DLA Piper today announces that international arbitration lawyer, Yu Jin Tay, is joining the firm as a partner in January 2013. He joins DLA Piper’s Asia Pacific Litigation and Regulatory practice and will be based in the firm’s Singapore office. He will join Matthew Saunders and Claudia Salomon as co-chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice.
Yu Jin joins the firm from Shearman & Sterling, where he was responsible for leading the international arbitration practice in Asia. He has practised international arbitration in Paris, London and Washington, DC and specialises in international arbitrations arising from M&A, joint venture, oil and gas, construction and general commercial disputes. He also has expertise in representing investors and governments in investment treaty arbitrations.
Yu Jin also previously trained as a barrister at Fountain Court Chambers, and also served with the Singapore Ministry of Defence as a military prosecutor and legal counsel.
Bob Charlton, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, said: “Yu Jin is recognised as a top arbitration lawyer and we’re delighted that he is joining our growing Asia Pacific team. Our geographic coverage has provided an unparalleled platform for the growth of the international practice and we are one of the few firms to have a presence in key emerging markets.”
Matthew Saunders and Claudia Salomon, Co-Global Heads of International Arbitration added: “DLA Piper’s international arbitration team is truly global handling complex cross-border disputes for our clients across the world. The addition of Yu Jin to the team further establishes our presence in the Singaporean and Asian markets and his significant experience and excellent reputation will be a boost to the global team as a whole.”
Russell Adams, Asia Pacific Head of Litigation & Regulatory said: “Yu Jin represents a key strategic hire for our international arbitration practice. Singapore is crucial to the continuing growth of our arbitration practice. In fact, nowhere currently has a greater call on our international arbitration investment than Singapore. Our international practice has an impressive track record and expertise, and Yu Jin’s appointment is a strong addition to our Asia Pacific team.”
DLA Piper has been recognised as one of the top global arbitration practices and one of the fastest growing practices by the Global Arbitration Review (GAR). DLA Piper was also recently recognised as a leading arbitration firm in Asia by Asian Legal Business 2012.
