 2021, International Arbitration Law • Information Technology
Firm of the Year 2020, Regional Litigation Law Firm • Intellectual Property
of the Year 2019, Singapore Litigation Law Firm of • International Arbitration
the Year 2019, India Practice, Asian Law Firm of the • International Trade
Year 2019 and South East Asia Law Firm of the Year • Investigations
2017 by Asian Legal Business (ALB). ALB also named
• Investment Funds
Drew & Napier as Employer of Choice for the 11
years. • Mediation
• Medical Negligence
BUSINESS GROUPS • Mergers & Acquisitions
Drew & Napier is a full service practice. Our business • Natural Resources (Mineral, Oil & Gas)
groups/practice areas are not static, but develop to
• Private Equity
encompass and anticipate shifts in the legal market.
• Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
• Administrative & Public Law
• Project Finance
• Asset Recovery
• Public International Law
• Automotive
• Real Estate
• Aviation
• Shipping
• Banking & Finance
• Sports
• Blockchain & Digital Assets
• Tax & Private Client Services
• Business Establishment
• Telecommunications, Media & Technology
• Capital Markets
• Transport
• Commercial and Corporate Litigation
• Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
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ACCOLADES
"It's a formidable firm with a strong resource base."
"Exceptional in-depth understanding of the law…a go-
to name, even among the top international firms.”
"Their reach throughout Asia is exceptional.”
"A group of very talented lawyers with valuable and
insightful advice... provide very detailed guidance and
solutions."
"Very professional, reliable and target-oriented."
– Clients quoted in Chambers Asia-Pacific and Global Guides
2021
Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide to the World's
Leading Lawyers 2021
21 lawyers recognised, 5 practices ranked Band 1
Litigation – 15 consecutive years
Intellectual Property – 14 consecutive years
Restructuring & Insolvency – 14 consecutive years
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) –
14 consecutive years
Competition/Antitrust – 8 consecutive years
Recommended in Arbitration, Banking & Finance,
Capital Markets, Construction, Corporate
Investigations/Anti-Corruption, Corporate Mergers &
Acquisitions, Employment, Investment Funds, Real
Estate and Tax
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2021
Cream of the crop in 7 areas – Dispute Resolution,
Intellectual Property, Employment, Antitrust and
Competition, Restructuring & Insolvency, Private
Wealth, and Tax
Leading practices in Banking & Finance, Capital
Markets, Construction, Corporate/M&A, International
Arbitration, Investment Funds, Projects & Energy,
Real Estate, White-Collar Crime, and TMT
Asian Legal Business (ALB)
Employer of Choice 2021 – For the 12th year in its
survey of law firms in Asia-Pacific
ALB South East Asia Law Awards
International Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2020 –
5 years
Singapore Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2019 –
15 years
Regional Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2019 –
3 years
Singapore Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
2019 – 2 years
CEO Cavinder Bull, SC was named Singapore and
Regional Managing Partner of the Year 2020. He’s
also named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
2019.
In 2017, Drew clinched the SE Asia Law Firm of the
Year and the Real Estate Law Firm of the Year for the
second time.
ALB China Law Awards
China Practice, Asian Law Firm of the Year 2020 for 2
consecutive years
ALB India Law Awards
India Practice, Asian Law Firm of the Year 2019
The Asia Legal Awards
M&A Deal of the Year 2020: SEA – CapitaLand’s
Acquisition of Ascendas-Singbridge
TMT Deal of the Year 2019: Walmart’s acquisition of
Flipkart
M&A Deal of the Year 2018: SEA – Privatisation of
Global Logistic Properties
Finance Deal of the Year 2018: Insolvency &
Restructuring – Bumi Resources' Global Debt
Restructuring
IFLR1000 2021
Top tier in Restructuring & Insolvency for 14 consecutive
years
Capital Markets, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions,
Project Development and Investment Funds groups are
leading practices
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards
Commercial & Transaction Firm of the Year 2019
Singapore National Law Firm of the Year 2018 – For
3 years
Singapore Disputes Star of the Year 2018 – Cavinder
Bull, SC
Managing Intellectual Property
Named Singapore Patent Contentious and Trademark
Prosecution IP Firm of the Year 2020 at the Asia
Awards. Its World IP Survey 2019 has also singled out
Drew & Napier’s Intellectual Property practice as number
one in Singapore for 20 years
The Straits Times – Singapore’s Best Law Firms
2021
Rated prominently in 12 out of 15 legal categories
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THE INTERNATIONAL
ARBITRATION PRACTICE
Drew & Napier’s International Arbitration
Practice is renowned as a top practice in the
Asia Pacific region, and is listed as one of the
world’s leading practices.
