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Singapore’s First Energy & Commodities Law Firm

We are trailblazers: elite international lawyers focused on sector specialism and value creation. We have curated specialized expertise from the world’s best law firms into a boutique offering dedicated to the energy and commodities sector. From exploration to production, from the boardroom to the courtroom, we assist throughout the entire life-cycle of commodities.

We are different: we are authentic, innovative and bespoke. We are inspired to create value and to make an impact to your business. Why? Because we love what we do, and it shows in our approach, interaction and outcomes. We don’t have clients – we have business partners. We want to be a part of your story as much as you a part of ours. And what a story it will be…

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Blackstone & Gold provide a bespoke legal service with a personal touch that some of the bigger law firms can’t match or take for granted.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Praised as the ‘holy grail for dispute resolution and arbitration in Singapore’, Blackstone & Gold excels in international trade and commodities law. This specialisation underpins a thriving disputes practice, including complex cases in fraud, asset recovery, and credit insurance.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
Extremely well versed in such areas as fraud and investigations, and commodities is a particular area of expertise.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Baldev Bhinder is the first person I contact if I have a question about the commodity market. He has immense knowledge regarding that topic and he is unquestionably an expert in that field.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
Winner: Dispute Resolution Boutique of the Year
Asian Legal Business SE Asia Awards
Blackstone & Gold is an impressive boutique firm, particularly active in the energy and commodities sector, and with a particular expertise in disputes.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
Blackstone & Gold has built up a strong reputation in the market for commodities-related international disputes. The firm occupies a unique niche where it leverages litigation and arbitration mandates within a larger enforcement or litigation exercise.
Benchmark Litigation 2024
B&G provides a hands on, partner-led, bespoke service which is based on understanding what the client really wants, and getting it. An impressive team that punches well above its weight.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
International Arbitration: Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
A boutique practice with a commercial mindset, very strong in the commodities area.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Baldev Bhinder is the go-to contact for anything commodities-related in Singapore.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Excellent knowledge of the industry, in particular on commodity-related disputes. Very practical advice.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Finalist: Legal 500 - International Arbitration Team of the Year
Baldev Bhinder is “exceptional”, “understands the practicalities of international trade”, “well connected in the commodities market”, “knows the arbitration process inside and out” and “instinctively knows where the pressure points are and can map out an effective strategy from the get go”.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
They provide time and dedicated resources to understand your situation, your views and explain the legal implications of various options that may be available to us.
Benchmark Litigation 2024
It is popular among lenders, international traders and insurers in international disputes in the oil and gas, metals and minerals.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
He has always provided top-notch service and responsiveness, clarity in legal opinion, and conviction in what positions to take.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Finalist: Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
Benchmark Litigation
Baldev Bhinder is an impressive leader with very deep sectoral knowledge and a great reputation. He is charming, erudite and level-headed; he focuses on what matters, providing sensible and well pitched advice.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
The practice is high specialized in commodity trading, is very flexible and responsive. They act quickly and are subject matter experts in all trading issues, and related trade finance / insurance topics as well.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Notable strength in navigating complex disputes relating to commodities and international trade.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
Baldev Bhinder is well known in the market for his commodities work and network. His understanding of international trade is second to none and he brings that expertise to any claim or arbitration.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
They are true commodities experts. They provide clear legal advice and work exceptionally hard for their clients at reasonable rates.
Benchmark Litigation 2024
On multiple occasions, Baldev and Raman had gone the extra mile in giving their advice on matters which do not necessarily fall under their official scope of work. Their genuine desire to help us achieve a positive outcome makes working together a pleasure.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Subject matter expertise is key besides their reach to other legal teams as we manage an international business. Besides the services levels and taking matters as a priority and urgent stands out as a quality compared to others especially when you are dealing with many stakeholders.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022.
Firms to Watch 2024
They have a strong reputation in the sector and their experience in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia was very helpful to our business.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Bespoke litigation firm with a personal touch and dedicated team who appreciates your requirement and always being attentive to details and timelines.
Provided clear, actionable advice with commercial-minded opinion on likelihood of success.
Benchmark Litigation 2024
Easily reachable and turnaround time is to be admired as they are conscious of our timelines.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
Customised approach to service levels where you able to engage them for a quick response and timely advice. In present times, where quick turnaround and sound advice is key to our business, our stakeholders are extremely pleased with their level of expertise.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Super 50 Disputes Lawyers
Asian Legal Business
True specialisation in the energy and commodities sectors. The team at Blackstone & Gold are highly collaborative and are very happy to work closely with international counsel to provide Singapore law expertise.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
We have been working with Baldev Bhinder and Raman Kaur for some time and they have proven to be worthy allies and trusted comrades for us. Baldev brings to the table his expertise in understanding the underlying trade, technical knowledge, experience in claims and arbitrations. Raman’s knowledge, professionalism, service level and attention to detail stands out.
Benchmark Litigation 2024
Bhinder is a tenacious litigator in the Singapore courts but is equally skilled at mapping out a global strategy outside the court and identifying the right pressure points in any legal issue.
Asia Legal Business 40 under 40
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