Singapore | Drew & Napier
Chambers Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution (International Firms) (Expertise based Abroad in Singapore): India – Leading firm
Cavinder Bull, SC – Singapore expertise based abroad
Mahesh Rai – Singapore expertise based abroad
- “Cavinder Bull is a standout who is very bright.”
- A client described Mahesh as “very prominent and very aggressive.”
- "I rate Cavinder as one of the best lawyers I have worked with globally. I was extremely impressed with Cavinder's ability to grasp and present complex issues with ease."
- "Mahesh is extremely hard-working and very sound in his legal advice and representation."
- "Mahesh provides me as a client with great attentiveness, tending to the needs of my case in the best way. He also always comes up with great strategy, showing his creativity as a lawyer."
- “The turnaround time is very quick, with good input.”
- “An abled and seasoned team. The team was responsive, and we worked seamlessly.”
- "They have significant knowledge of the Indian market and the practicality of cross-border arbitration and litigation involving India."
- "I found the Drew & Napier team outstanding in terms of their presentation to the court; they very effectively summarised the facts of the matter."
- A source describes Drew & Napier as "a good domestic Singapore firm for litigation with Indian clients."
- A second source asserts: "They have fine people and do some great work."
- Clients commented that the team is “able to navigate through and grasp Indian proceedings very quickly.”
- An interviewee appreciates the firm's “overall understanding of our business and the range of experts in different divisions who can be reached out to.”
Corporate/M&A (Desk based Abroad in Singapore) – India
- “This Singapore firm has expertise in structuring India-focused funds and handling venture capital investments into the country. The firm also advises on cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures for both Indian and international clients.”
Chambers Global
International & Cross-Border Capabilities – Leading firm
India: Dispute Resolution – Leading firm
Cavinder Bull, SC – Singapore expertise based abroad
Mahesh Rai – Singapore expertise based abroad
- “The firm has especially well-developed international capabilities in the contentious arena. The team is very active in international arbitration, cross-border investigations, contentious and transactional IP and regulatory work across the South-East Asian region, India and China. The team often acts for Indian clients on inbound disputes relating to South-East Asian investments.”
- "Their reach throughout Asia is exceptional," a client advises, who then adds: "They also know their way around other important legal centres like London and New York.
Indian Business Law Journal
Regional Firm to Watch
The International A-list
Cavinder Bull, SC – Recognised practitioner
Mahesh Rai – Recognised practitioner
Leena Pinsler – Recognised practitioner
Jon Nair – Recognised practitioner