We are dedicated to achieving winning
outcomes for our clients no matter the
JIMMY YIM
Senior Counsel jurisdiction, institution or tribunal. Each year,
Chairman, Drew & the aggregate quantum of our arbitration
Napier LLC matters totals several billion dollars.
Managing Director, We represent clients from a diverse range of
Dispute Resolution industries and countries. Many of our clients
come back to us for further representation.
Our clients include Fortune 500 companies,
financial institutions, foreign governments,
multinational corporations and state-owned
entities.
We handle all stages of the arbitral process;
from strategising to the commencement of
arbitration proceedings to the final evidential
hearing, as well as enforcement of arbitral
awards in the Singapore Courts and beyond.
CAVINDER BULL We are experienced in handling matters
Senior Counsel
spanning a range of governing and procedural
Chief Executive
Officer laws, from both common law and civil law
traditions.
In addition, we are frequently instructed by
international law firms to act as lead counsel
at arbitration hearings in Hong Kong, India,
London, Milan, Shanghai, Dubai and
Singapore.
Our group comprises a strong core team
which focuses almost exclusively in
international arbitration, as well as eminent
advocates who are well versed in arbitration
RANDOLPH KHOO
practice. We have specialist arbitration
Deputy Managing
Director, Dispute lawyers who practise in specific industry
Resolution sectors, such as building and construction,
energy & utilities, finance, commodities,
information technology, intellectual property,
oil & gas, property and shipping, corporate
joint ventures, franchising, distribution and
investments. We have capability and expertise
in both commercial arbitrations and
investment-treaty or investor-state arbitrations,
having advised and acted for both states and
investors.
SIRAJ OMAR OUR EXPERIENCE
Senior Counsel Our lawyers have acted for international and
Director, Dispute
Resolution
local clients in arbitrations before the following
institutions:
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
• China International Economic & Trade
Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
(HKIAC)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC),
International Court of Arbitration
• Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)
• London Court of International Arbitration
(LCIA)
• Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration
(SCMA)
• Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre
(SIAC)
• Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)
• Pacific International Arbitration Centre
(PIAC)
In addition to acting as counsel in arbitrations,
our lawyers also sit as arbitrators, giving us
better perspective of cases. Some of us are
also fellows or members of a number of
arbitration institutions.
Cavinder is one of two Vice Presidents of the
SIAC Court of Arbitration and was the former
Deputy Chairman of the SIAC.
Jimmy and Cavinder are on the panel of the
SIAC.
Jimmy is a recommended International
Arbitrator of the Pacific International
Arbitration Centre (PIAC), Vietnam.
Cavinder has been appointed to the ICSID
Panel of Arbitrators and has sat as an
arbitrator in ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SIAC and
UNCITRAL cases. He was a recent member
on the inaugural Disciplinary Tribunal of the
International Association of Athletics
Federations (IAAF). In addition, Cavinder is on
the Governing Board of the International
Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), on
the World Bank Sanctions Board, and the
Vice-President of the Asia Pacific Regional
Arbitration Group.
Randolph has been appointed Panel Arbitrator
of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Kuala
Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration,
Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators, Shanghai
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Arbitration Commission, Shenzhen Court of
International Arbitration, The Chinese
Arbitration Association, Taipei and Shanghai
International Economic and Trade Arbitration
Commission, among others.
ACCOLADES
Based on client and market feedback,
prestigious legal directories like Chambers
MAHESH RAI
Deputy Head, and Partners, Legal 500 and Global
Construction and Arbitration Review consistently confirm our
Engineering, Director leadership with top rankings in International
Dispute Resolution Arbitration.
The Asia Pacific Legal 500
International Arbitration 2021
– Ranked Tier 2 for 6
consecutive years
Hall of Fame:
Cavinder Bull, SC
Leading Individuals:
Jimmy Yim, SC
Recommended Lawyers:
Randolph Khoo – 3 consecutive years
Siraj Omar, SC
Blossom Hing
Christopher Chong
Rakesh Kirpalani
Next Generation Lawyers:
Mahesh Rai – 2 consecutive years
Kelvin Teo
‘Drew & Napier LLC always provides
professional and strategical advice on
international arbitration and quite familiar with
the rules and regulations of ICC and SIAC. All
advice is provided with high efficiency. The
law firm is rich in resources in different
countries.’
‘Key factor that stands out from other for Drew
and Napier is that the team
possesses/acquires in-depth knowledge of the
business and the process followed in the
business which is related to the dispute.’
