Global Arbitration Review, a premier London-based publication on international arbitration, recently released an approved list of the top 30 international arbitration practices in the world (“GAR 30”).

Rajah & Tann LLP was once again the only Asian law firm in the GAR 30. It was ranked 27th based on objective data supplied by all the leading law firms worldwide. The rest of the firms ranked in the GAR 30 are from the United States, North America and Europe.   

Rajah & Tann LLP was also included in the list of top 100 arbitration practices for the 3rd consecutive year, a feat unmatched by any law firm in Singapore.

The results will be published in the 3rd edition of the Global Arbitration Review 100.

Chong Yee Leong, head of international arbitration practice at Rajah & Tann LLP, said: “I am delighted that for the 2nd consecutive year, Rajah & Tann LLP has been named in the top 30 international arbitration practices in the world. While it remains the only Asian firm in this list, I look forward to more Asian firms making it as this region becomes a much more important market for international arbitration. I am especially grateful to all our dispute resolution lawyers for the great job done by each of them in sustaining the firm's position on the global map for international arbitration. This is especially satisfying coming at a time of increasingly tough competition."

Aside from its standalone international arbitration practice, Rajah & Tann LLP has extensive industry-specific arbitration expertise within a number of practice groups including the Shipping, Insolvency & Restructuring, TMT, Insurance & Reinsurance, Major Projects & Infrastructure and Commercial Litigation practice groups.

About GAR 100 Research

The GAR 100 is the only globally available dedicated publication on international arbitration with a detailed research and audit process.

The research process for the 2010 edition of the GAR 100 covered a 2-year period from August 2007 to August 2009. Law firms were required to submit on 24 questions covering practice aspects relating to constitution of the practice as well as on experience relating to representations as counsels and arbitrators. Firms were also required to compile data on its representation in merit hearings over the last two years as well as the pending arbitrations and the total quantum value of this portfolio.
The GAR 100 is a guide to the international arbitration capabilities of law firms. The GAR 100 is also an ‘approved list’, since it only contains firms that have been audited for the qualities of arbitral specialisation.

For media queries, please contact:

Chong Yee Leong
Head, International Arbitration practice
yee.leong.chong@rajahtann.com
Tel (DID): (65) 6232 0232

Notes to Editors

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Rajah & Tann LLP is one of the largest law firms in Singapore, with market leading practices in dispute resolution and international arbitration, admiralty and shipping, technology law, corporate & commercial, including corporate governance, infrastructure and construction, competition and anti-trust laws, and insolvency and restructuring, among others. Rajah & Tann LLP have five leading Senior Counsels amongst its ranks – one of the largest number in Singapore. Founded in the 1950s, it is one of the region’s most highly regarded law firms, with international legal journals and surveys consistently rating the Firm and several of its lawyers as among the best.

We have been accorded these recognitions as a consequence of the thorough and comprehensive manner in which we approach our work and deal with our clients. It has also much to do with the forward thinking approach that the Firm has always adopted in ensuring that our clients’ every need are met regardless of where they may be. Thus, we have acquired extensive experience in regional and cross-border work, which has seen the Firm act as a bridge for many clients involved in deals and disputes in the region.

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