Singapore
Southeast Asia has been a major driver of global growth over the past 30 years and this region has seen substantial investment by Japanese companies, with Singapore being both a favored regional hub for multinationals and a rising center for international dispute resolution. Atsumi & Sakai has reflected these developments with a team experienced in advising on transactions in this region and handling arbitration in Singapore.
Our relevant expertise includes:
- A partner with extensive experience in international arbitration (ICC and SIAC) and court proceedings in Singapore
- Japanese lawyers with experience working in leading law firms in Singapore
Sample Material Transactions
- Representing multiple clients in SIAC and ICC arbitration and assisting Japanese clients with litigation in Singapore
- Advising a US REIT on multi-billion dollar real estate funds formed with a Singapore government entity and subsequent transfers of projects into the funds
- Advising a Singapore-based investment bank on an early-stage investment in Japan
- Advising Singapore-based multinationals and government entities on data protection and data breach issues in Japan
- Advising a Singapore-based venture investor on regulatory and other matters relating to establishing a business in Japan
- Assisting financial institutions with personal data protection issues under Singapore law
Related Practices
Related Publications
- “International Arbitration in Singapore: Practical Tips Based on Expedited Arbitration Case” JCA Journal April, May 2018 Issue (2018)
- “Establishment and Practical Use of Singapore International Commercial Court” JCA Journal Vol.62 No.7 (2015)
Related Seminars
- “International mediation as an effective means of dispute resolution during the COVID-19,” hosted by Atsumi & Sakai and Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), December 2, 2020 (Webinar)
- “SIAC-JAA Tokyo Conference 2019,” hosted by Singapore International Arbitration Centre, June 4, 2019
- “SIAC Academy Tokyo 2018,” hosted by Singapore International Arbitration Centre, September 8, 2018