‘Thorough knowledge of the trade and the
matter, exceptional preparedness for
presenting the matter and mastery in
explanation its witness and cross-examining
other witnesses.‘
‘Very impressive international arbitration team
capable of handling high stakes complex
multi-jurisdictional disputes.’
Sources say: ‘First class technical and
practical advice that is consistently delivered
according to the timelines required.”
‘The team was extremely thorough at each
step of the dispute and ensured that they were
always one step ahead. Their proactive
attitude in managing the dispute enabled us to
forecast several potential matters which could
have hindered our case.’
‘The intensity and dedication shown by the
team working on our arbitration is unparalleled
and explains why Drew & Napier is such a
tough opponent to have in a dispute.’
‘dispute resolution giant with a high degree of
focus on international arbitration. It has an
impressive mix of investor-state, construction
and engineering, and commercial cases.’
‘The team is “the best in town”…”business-
oriented” approach, “deep knowledge” and
“relevant experience”; commended for
attracting “big-ticket items”, especially
arbitration-related court proceedings, with
senior figures in the team handling both
litigation and arbitration work.’
‘Formidable player in the international
arbitration scene, and is praised for its
"management of expectations" and "value for
money". The strength of its practice and the
eminence of its senior team members has led
it to be engaged in a series of major
arbitrations, including a number of investor-
state disputes.’
“First-rate’ team ‘impresses with its knowledge
and professionalism”; “the group’s capabilities
are ‘comparable to any top arbitration practice
in the Asia Pacific region’”
Impresses with its “creativity, stamina and
level of legal work”
“a leading firm for international arbitration in
Singapore.”
Chambers Asia-
Pacific and Chambers
Global
Domestic Firms
(Singapore) 2021 –
Band 2 (13 years ranked)
Leading Individuals:
Jimmy Yim, SC – Band 4 (13 years ranked)
Cavinder Bull, SC – Band 1 (10 years running)
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Arbitration (International): Asia-Pacific 2021 –
Leading firm (14 years ranked)
Arbitration (Global): 2021
Leading Individuals:
Cavinder Bull, SC – Global Market Leader in
Arbitration; Band 4 (2 years ranked)
Randolph Khoo – Foreign Expert for China /
Expertise Based Abroad
A client, asked to identify their chief reason for
selecting Drew & Napier to handle a particular
matter, replied: “Outstanding expertise in
complex international and cross-border
disputes, including expertise in international
arbitration, plus great, in-depth knowledge and
expertise in matters of international law.”
Clients endorse the department for its “good,
reliable, high-quality service”
They also value the responsiveness, saying:
“What we found that was very impressive is
that they were able to get back to us on
almost all issues we had in a very short period
of time”.
Chambers says: “Formidable line-up of
disputes lawyers with an established
reputation for handling complex, high-value
arbitration.”
Interviewees say: "I am always impressed with
the no-nonsense, down-to-earth legal advice
provided by the team."
One client appreciates the team's "use of
good strategy" and ability to "give assurance
and confidence along the way."
"Their reputation is well deserved: they are the
top firm overall in Singapore, unlike a lot of
multinational firms. They really are focused on
operating from Singapore, but they work all
around the world."
"They are among the top at their game in
Singapore and they have a good network of
solid friendly firms in other jurisdictions that
they work very well with."
‘active on both commercial and investor-state
mandates on behalf of a multinational clientele
and increasingly sought after for the
arbitration of matters of international public
law.’
"They are very well versed in their field,
meticulous and thorough, and we're sure that
their calculated actions gave us the results
that we wanted to achieve."
"seeks innovative solutions"; "the firm is
always updating its capabilities to meet the
challenges of future requirements."
"The team is technically sound and
commercial in its approach. I felt great ease
with them handling the case and this was
vindicated by a total win."
‘“dedication of the team" was emphasised by
a number of contributors’
"They were very thorough and patient when
sifting through the many stacks of documents
relating to the disputes, their pre-trial
preparations were intensive and, most
importantly, they were always available to
discuss any issues we raised or were not
confident about."
“A number of commentators regard Drew &
Napier as Singapore's pre-eminent home-
grown arbitration team, with one maintaining
that it is ‘definitely the leading local firm in
arbitration’. Another concurs: ‘Arbitration and
dispute resolution are the special forte of
Drew & Napier. They have demonstrated
remarkable skills and abilities in handling very
complex matters’."
“Sources point to rigorous preparation as a
key reason for the practice's excellent
reputation. One notes: ‘They show clarity of
thought, clear strategy and the legal opinion
has been well researched and is strong;
preparation is thorough for the conduct of any
case’."
