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Michael is a dispute resolution lawyer who specialises in commercial and construction disputes and international arbitration. He has worked on cross-border commercial disputes in various sectors and industries, including construction, energy, hospitality and commodities. He has advised on arbitral proceedings under various institutional rules, such as the SIAC, ICC and LCIA, as well as ad hoc arbitrations.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Represented the sole owner of a European holding company in defending LCIA arbitration proceedings brought by a former co-owner of the holding company relating to disputes (with claims in excess of US$70 million) arising out of the separation of business interests.
Represented a major Japanese general trading company defending arbitral proceedings (totalling approximately US$50 million) under ICC rules brought by a Singapore manufacturer in relation to a long-term supply contract.
Represented a Swiss-based multinational corporation in a SIAC arbitration against a Singapore company arising from a contract for the sale and purchase of coal.
Commercial Disputes
Represented the sole owner of a European holding company in defending LCIA arbitration proceedings brought by a former co-owner of the holding company relating to disputes (with claims in excess of US$70 million) arising out of the separation of business interests.
Represented a major Japanese general trading company defending arbitral proceedings (totalling approximately US$50 million) under ICC rules brought by a Singapore manufacturer in relation to a long-term supply contract.
Represented a Swiss-based multinational corporation in a SIAC arbitration against a Singapore company arising from a contract for the sale and purchase of coal.
Represented a global restaurant franchise in bringing claims against, and successfully negotiating settlements with, franchisees in China and Indonesia in relation to franchise agreements to operate franchises in the respective countries.
Represented a U.S. health care insights and analytics company in successfully bringing claims against former employees of its Singapore office.
Construction Disputes
Represented a major U.S. energy company defending UNCITRAL arbitral proceedings (with claims of US$75 million) arising out of a large-scale construction project in Australia.
Represented an international school in a dispute against a Singapore subsidiary and its parent company in relation to a contract for the construction and supply of renewable energy facilities.
Commercial Construction
Advised a pre-eminent multinational developer and operator in the hospitality and tourism sector in respect of drafting various contracts relating to the development and construction of multiple landmark projects across Asia.
Advised a major North American construction and engineering company on various energy related EPC contracts.
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Nottingham, 2014, LL.B., Second Class, Division One
- National University of Singapore, 2009, BEng (Hons), Chemical Engineering, Second Class Honours (Upper), Specialisation in Process Systems Engineering
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Singapore
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Law Society of Singapore, Member
- Singapore Academy of Law, Member
