Alastair Henderson - Arbitrator, Counsel

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Nationality: British
Country of Residence: Singapore

Description

Based in SE Asia for 25 years, deeply familiar with regional and international business engagement in the countries, laws and cultures of the region. Served many times as presiding, sole and co-arbitrator in high-value cases including oil, gas and power; construction and infrastructure (on- and offshore); major projects; technical disputes; shareholder, JV and M&A cases; and a wide range of other matters. 'Exceptional' reputation in Singapore's 'Arbitration Hall of Fame' (Legal 500).

Languages Spoken

Language Level

ICC Arbitration Experience

The number of times I have acted for the ICC as:

Chair of Tribunal: 0
Sole Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Co Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Party's Counsel: 21 to 40
Secretary or Other: 0

Other Arbitration Experience

The number of times I have acted for other Institutions as:

Chair of Tribunal: 1 to 20
Sole Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Co Arbitrator: 1 to 20
Party's Counsel: 41+
Secretary or Other: 0

Have I sat as an arbitrator in cases where one party is not represented?: Yes

Legal Expertise

  • Civil law
  • Common law
  • International law

Other legal expertise: No

Other Experience

  • Mediation

Specialities

  • Agency (representation)
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Distribution
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Environment
  • Investment
  • Joint Ventures
  • Purchases
  • Sales
  • Technologies
  • Transport