"They take their cases and clients seriously
and put their heart and soul into the matters
they accept."
"Extremely impressed: they have intellectual
capacity, a very strategic mindset and a focus
on the elements in which you want them to
invest."
“I would say Drew & Napier are still a go-to
firm if a client is looking for the strongest
possible representation in dispute resolution."
"I was really impressed not just with the legal
work but the adaptation of success to the
clients. Extremely impressed."
"Their in-depth legal and industry knowledge,
business awareness and professional advice
have all been of a high standard. They are
equally adept at the representation of out-of-
region clients in Asian-based disputes, and of
Asian clients in both regional and international
cases."
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“The choice was obvious when we were
considering a firm to represent us: their
dispute resolution work is simply unparalleled,
they’re in touch with matters arising in the
China market, and the value-added service of
providing arbitration-related litigation work is
indispensable.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of them:
everyone we’ve worked with from senior to
junior has been incredibly professional,
prompt and diligent in approach and manner.”
“‘World-class’ counsel Cavinder Bull SC is
described by sources as ‘very easy to deal
with’ and an ‘excellent advocate’ who ‘writes
compelling briefs and makes superb oral
presentations.’”
Global Arbitration Review 100 - 13th edition
(2020)
Listed as one of the top 100 arbitration
practices in the world since 2010
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards
Commercial & Transactions Firm of the Year
2019
National Law Firm of the Year 2018 –
Singapore
Disputes Star of the Year, Singapore 2018 –
Cavinder Bull, SC
Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards
Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year 2019 -
Cavinder Bull, SC
Young Lawyer of the Year 2019 – Mahesh Rai
SE Asia Law Firm of the Year 2017
Asian Legal Business Super 50 Disputes
Lawyers 2021
Top 50 disputes lawyers in the region:
Jimmy Yim, SC
Blossom Hing
Mahesh Rai
Daniel Cai
Who's Who Legal
Arbitration Thought Leader 2020 – Cavinder
Bull SC (4 consecutive years)
Arbitration 2021 – Cavinder Bull, SC (9
consecutive years)
Arbitration Future Leaders 2021 – Foo Yuet
Min (5 consecutive years) and Mahesh Rai (2
consecutive years)
Asialaw Profiles
Dispute Resolution 2021 – Outstanding firm
for 11 consecutive years
“It is the premier, go-to, disputes firm.”
“Its people. Staff have been well recruited and
know the matter at hand inside and out
delivering first-class advocacy.”
“Responsiveness of the lawyers. Overall legal
strategy. Looking after the client's interests in
managing costs and the overall strategy, even
if it means less legal costs.”
“Drew & Napier is one of the premier dispute
resolution firms in Singapore and is our go-to
firm for complex and high stakes disputes. It
also provides excellent client service and is
particularly attentive to the needs of clients.
The firm was available to us 24/7 and we were
impressed by the quality of its advice.”
“Responded promptly, work quality was good
and it was conversant in Mandarin when
needed.”
“Keen attention to detail, comprehensive
knowledge of evidence at trial and a thorough
grasp on preceding interlocutory applications
including notes of evidence prepared by the
court.”
“Excellent practical advice. The particular
highlights are: consistent ability to meet tight
deadlines; written advice contains a short
summary of position on key points; willing to
give a clear assessment of the likelihood of
success of each argument.”
“The team delivers advice which reflects a deft
balance between technical proficiency and
commercial sensibilities. They are diligent and
thorough, able to quickly pick up a solid
understanding of technical industry matters,
and very responsive.”
Asialaw Leading Lawyers
Dispute Resolution 2021
Recommended Individuals:
Jimmy Yim, SC – Elite Practitioner for 4
consecutive years
Cavinder Bull, SC – Elite Practitioner for 4
consecutive years
Siraj Omar, SC – Distinguished Practitioner for
2 consecutive years
Dispute Resolution 2019
Recommended Individuals:
Blossom Hing – Market Leading lawyer for 2
consecutive years
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Tony Yeo – Market-Leading lawyer for 2 services as “outstanding and seamless”.

consecutive years Peers said that the firm’s lawyers “are
Mahesh Rai – Leading lawyer for 2 extremely industrious and understand the
consecutive years practicalities, nuances and challenges of
dealing with the Indian market”, and that firm
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021
offers “exceptional service” on both
edition
contentious and non-contentious matters.
