Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has brought onboard Friven Yeoh as partner and head of its international litigation and arbitration group in Asia.
Jeremy London, partner at Skadden, said: “Maintaining a strong Asia disputes practice — in addition to our market-leading corporate capabilities — remains a focus, and I am confident that Friven will enhance our ability to best serve our clients in the region.”
Yeoh, a seasoned arbitration expert, joins the firm from Sidley Austin, where he co-led the global arbitration, trade and advocacy practice for the past eight years. He also worked at O’Melveny & Myers, Freshfields and Herbert Smith Freehills.
Operating out of Hong Kong and Singapore, Yeoh brings expertise in resolving complex, high-stakes business disputes. He has served as lead counsel in international arbitrations. His expertise extends to sectors such as energy, financial services and life sciences, and he has played a significant role in regulatory investigations and commercial litigation.
Yeoh will split his time between the firm’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices.
