Jonathan
Lim
(Jonny)

Represented a Asian asset management firm in a post-M&A ICC arbitration seated in Hong Kong in relation to claims arising under a share purchase agreement for an acquisition in Korea, obtaining a highly favorable award in a Hong Kong seated arbitration with over $1 billion in dispute.

Represented a Middle Eastern regional government in a $38 billion LCIA arbitration seated in London in relation to a claims arising out of the development of a gas field and the construction of an LPG plant, obtaining a successful settlement. The dispute also involved multiple related litigation proceedings in courts in the DIFC, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Represented a global contractor in a complex multiparty SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore arising out of an EPC Contract for the construction of a refinery, with over $6 billion in dispute. 

Represented a UK investor in a PCA-administered UNCITRAL treaty arbitration against an Asian state in relation to claims arising out of the expropriation and unfair treatment of an investment in an agricultural business, with over $300 million in dispute.

Technology

Represented a large Asian technology company in connection with related NAI and CIETAC arbitrations in relation to claims arising under an investment agreement and technology licensing agreement, with over $2 billion in dispute.

Represented a state-owned telecommunications company in successfully defeating claims of more than $100 million in a UNCITRAL arbitration concerning a joint venture in Southeast Asia.

Energy

Represented a state-owned oil and gas company in related ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations in Asia in relation to claims arising under multiple production sharing contracts and bilateral investment treaties, with over $2.5 billion in dispute.

Represented an Asian oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore regarding tax and commissions disputes arising out of a production sharing contract, with over $400 million in dispute.

Represented several oil and gas majors in multiple gas price review arbitrations seated in London, Singapore, New York, and Geneva.

Construction

Represented a global multinational contractor in a $2 billion LCIA arbitration, seated in London, arising out of the construction of a wind farm in Europe.

Represented a global multinational contractor in a $6 billion SIAC arbitration, seated in Singapore, arising out of the construction of an oil refinery in Asia.

Represented an Asian oil and gas services company in a $100 million ICC arbitration, seated in London, arising out of the construction of energy infrastructure in Africa.

Represented an Asian real estate developer in a US$100 million LCIA arbitration, seated in London, arising out of the construction of a residential and industrial township in Sri Lanka.

Joint Venture and Distribution

Represented an automobile manufacturer in a $2 billion ICC arbitration, seated in London, in relation to breaches of a joint venture agreement.

Represented an Asian distributor and retailer in three related arbitrations, seated in Pennsylvania, arising out of the termination of over 100 distribution and franchise agreements for over 200 stores across Asia, with over $300 million in dispute, and related court proceedings in Singapore and Pennsylvania.

Represented an Asian manufacturer in a $1 billion ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, arising out of breaches of a long-term joint venture agreement.

Government representations

Advising a Southeast Asian government on ICSID arbitration arising out of renewable energy investments.

Advising various governments in Africa, Asia, and Europe on international trade law

Advising the Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Timor Leste governments on accession to the New York Convention and international arbitration legal reform in a project under the auspices of the Asian Development Bank and in coordination with UNCITRAL.

Advising an African government on diplomatic immunities, immunities of UN Specialized Agencies, and remedies and obligations under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Advising the Federal Government of Somalia on its accessions to the WTO and the New York Convention.

Advising Asian governments on potential claims under various WTO Agreements (including GATT, GATS, TRIMS, TRIPS and SCM).