International Arbitration – Tier 1 (4
Managing Director Jimmy Yim SC and
consecutive years)
Director Foo Yuet Min are “highly
Identified as Dispute Resolution Stars: recommended”, according to market
feedback. Peers appreciate Director Mahesh
Jimmy Yim, SC Rai’s proficiency and knowledge of Indian
Cavinder Bull, SC legal matters. CEO Cavinder Bull SC is
Siraj Omar, SC lauded for being “spectacular and in a very
Sushil Nair
elite league”.
Randolph Khoo
Tony Yeo In the India Business Law Journal (2018
Blossom Hing issue), a client praised Drew as “very
Wendell Wong professional, works under minimal guidance
Christopher Chong and is very smooth on timelines”; Jimmy Yim
Gary Low SC was recommended by his client as
Mohan Gopalan someone whose “experience, knowledge and
strategy is supreme and unparalleled”.
“Professional approach to all stages of the
arbitration process.” (2021 edition) MAIN CONTACTS
“They are responsive and immediately look Jimmy Yim, SC
into the problems and provide possible Regional Arbitrator, SIAC
solutions at hand.” (2019 edition) Fellow, SIArb
“The professionalism and friendliness of Drew Arbitrator, AIAC
& Napier is noticeable.” (2018 edition) T: +65 6531 2504/2505
F: +65 6533 9029
Best Lawyers International: Singapore E: jimmy.yim@drewnapier.com
(2022 edition)
Cavinder Bull, SC
Recommended Individuals: Vice President, SIAC Court
Arbitration & Mediation Vice President, APRAG
Jimmy Yim, SC Panel Arbitrator, SIAC
Cavinder Bull, SC Panel Arbitrator, ICSID
Siraj Omar, SC T: +65 6531 2416
Randolph Khoo F: +65 6533 3591
Kelvin Tan E: cavinder.bull@drewnapier.com
Chia Voon Jiet Siraj Omar, SC
Bet-the-Company Litigation Fellow, CIArb
Cavinder Bull, SC Fellow, SIArb
Fellow, AMINZ
Litigation T: +65 6531 2420
Jimmy Yim, SC F: +65 6220 3516
Cavinder Bull, SC E: siraj.omar@drewnapier.com
Blossom Hing
Foo Yuet Min Randolph Khoo
Paras Lalwani FSI Arb, FCI Arb, FMI Arb, FAMINZ (Arb),
FHKI Arb, FICA, FAIADR
India Business Law Journal Arbitrator, Law Society Arbitration Scheme
In the August 2020 issue of India Business T: +65 6531 2418
Law Journal (IBLJ), a client who used the firm F: +65 6532 7149
for a complex litigation involving India, E: randolph.khoo@drewnapier.com
Mauritius, and Singapore law, described its

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Kelvin Tan Rakesh Kirpalani

T: +65 6531 2526 T: +65 6531 2521
F: +65 6532 7149 F: +65 6532 7149
E: kelvin.tan@drewnapier.com E: rakesh.kirpalani@drewnapier.com
Blossom Hing Adam Maniam
T: +65 6531 2494 T: +65 6531 2741
F: +65 6535 4906 F: +65 6220 0324
E: blossom.hing@drewnapier.com E: adam.maniam@drewnapier.com
Wendell Wong Kong Man Er
T: +65 6531 2496 T: +65 6531 2224
F: +65 6535 4906 F: +65 6220 0324
E: wendell.wong@drewnapier.com E: maner.kong@drewnapier.com
Gary Low
T: +65 6531 2497
F: +65 6532 7149
E: gary.low@drewnapier.com
Christopher Chong
T: +65 6531 2743
F: +65 6536 6509
E: christopher.chong@drewnapier.com
Chia Voon Jiet
Panel Arbitrator, SIAC
T: +65 6531 2397
F: +65 6533 3591
E: voonjiet.chia@drewnapier.com
Benedict Teo
T: +65 6531 2499
F: +65 6535 4906
E: benedict.teo@drewnapier.com
Foo Yuet Min
Arbitrator, SIAC Reserve Panel
T: +65 6531 2799
F: +65 6220 0324
E: yuetmin.foo@drewnapier.com
Gerui Lim
T: +65 6531 4120
F: +65 6220 0324
E: gerui.lim@drewnapier.com
Woo Shu Yan
T: +65 6531 4103
F: +65 6220 0324
E: shuyan.woo@drewnapier.com
Mahesh Rai
ICC YAF Representative (Asia-Pacific)
Fellow, CIArb and SIArb
Arbitrator, SIAC Reserve Panel
Arbitrator, HKIAC List of Arbitrators
T: +65 6531 2584
F: +65 6220 0324
E: mahesh.rai@drewnapier.com