Disputes Lawyers Rankings: ALB Asia Super 50 of 2025 Revealed
Asian Dispute Resolution Lawyers Shine in ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers List
The Asian legal landscape is witnessing a surge in exceptional talent, with the ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers list showcasing some of the region's most accomplished dispute resolution lawyers. This year's honourees have demonstrated outstanding achievements, as we delve into the profiles of a few standout legal professionals.
Miguel Silos, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Miguel Silos, the head of the litigation and dispute resolution department and senior partner at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, made headlines by successfully handling a landmark dispute representing a global insurance company in a multi-million peso tax litigation.
Adam Maniam, Drew & Napier
At Drew & Napier, Adam Maniam, a director in the dispute resolution department, is recognised for his exceptional advocacy, strategic acumen, and ability to handle high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes across commercial, criminal, and regulatory domains. Maniam's accolades include being named Young Lawyer of the Year (2022) by ALB and inclusion in the Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers list for four consecutive years (2022-2025), an achievement based purely on client feedback.
Cavinder Bull, SC, Drew & Napier
Cavinder Bull, SC, one of Asia's foremost dispute resolution lawyers, serves as CEO of Drew & Napier while maintaining an active practice in high-stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration. With 31 years of experience, Bull has handled some of the region's most complex disputes, including securing a landmark $3.5 billion judgment for Hin Leong Trading in Singapore's largest fraudulent trading case and obtaining a $1 billion award for former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili against Credit Suisse Trust. Clients praise Bull for his strategic approach, quick responses, client-focused approach, and clear and sound legal advice.
Lin Shumin, Drew & Napier
Lin Shumin, a director in Drew & Napier's Dispute Resolution practice, successfully represented a major decentralised finance (DeFi) firm in a $100 million arbitration. Shumin's achievements also include securing Singapore's first court order permitting substituted service via NFTs in a cross-border fraud case involving stolen cryptocurrency.
Jared Kok, Rajah & Tann Singapore
Jared Kok is a partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore specialising in high-stakes private wealth and commercial disputes, with 15 years' experience handling complex cross-border litigation and arbitration.
Edward Liu, Haiwen & Partners
Edward Liu, a prominent figure on the list, is highly recognized for his expertise in international arbitration and commercial litigation, particularly in complex cross-border disputes involving trade, commodities, energy, shipping, infrastructure, and digital assets. Liu's accolades include being named a "Rising Star" by China Business Law Journal in 2022, consistently listed as one of Lloyd's List Global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers from 2019 to 2021, and awarded the Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong SAR Government in July 2022 for his significant contributions to legal, arbitration, and dispute resolution services, especially in transportation.
JJ Chan, Notable Achievements
JJ Chan, another distinguished litigator, has represented over 80 healthcare institutions, international insurers and reinsurers, and government-linked companies. He is an Author, Speaker, and Educator, having conducted over 100 talks/briefings on significant legal developments, written several publications, and authored a Book entitled 'Directors & Officers Liability Insurance: Selected Articles, Cases and Materials' with D&O expert Kevin LaCroix.
Jimmy Yim, SC, Significant Victories
Jimmy Yim, SC, one of Singapore's most distinguished commercial litigators, successfully defended Goldbell Engineering in construction arbitrations that established important principles for security of payment claims. Yim's work for Chinese investor Wang Xiaopu resulted in a S$40 million fraud judgment and subsequent asset recovery proceedings.
Nishimura & Asahi's Vu Le Bang
Vu Le Bang, advisor at Nishimura & Asahi, demonstrated his expertise by advising on landmark deals such as Nishi-Nippon Railroad's 165-hectare Waterpoint Township project and Aeon Financial's acquisition of a Vietnamese credit institution.
This profile underscores the caliber and impact of Asian dispute resolution lawyers recognised in the ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers list, highlighting their multidisciplinary expertise and significant contributions to legal and commercial dispute resolution in the region and internationally.
- Miguel Silos, in addition to his role as head of the litigation and dispute resolution department at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, is known for his expertise in handling high-value tax litigation, as seen in his victorious representation of a global insurance company.
- Adam Maniam, a director at Drew & Napier, was named Young Lawyer of the Year (2022) by ALB and has been included in the Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers list for four consecutive years (2022-2025), all based on client feedback.
- Cavinder Bull, SC, while CEO of Drew & Napier, has shaped his career around high-stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration, achieving landmark judgments and awards in complex disputes.
- JJ Chan, in addition to his exceptional litigation skills, is an author, speaker, and educator in the field of education-and-self-development, having conducted numerous talks, written publications, and authored a book on directors and officers liability insurance.
