Shi Jin Chia

Successfully defended a global issuer processor in a SIAC arbitration brought by a fintech company arising out of a prepaid card contract.

Representing the majority shareholder and its owner/director in a private equity investment HKIAC arbitration arising from a share purchase agreement and SPAC listing on NASDAQ.

Counsel to infrastructure funds in a SIAC arbitration over alleged breaches of warranties made in a securities purchase agreement in a USD 105m M&A deal in India.

Counsel to infrastructure funds in a SIAC arbitration relating to indemnity claims arising out of a securities purchase agreement in a USD 40m deal.

Acting for an investor in a Singapore-based fintech company in a dispute with its founder. This matter involved court proceedings seeking interim measures (injunction) in aid of arbitration.

Advising a Japanese trading company in relation to a dispute arising out of a sale and purchase of a business in Vietnam. SIAC, Singapore seat.

Counsel to a Japanese oil company in SIAC arbitration proceedings valued at USD 250 million over a deal to acquire a stake in a Vietnamese offshore gas block. 

Advising a multinational motor company relating to its investment into a nickel mining company in Indonesia.

Representing a private equity firm in a dispute arising out of the sale and purchase of an education business in Vietnam (SIAC, Singapore seat).

Counsel to an infrastructure fund in a SIAC arbitration relating to the sale and purchase of an international solar energy project in the Philippines.

Advising a U.S. pharmaceutical company in a potential SIAC arbitration with its Hong Kong-listed partner that failed to honour the USD 1.75 million first milestone payment due to our client. 

Successfully acted for a Singaporean agricultural trading group in an ICC arbitration against a Dutch company for breaches of an agreement for the sale and purchase of goods. (English law governed) 

Counsel to a client in the oil and gas sector in a SIAC arbitration (Singapore law governed) against an Emirati counterparty, relating to the ex-tank sale and purchase of crude oil in Qingdao, China. 

Counsel to a Japanese trading house in a SIAC arbitration (Singapore seat) relating to the trading of crude oil. This case was conducted under the expedited procedure. Wholly successful at trial.

Advising a multinational oil and gas company in respect of its rights and obligations arising out of a fuel hydrant installation joint venture.

Counsel to an Indonesian energy company in a SIAC arbitration against a leading FSRU provider for disputes arising out of a lease, operation and maintenance agreement amounting to over USD 400m.

Counsel in a $110m dispute against an Indian EPC contractor for a power project of national significance. Multi-jurisdictional proceedings, including two ICC emergency arbitrations in Singapore.

Counsel to a Chinese trading company in a SIAC arbitration (English law) in a claim for damages arising from the non-delivery of materials. Wholly successful at trial in Singapore.

Counsel to a multinational investment bank and financial services company in a SIAC arbitration (Singapore seat) relating to a breach of the terms of engagement for provision of financial services.

Representing an insurance company in Singapore concerning a dispute with an aircraft maintenance company. The high-value dispute is related to damages sustained to a civilian wide-body aircraft. 

Advising a U.S. software company in relation to proceedings in PRC and other jurisdictions in the region as to the termination of distribution agreements.

Representing a luxury hotel group in two ad hoc arbitrations governed by the UNCITRAL rules seated in Hong Kong in respect of breaches of a suite of hotel management agreements. 

Counsel to an integrated offshore services specialist in a LMAA arbitration relating to the supply of marine cranes. Successful at trial in London.