Overview

Lukas Lim is a disputes lawyer based in Singapore, with a focus on international arbitration. He has more than a decade of experience as counsel under all the major arbitration rules and is a member of the AIAC Panel of Arbitrators and SIAC Panel of Rising Arbitrators. He has also appeared as counsel before the courts of Singapore, Malaysia and England & Wales.

Lukas' practice centres on energy, from LNG price reviews and offshore decommissioning to renewables, including offshore wind and energy storage. He also acts in construction and infrastructure, post-M&A and investment, and technology (cryptocurrency, semiconductors, etc.) disputes. His experience includes two first-of-their-kind, multi-billion-dollar Asian LNG price review arbitrations, and the first third-party funded arbitration to proceed to a full hearing in Singapore.

He was shortlisted for "Associate of the Year in International Arbitration" at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, and has been recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific's 2025 and 2026 rankings as a “Leading Associate” and by Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2025 and 2026 as a “Future Star” in international arbitration.

Lukas serves on the Young Members Group Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Singapore. He coordinates the Green Construction & Engineering and Green Procurement Working Groups of The Chancery Lane Project and is a member of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations Innovation & Policy Task Force.

Admissions & Affiliations

Registered Foreign Lawyer, Singapore, 2019

Education

Master of Laws, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Bachelor of Laws, University of Cambridge

Experience

An oil major in two multi-billion-dollar Asian LNG price review arbitrations, which were first-of-their-kind cases that established important precedents in the Asian LNG industry. (ICC Rules)
An oil major and its co-venturers in a dispute with a Dutch contractor over a contract for the decommissioning of gas field facilities off the Indian coast. (LCIA Rules)
An oil major in a dispute with a Malaysian energy company concerning the termination of a wellhead platform in the Middle East. (SIAC Rules)
A Japanese oil company in an arbitration against a State arising from decommissioning obligations off the coast of Thailand. (PCA Rules)
An oil major (together with its co-venturers) in a dispute against an offshore contracting company arising out of a contract for the provision of engineering, preparation, removal, and disposal services. (LCIA Rules)
An oil major in two arbitrations relating to disputes arising out of contracts for the design, engineering, and construction of certain upstream offshore assets and pipeline work in new greenfield oil & gas opportunities in Brunei. (SIAC Rules)
The Turkish sellers in a post-M&A arbitration over the purchase of two electric companies, which was the first third-party funded arbitration to go to a full hearing in Singapore. (SIAC Rules)
An offshore wind power company in a dispute against a wind turbine generator supplier under a Preferred Supplier Agreement. (SIAC Rules)
A group of Turkish individuals in a shareholders' dispute over the management of two Turkish chrome mining companies. (ICC Rules)
A global semiconductor company in a dispute against a Chinese cryptocurrency mining company over the supply of bitcoin mining materials. (HKIAC Rules)
A Korean energy and chemical company in an arbitration against an NYSE-listed Chinese company in relation to a supply agreement. (ICC Rules)
A Philippine conglomerate in a dispute involving breach of contract claims with a joint venture partner and EPC contractors. (HKIAC Rules)
A sovereign wealth fund in a dispute regarding the imposition of customs charges on a private business jet and damage caused to the jet from a hailstorm. (SIAC Rules)
An energy storage company in a dispute with Malaysian engineering companies for variation claims under two contracts relating to the design, engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning, and supply of key equipment relating to a liquified petroleum gas terminal in Malaysia. (SIAC Rules)
A global fund placement agent in a dispute regarding the non-payment of a reinvestment fee under a private placement agreement. (HKIAC Rules)
A sovereign state in resisting enforcement of an arbitral award in favour of a foreign investor (ICSID Rules).
One of the largest Indian infrastructure companies in a multi-billion-dollar 'bet-the-company' arbitration arising from alleged breaches of a series of international investment agreements with a consortium of private equity funds. (SIAC Rules)
An international dredging and offshore contractor in an arbitration against a Chinese construction company on disputes in a land reclamation project. (SIAC Rules)
A global healthcare technology company in Swiss litigation proceedings against a Swiss healthcare company regarding post-closing breaches of representations and warranties.
A multinational confectionary company in a dispute with a regional distributor concerning breaches of a range of obligations during the life of the distribution agreement, including in setting aside and enforcement proceedings. (SIAC Rules)
An alternative investment group in Hong Kong court proceedings to recover a commitment fee payable under a share subscription facility agreement.
A shipbuilding company in Singapore High Court proceedings in relation to a minority oppression claim.
Several employees in a multinational software company in relation to a US Department of Justice investigation into allegations of corruption and misconduct in Indonesia.
A business-to-business electrical products distributor in a dispute against a services provider in relation to the payment of service fees. (SIAC Rules)
A global aircraft operating leasing company in relation to a dispute against a regional airline concerning breaches of various aircraft lease and related agreements. (SIAC Rules)
Two high net-worth individuals in misrepresentation and breach of contract claims against a cryptocurrency investment company and its two-cofounders pursuant to an exit agreement. (SIAC Rules)
A Canadian construction company in a Singapore adjudication over issues of delay and variation work.
A Turkish construction engineering company in an English High Court litigation involving claims of fraud over a financing agreement with a group of international financial institutions.
An international marine transportation company in a dispute involving claims against a Singapore contractor relating to delay, acceleration, additional work, variations, extension of time, and liquidated damages. (HKIAC Rules)
An international dredging and offshore contractor in an arbitration against a Chinese construction company on disputes in a land reclamation project. (SIAC Rules)
A Marshall Islands-based marine transportation company in a dispute involving the provision of engineering and construction services by a Singapore contractor. (SIAC Rules)
A global technology company in an arbitration regarding a licensing agreement dispute (successfully dismissed via the early dismissal procedure). (SIAC Rules)
An international offshore energy facilities and services provider in a dispute regarding a shareholders’ agreement dispute. (LMAA Rules)

