Addleshaw Goddard Enhances Singapore Office With Energy Specialist Chanaka Kumarasinghe

Addleshaw Goddard Enhances Singapore Office With Energy Specialist Chanaka Kumarasinghe

UK-based Law Firm Addleshaw Goddard has Appointed Chanaka Kumarasinghe, a specialist in energy disputes, as the new head of its Singapore office. Kumarasinghe joins from HFW, where he spent 22 years of his career, most recently serving as a Partner.

In his new role at Addleshaw Goddard, Kumarasinghe will lead the construction and engineering team as a Partner. He brings extensive experience in advising on energy projects, construction contracts, and disputes within the oil and gas sector across Various Global Regions, including Latin America, North Sea, Asia, and Australia.

Kumarasinghe has a strong track record in negotiating complex agreements involving offshore oil and gas field assets such as rigs and Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels. He also has significant expertise in handling contracts related to international windfarm developments and cable-laying projects.

Jonathan Tattersall, head of Asia at Addleshaw Goddard, expressed enthusiasm about Kumarasinghe's appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Chanaka to the firm and particularly to our team in Asia. He has a fantastic reputation in the market and is a trusted adviser to high-profile clients in the region and beyond, with an energy practice based on decades of project expertise.”

With Kumarasinghe's addition, Addleshaw Goddard's Singapore office now boasts a team of five Lawyers, including three Partners. His appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in Energy Law and enhancing client service across the Asia-Pacific region.