Mohammed Reza joins Withers KhattarWong as head of Singapore international arbitration
27 June 2025
Commercial disputes lawyer Mohammed Reza has joined Withers KhattarWong, the Singapore member of Withers, as a partner and head of international arbitration for Singapore.
Reza joins Withers from Simmons & Simmons, where he led that firm’s Singapore dispute resolution practice. He brings extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, handling trial, appellate matters, arbitrations and investigations for clients across various sectors, including banking and investment, energy, insurance, sport and diverse corporate disputes. His expertise is particularly strong in cross-border disputes.
Peter Wood, CEO of the global dispute resolution division at Withers, said: “Our clients increasingly operate in multiple jurisdictions, and the ability to resolve complex, cross-border disputes effectively is more critical than ever. The continued internationalization of arbitration, particularly in Asia, calls for sharp, strategic lawyers who understand both the regional and global landscape. Reza’s arrival enhances our international offering and reflects our continued commitment to providing market-leading dispute resolution services across key global centres.”
“Reza is an outstanding lawyer and an excellent addition to our team,” says Chenthil Kumarasingam, Withers’ regional division leader for dispute resolution (Asia). “This year, we have made substantial moves to grow and strengthen our disputes team in Singapore. As international arbitration continues to grow in Asia – and with Singapore solidifying its position as a leading arbitration hub – Reza’s expertise will be key to our expansion and provision of client services across the region.”
Reza says: “I am very pleased to be joining Withers, which has invested substantially in growing its Asian disputes capabilities. Clients are increasingly seeking cross-border, industry-savvy counsel, and Withers is perfectly positioned to meet those needs with its international reach and collaborative culture. I look forward to building a dynamic disputes powerhouse dedicated to delivering commercial and practical solutions that propel our clients' global ambitions forward.”
Reza is an elected fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and serves as a specialist mediator with the Singapore International Mediation Centre.
