Shi Jin Chia

Acting as counsel to an infrastructure fund in SIAC arbitration relating to the sale and purchase of an international solar energy project in the Philippines.

Acting for one of the investors of a Singapore-based fintech company in a dispute with its founder. There were also court proceedings seeking interim measures (injunction) in aid of arbitration.

Acting for multinational infrastructure funds in SIAC arbitration relating to indemnity claims arising out of a securities purchase agreement in relation to Indian projects worth over USD150m.

Acting for a global crypto mining business in two related HKIAC arbitrations, concerning warranty claims arising out of share SPAs, and separate claims/counterclaims under a shareholders’ agreement.

Acting as counsel to a Japanese oil company in SIAC arbitration proceedings valued at USD250m over a deal to acquire a stake in a Vietnamese offshore gas block. 

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).

Acting for the Respondent in SIAC arbitration with a global fintech company relating to a dispute arising out of a prepaid card contract (Singapore law).

Counsel to an Indonesian energy company in SIAC arbitration against a leading FSRU provider for disputes arising out of a lease, operation and maintenance agreement amounting to over USD400m.

Counsel to a Chinese trading company in 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 Japanese trading house in SIAC arbitration (Singapore seat) relating to the trading of crude oil. Wholly successful at trial.

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

Counsel in a USD110m 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 media company in a HKIAC arbitration relating to disputes with an investor arising out of a SPAC acquisition.