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Luka Lim Singapore
Luka Lim Singapore
Lukas Lim
Special Counsel
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Overview

Lukas Lim is a disputes lawyer based in Singapore, with a focus on international arbitration.

He has advised and represented clients in international arbitrations conducted under all the major arbitration rules across a wide array of industries, including energy, infrastructure, construction, banking, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. He is part of the SIAC's Reserve Panel of Arbitrators and was previously a litigator before the Malaysia and Singapore courts.

He 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 as a “Future Star” in international arbitration. He has been described as having “exceptional analytical skills,” a “sharp mind,” and “good advocacy skills.”

Lukas is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Singapore, Young Members Committee, the Coordinator for the Green Construction & Engineering and Green Procurement Working Groups of The Chancery Lane Project, and a member of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations Innovation & Policy Task Force for 2024-2026.

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)

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

“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