Melissa is a disputes resolution lawyer based in Reed Smith’s Singapore office who focuses in commercial disputes and international arbitration. She has acted as counsel in arbitral proceedings under various institutional rules, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), and Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc (JAMS).
Melissa has represented top-tier financial institutions and multinational companies across a broad range of cross-border contentious matters. In particular, she has significant experience in advising and defending leading global companies in the aviation and energy sectors.
In addition, Melissa has also been involved in non-contentious work. She has advised companies on commodity trading agreements and assisted in the drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements in the energy and natural resources sector.