Thought Leadership

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26 October 2026 External Article Singapore Court of Appeal rejects Spain's immunity challenge to ICSID renewable energy award

22 September 2026 External Article No Power, No Enforcement: CIETAC Emergency Arbitrator's Interim Award Set Aside for Want of Authority under Chinese Law (Singapore High Court)

25 August 2026 External Article Breaching Barriers: Singapore High Court Allows Document Production Order for Counsel Disqualification Application in Singapore-seated Arbitration

01 June 2026 Client Updates Beyond the Terms of Reference: Key Changes in the 2026 ICC Rules

28 May 2026 External Article Arbitrate first, wind up later: Singapore Court of Appeal reaffirms AnAn and parts ways with Privy Council

13 May 2026 Client Updates The Law of War - When the Formula No Longer Fits: Gas Price Review in Times of Conflict

10 April 2026 External Article Singapore High Court dismisses set aside application in iron ore arbitration dispute

24 March 2026 External Article Singapore High Court upholds tribunal's termination of arbitration that became impossible to continue - DRL v DRK

14 January 2026 External Article Singapore High Court confirms procedure to enforce in personam awards

18 December 2025 External Article No review of procedural determinations by arbitral institutions - DMZ v DNA

26 October 2026 External Article Singapore Court of Appeal rejects Spain's immunity challenge to ICSID renewable energy award

22 September 2026 External Article No Power, No Enforcement: CIETAC Emergency Arbitrator's Interim Award Set Aside for Want of Authority under Chinese Law (Singapore High Court)

25 August 2026 External Article Breaching Barriers: Singapore High Court Allows Document Production Order for Counsel Disqualification Application in Singapore-seated Arbitration

Awards and Community

Recognised as a "Leading Associate" for International Arbitration - Singapore by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2025 & 2026

Named a "Future Star" in International Arbitration by Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific, 2025 & 2026

“Lukas Lim consistently demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and an ability to dissect complex legal issues and provide clear, concise, and well-reasoned instructions.” – Respondent to The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025, International Arbitration - Singapore

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