Megumi Yamamoto

I am a senior associate in Bird & Bird LLP's London office, currently on secondment as a Registered Foreign Lawyer to the Dispute Resolution practice based in Singapore. I have twin specialisms in navigating complex disputes, often of a multijurisdictional nature, and in advising our sports clients on contentious and regulatory issues.

I advise and represent clients across a broad spectrum of complex cross-border contentious matters, with a particular focus on international arbitration. I have represented clients in arbitrations under the major institutional rules including SIAC and ICC, and in multiple seats of arbitration including Singapore and London. I also assist clients in managing cross-border litigation, including before the English and Singapore courts.

I also have specialist contentious experience across several areas including anti-bribery & corruption, sanctions, data protection and sports regulatory disputes. My clients operate in a range of sectors, including banking & finance, tech & social media, construction & infrastructure, oil & gas, renewables, and sport.

I have particularly extensive international experience, having previously worked in the Athens, Paris, Melbourne, Singapore and London offices of leading international firms. The majority of my career has been spent working on matters arising out of Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.