Lukas Lim
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Lukas Lim
Biography
Lukas is a triple-qualified 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 Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s 2025 rankings as one of five “Leading associates” in Singapore’s international arbitration market, and has been described as “a very strong associate who works well with clients” with “exceptional analytical skills”, a “sharp mind”, and “good advocacy skills”.
Professional experience
Representative experience
Representative experience
Experience includes acting for and advising:
- 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)
- 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)
- A Japanese oil company in an arbitration against a State arising from decommissioning obligations off the coast of Thailand. (PCA 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)
- 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)
- 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)
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
Lukas has been recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s 2025 rankings as one of five “Leading associates” in Singapore’s international arbitration market.
He has been described by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as “a very strong associate who works well with clients” with “exceptional analytical skills”, a "sharp mind", "good advocacy skills", and "a bright future ahead of him."
Education
Education
University of Cambridge, B.A. and M.A., Law (Hons), Commonwealth Trust Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, LL.M.
Admissions
Admissions
- qualified in Singapore, Malaysia, England & Wales
Publications
Publications
- 'The Pursuit of Net Zero Arbitration with the Aid of Carbon Emissions Scorecards', Journal of International Arbitration 39(5), 719-748, October 2022 (co-author)
- 'Protecting Investments in Carbon Credits through Investment Treaties, Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence, Volume 20(4), Special Issue on Carbon Neutral Energy, June 2022 (co-author)
- 'Dispute resolution trends in Asia for 2021', Dechert OnPoint, February 2021 (co-author)
- 'In-House Counsel Focus: Pursuing Arbitration Claims on Shoestring in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic', Asian Dispute Review, July 2020 (co-author)
- 'COVID-19: Suspension of contractual rights and obligations in Singapore (and possibly soon elsewhere), Dechert OnPoint, April 2020 (co-author)
- 'COVID-19: The consequences on contract performance and the resolution of disputes', Dechert OnPoint, March 2020 (co-author)
- 'Undue paranoia over due process', CMS International Disputes Digest (Inaugural Edition, June 2019) (author)
- 'A stitch in time saves nine', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, March 2019 (co-author)
- 'Indian court reinforces kompetenz-kompetenz in favour of investment treaty arbitration', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, March 2019 (co-author)
- Singapore Chapter, Arbitration World, 6th Edition (Sweet & Maxwell, December 2018) (co-author)
- 'A multi-tier dispute resolution clause constitutes a valid arbitration agreement', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, August 2018 (author)
- 'Matters of evidence and procedure in international arbitration are for the tribunal alone to determine', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, July 2018 (co-author)
- 'Discerning the fine line between disregard and misapprehension - appeals under the cloak of natural justice', [2017] 1 Asia Pacific Arbitration Review (SG) 50 (co-author)
- 'When does starting a court action end the right to arbitrate?', New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre, ReSolution, Issue August 2017 (author)
- 'SIAC early dismissal procedure', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, August 2017 (co-author)
- 'Singapore court considers validity of bare arbitration clauses', Lexology and CMS Law-Now, April 2017 (author)
Speaking engagements
Speaking engagements
- Protecting investments on the journey to net zero', Dechert Asia Training Workshop, 24 November 2022 (co-speaker)
- 'Disputes in fintech and complex technology sector in MESEA', ADGM Arbitration Centre & AIAC MESEA Webinar Series, 22 November 2021 (co-speaker)
- 'Drafting price review clauses', NUS & Energy Studies Institute Workshop on LNG Price Reviews in Asia, 29 June 2021 (moderator)
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
Memberships:
- CIArb, YMG Committee
- Singapore Law Society
- Coordinator for the Green Construction & Engineering and Green Procurement Working Groups of The Chancery Lane Project
- Campaign for Greener Arbitrations Innovation & Policy Task Force Member
- Singapore Academy of Law
- Malaysian Bar Council
- England and Wales Bar Council
Pro Bono Experience:
- Innocence Project: Drafted a memorandum to consider if post-conviction DNA testing might potentially exonerate an individual convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Texas, USA.
- Singapore Law Society Pro Bono Services: Currently volunteering at the Community Legal Clinic to provide basic legal advice to members of the public who are unable to afford legal fees on issues ranging from potential harassment to tenant-landlord matters.
- American Bar Association: Drafted a research memorandum for the Rule of Law Initiative to address barriers to women's full and effective participation in economic life, with a focus on Indonesia. Also drafted a separate memorandum for a project on domestic servitude in the Middle East and North African region, with a focus on Morocco.
- Advocates for Human Rights: Drafted a memorandum to assist the United Nations Special Rapporteur which considered the scope and purpose of the collection and use of passenger information and name records by states and whether there has been any evidence of misuse or the potential for the misuse of such information.
- SaveLIFE Foundation: Prepared a research memorandum analysing the extent that Malaysian laws guarantee emergency care as a fundamental right.
- Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust: Drafted a memorandum considering the extent that persons with disabilities have access to justice in Malaysia and Singapore as well as whether there is any discrimination towards such persons when appointing judges in the judiciary.
Languages
Languages
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia
- Bahasa Indonesia