Clyde & Co has poached Baker Botts arbitration specialist Steven Lim from Hong Kong to join the firm's Singapore office as a partner in its international arbitration team.

According to Clyde & Co partner John Whittaker, Lim's appointment reflected the growing demand for the firm’s international arbitration services and signals the increasing importance of Singapore as an arbitration centre. "The market for arbitration in Asia is set for dramatic growth and Singapore will be the foremost arbitral venue in the region,” Whittaker said.

Lim spent two years in the Hong Kong office of Baker Botts as special counsel. Prior to joining Baker Botts, he practiced international arbitration with a local and later international firm for 13 years before his move to Hong Kong.ALB

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